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Last full accuracy audit: 2026-08-28 · 30 entries checked · 30 flagged · 91 issues confirmed · 13 corrected · 78 still open
Paulo Futre Generation — The entry states Portugal beat England 1–0 in the 1986 World Cup, but the actual result was a 1–1 draw.
Paulo Futre Generation — [contradicted] Portugal's 1986 World Cup stay was marked by a 1–0 loss to Morocco, a 1–1 draw against England, and a 1–0 defeat to Poland. :: The source says: 'They started with a 1–0 win against England, but later were beaten by Poland and Morocco 1–0 and 3–1
Eusébio Debut Period — The entry states the era began in the 'late 1950s', but Eusébio's debut for Portugal was on October 8, 1961, so the period should start in the early 1960s, not the late 1950s.
Eusébio Debut Period — The entry claims Eusébio's nickname 'The Black Panther' was coined by Portuguese media during this era, but the nickname was actually popularized by French media (specifically L'Équipe) during the 1966 World Cup, not by Portuguese media.
World Cup 2006 Semi-Finals — The quarter-final against the Netherlands had four red cards: two for Portugal (Costinha and Deco) and two for the Netherlands (Boulahrouz and Van Bronckhorst); Heitinga was not sent off.
World Cup 2006 Semi-Finals — France were not the defending champions in 2006; they had lost in the 2002 World Cup group stage, so the phrase should be 'the 1998 World Cup champions'.
Pauleta Scoring Record — Pauleta retired from international football after Euro 2004, not after the 2006 World Cup.
UEFA Euro 2016 Champions — Portugal's previous final before 2016 was Euro 2004, not Euro 1984; they did not reach the final in 1984.
UEFA Euro 2016 Champions — Portugal reached only one previous final (Euro 2004) before 2016, not two.
Eusébio — Portugal's first participation in a major tournament finals was at the 1960 European Nations' Cup: This is incorrect. Portugal did not qualify for the 1960 European Nations' Cup; their first major tournament finals appearance was at the 1966 FIFA World Cup.
Eusébio — The 1966 World Cup semi-final was originally scheduled for Liverpool, the match was moved to London due to scheduling and crowd capacity issues after England's quarter-final was relocated to Wembley: This is incorrect. The semi-final between Portugal and Engla
Pauleta — Pauleta was the first Portugal national team player to never have played in the Portuguese top level when he made his international debut.
Pauleta — [contradicted] He had to wait 19 months for his first start, against the Netherlands. :: He would have to wait 18 months for his first start, against the Netherlands.
Cristiano Ronaldo — Ronaldo's international goal count is listed as 130, but it is now higher (e.g., 135 as of late 2024).
Cristiano Ronaldo — Ronaldo's national team appearances are listed as 217, but the count now exceeds 220 as of late 2024.
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