The Favourites · Nation to Glory
Take Portugal to Glory
“golden-generation romantics”
Portugal — golden-generation romantics. Forever one talisman from glory. The bookmakers file them under 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
- Vítor Baía, but with modern gloves in goal · Fernando Couto, but with shorter hair at the back · Rui Costa, but he once made a tackle in midfield · Pauleta, but with a bigger highlight reel up front
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