Portugal 2006 World Cup Home Short Sleeve Football Shirt [As worn by Figo, Pauleta & Ronaldo]

Description

This is the fully-customizable short-sleeve home kit for Portugal’s 2006 World Cup Campaign.

Portugal’s journey in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, held in Germany, was a memorable one, marked by impressive performances and significant achievements. Under the guidance of coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, Portugal was placed in Group D alongside Mexico, Angola, and Iran. Sporting their distinctive red jerseys, the Portuguese team displayed a blend of experienced talent and youthful exuberance.

Portugal began their campaign on June 11th with a match against Angola, a game laden with historical significance due to Angola being a former Portuguese colony. Portugal secured a narrow 1-0 victory thanks to an early goal by Pedro Miguel Pauleta. This solid start was crucial in setting the tone for their group stage matches.

In their second match on June 17th, Portugal faced Iran in Frankfurt. The team delivered a commanding performance, winning 2-0 with goals from Deco and Cristiano Ronaldo. This victory ensured Portugal’s qualification to the knockout stages with a game to spare, demonstrating their dominance and efficient play.

The final group stage match against Mexico on June 21st was a competitive encounter. Portugal emerged victorious with a 2-1 win, courtesy of goals from Maniche and Simão Sabrosa. Despite Mexico’s efforts, Portugal’s resilience and tactical discipline secured them the top spot in Group D with a perfect record of three wins from three matches.

Entering the knockout stages, Portugal faced the Netherlands in the Round of 16 on June 25th. In a tense and physically demanding match, Portugal triumphed 1-0 with a goal from Maniche, despite numerous bookings and a heated atmosphere. This victory highlighted the team’s grit and determination to advance further in the tournament.

In the quarter-finals on July 1st, Portugal met England in a dramatic match that ended 0-0 after extra time. The match was decided by a penalty shootout, where Portugal held their nerve to win 3-1, with standout performances from goalkeeper Ricardo and the penalty takers. This win propelled Portugal into the semi-finals, a significant achievement showcasing their mental toughness and skill under pressure.

Portugal’s semi-final clash against France on July 5th was a highly anticipated encounter. Despite a valiant effort, Portugal was defeated 1-0 by a penalty from Zinedine Zidane. The loss was a bitter disappointment, but the team’s overall performance in the tournament was commendable.

Portugal concluded their World Cup journey with a 3-1 defeat to Germany in the third-place playoff on July 8th. Despite the loss, finishing fourth was a remarkable accomplishment, marking Portugal’s best World Cup performance since 1966.

Notable Players: Ricardo Carvalho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luís Figo, Deco, Pauleta, Simão Sabrosa, Maniche, Nuno Valente, Miguel, Costinha, Petit, Tiago, Ricardo, Fernando Meira, Nuno Gomes.

Main Points

• This is a brand new jersey with its tags attached. It has never been worn, washed or used.
• The jersey is 100% polyester. It’s breathable, and made for a life on the move.
• Fully customizable with the name and number of your favourite player or even yours! Just choose the Custom Jersey Option and then message us your desired name and number or write them in the order’s notes at checkout.
• Replica Version. This jersey is a remake of the official one, made with the exact same materials, look, and feel.
• Tighter fit: make sure you choose the right sizing. We recommend buying one size bigger than you usually wear. This will ensure the jersey will fit.

Sizing Guidelines

This jersey comes in five sizes, which have a tiny difference: they’re a smaller fit. Our suggestion is to pick your size 1 size bigger than you usually would. If you usually wear an M, pick an L. If you usually wear an S, pick an M.