Portugal is somewhat slipping under the radar despite the continued prominence of its all-time record goalscorer, as the Iberians go in search of a maiden World Cup trophy this summer.
It has entered World Cups with lofty expectations before, but often failed to deliver on pre-tournament promise. Only once has Portugal reached the semifinals since Eusébio inspired a third-place finish with Os Magricos in 1966, and many felt a golden opportunity was missed in Qatar three-and-a-half years ago.
