Portugal made their debut in the UEFA European Championship knockout stages at Euro 1996 under coach António Oliveira. Placed in Group D with Turkey, Croatia, and Denmark, they showcased a talented squad featuring Luís Figo, Rui Costa, and João Pinto. Portugal opened with a 1-0 win over Turkey, drew 1-1 with Denmark, and secured top spot with a dominant 3-0 victory over Croatia.
In the quarter-finals, Portugal faced the Czech Republic. Despite dominating possession, they were eliminated after a brilliant lobbed goal by Karel Poborský, losing 1-0. This marked a promising yet bittersweet campaign.
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