The France National Football team is managed by the French Football Federation.The France football team was built in 1904. France played his first International match on 1 May 1904. This match was played between France and belgium. This was drawn by 3-3. France played its home town match in 1905. The Portugal Football Federation was established in 1914. In 1926 Portugal Football Federation had its own name as Portuguese Football Union. The main reason behind starting a national tournament. The first match was played by the Portugal Team on 18 December 1921. In the article we will discuss about Portugal National Football Team vs France National Football Team Timeline and their rivalry.
FIFA World Cup 1930
In 1930 the FIFA World Cup was hosted in Uruguay. France defeated Mexico in a match by 4-1. This game was played in Estadio Pocitos Montevideo. In the whole world cup tournament French player Lucien Laurent has scored the first goal. France did not win the game against Argentina. The Argentina team defeated France 1-0. The French team also lost a match against Chile, so the French team was thrown out of the match group. Unfortunately Portuguese Football was not invited to the FIFA World Cup 1930.
1934 World Cup
This was the second edition of the FIFA World Cup. This World Cup was played in Italy in 1934.However sixteen teams qualified in this World Cup. Portugal’s football team will take part in this World Cup. But Portugal’s football team was not able to disqualify Spain. Portugal’s team lose game 9-0.
Key Movement of French and Portuguese Team from 1950 To 1960
Ater World War 2 there were no International games played. In the 1954 World Cup the Portuguese team played against the Australian team. This was lost by the Portuguese team by 1-9. In 1958 Portuguese also took part in the FIFA World Cup. In the World Cup match teams section Portuguese listed in last of group. . There are three teams in each section so the first place team has qualified for the next match, the FIFA World Cup. Portugal’s first match against the Irish team was a draw. Portugal’s team won the match against Italy by 3-0.
In 1958 France also took part in the FIFA World Cup. Brazil defeated France in the match. In the next match France won the match against West Germany. France won the match 6-3. However, France reached the semifinal. France hosted the UEFA tournament in 1960. The French team reached the Semi Final of the tournament. The French team lost the match against Yugoslavia by 4-5. After this match Czechoslovakia also defeated France by 2-0.
Important movement From 1960 to 1970
In 1966 a World Cup was held in England. Portugal is also part of a three team section. Portugal qualified for the FIFA World Cup. North Korea and Portugal faced each other in the quarter final match. Portugal defeated North Korea in the quarter final by 3-0. Portugal reached the semifinal. In this match England defeated Portugal by 2-1.In the period of 1960 to 1970 France did not succeed in many tournaments. In this year France changes many managers.
Highlights of Football Matches From 1970 to 1990
In Mexico the FIFA World Cup was held in 1970. Thus it is seen that Romania emerges as a winner. Portugal has less points than the winning team. Portugal also participated in the Brazilian Independence. Brazil won the World Cup. In 1984 Portugal participated in the UEFA tournament. The Portuguese team won one and lost two matches. This resulted in the Portuguese team not qualifying for the next game.In 1982 France became the semi final qualifier team in the FIFA World Cup. This semi final match was filled with controversies. France lost the game against Poland. After two years France won the International tournament Euro 1984.
1990 To 2010 Era
In the sections of teams Portugal got the upper ranking of World Cup. First match was a draw and the second match was won against Turkey. Third match was won against Croatia. The Czech Republic won the match . In the FIFA U20 World Cup Portugal won the tournaments successfully in 1989 and 1991.In 1996 France team qualified for the semi final in Euro 1996. Lost the match against Czech Republic. In 2001 France football team won the FIFA Confederation Cup. After this tournament France tried to qualify for the 2002 World Cup. France did not survive in the first round.They lost the World Cup.
The Decade 2010 To 2020
In the 2010 FIFA World Cup Portugal participated in South Africa. The qualifying game is not beneficial for the Portugal team. In the 2010 FIFA World Cup this team was involved in group F. This game Cristiano Ranoldo gained the title of winning 100 caps for the team. In UEFA Cup 2016 Portugal placed in the first group. In the first match Portugal lost the game against Albina by 0-1. After some matches Portugal won the title.
2010 FIFA World Cup France did not perform well in the match. Last match of the World Cup France tried to win the match but got defeated. France is successful to make a place in finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The last match with Argentina was tied by 3-3. Argentina won because of penalties.
Conclusion
France played his first International match in 1904. In a few decades there is significant growth seen in the team. France has been successful in many final matches. In 2002 France qualified for the 2022 World Cup Finals. Portuguese football association created in 1914. The journey of the Portugal team is filled with struggle and challenges. They have won some championships.
FAQs
Ans: The first International match played by France on 1 may 1904.
Ans: The Portuguese first football match was played on 18 December 1921.
Ans: France won the FIFA World Cup in 1998.
Ans: Portuguese team entered the semi final and won the match against North Korea by 3-0. Lost a match against England 2-1
Ans: France and Portuguese team successfully entered the final of 2022 FIFA World Cup. Last match was against Argentina.
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