Portugal 2002-2004 Home Short Sleeve Football Shirt [As worn by Couto, Figo & Rui Costa]

This is the fully-customizable short-sleeve home kit for Portugal’s 2002 World Cup Campaign. Portugal entered the 2002 FIFA World Cup with high expectations, boasting a talented squad under the leadership of coach António Oliveira. The team was drawn into Group D alongside South Korea, the United States, and Poland. Wearing their iconic red jerseys, Portugal aimed to make a deep run in the tournament held in South Korea and Japan. Their campaign began with a challenging match against the United States on June 5th in Suwon. Despite being one of the favorites, Portugal suffered a shocking 3-2 defeat. The United States took an early lead with goals from John O’Brien and a Jorge Costa own goal, followed by a third from Brian McBride. Although Portugal managed to pull two goals back, courtesy of Beto and an own goal by Jeff Agoos, they could not complete the comeback. This loss was a significant setback for the team and put immediate pressure on their remaining group stage matches. In their second match on June 10th, Portugal faced Poland in Jeonju. Determined to bounce back, the team delivered a resounding performance, defeating Poland 4-0. Pauleta was the star of the match, scoring a hat-trick, with Rui Costa adding a fourth goal to seal the victory. This dominant win showcased Portugal’s attacking prowess and kept their hopes alive for advancing to the knockout stages. The decisive group stage match against co-hosts South Korea took place on June 14th in Incheon. Both teams needed a positive result to secure qualification. Despite a spirited effort, Portugal fell short as Park Ji-sung scored the only goal of the match for South Korea in the 70th minute. Portugal’s task was made more difficult after João Pinto and Beto received red cards, reducing the team to nine men. The 1-0 loss meant Portugal finished third in Group D with three points, thus failing to advance to the knockout stages. Portugal’s early exit was a major disappointment given the talent and experience within the squad. The tournament exposed some vulnerabilities, particularly in defense and discipline, that ultimately undermined their campaign. Key players such as Luís Figo, Rui Costa, and Pauleta showed moments of brilliance, but it was not enough to overcome the challenges faced in the group stage. Despite the setback, the 2002 World Cup experience provided valuable lessons for the Portuguese national team. It highlighted the need for tactical adjustments and the importance of maintaining composure under pressure. The disappointment served as a catalyst for future improvements, contributing to Portugal’s eventual successes in subsequent international tournaments. Notable Players: Vítor Baía, Jorge Costa, Abel Xavier, Marco Caneira, Fernando Couto, Paulo Sousa, Luís Figo, João Pinto, Pauleta, Rui Costa, Sérgio Conceição, Hugo Viana, Jorge Andrade, Pedro Barbosa, Nuno Gomes. Main Points This is a brand new jersey with its tags attached. It has never been worn, washed or used. The jersey is 100% polyester. It’s breathable, and made for a life on the move. Fully customizable with the name and number of your favourite player or even yours! Just choose the Custom Jersey Option and then message us your desired name and number or write them in the order’s notes at checkout. Replica Version. This jersey is a remake of the official one, made with the exact same materials, look, and feel. Tighter fit: make sure you choose the right sizing. We recommend buying one size bigger than you usually wear. This will ensure the jersey will fit. Sizing Guidelines This jersey comes in five sizes, which have a tiny difference: they’re a smaller fit. Our suggestion is to pick your size 1 size bigger than you usually would. If you usually wear an M, pick an L. If you usually wear an S, pick an M.