The Favourites · Nation to Glory
Take Portugal to Glory
“golden-generation romantics”
The press pack calls Portugal forever one talisman from glory, and files them as golden-generation romantics. The bookmakers put them in the favourites at 6/1 – 12/1.
▶ Play as Portugal
- The bookmakers
- The Favourites — 6/1 – 12/1
- The federation's target
- The semi-finals, minimum
- Your spine, as your predecessor's notes describe it
- In goal, Vítor Baía, but with modern gloves. At the back, Fernando Couto, but with shorter hair. Running midfield, Rui Costa, but he once made a tackle. Up front, Pauleta, but with a bigger highlight reel.
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far Portugal can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Portugal
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting