Portuguese Football Federation takes a stance on 'new shield'

The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) spoke out this Wednesday (1st) to clarify the recent modification of its shield on the official website. The entity confirmed that the new symbol will be used exclusively for corporate purposes, without affecting the national team's coat of arms.

In a statement, the FPF explained that the graphic update aims to harmonize and visual coherence between the different companies that make up the "FPF Business universe".

Thus, the official logo of the Portuguese Football Team remains unchanged. The team continues with its traditional symbol, which it will wear on its chest when competing in the 2026 World Cup.

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The official position of the FPF
The federation emphasized that changing the emblem of the National Team "was never considered". The official text reinforces the meaning of the team's coat of arms.

"The symbol that our players carry on their chests with pride represents an entire nation and is, and will continue to be, untouchable", declared the entity in its statement. The message reinforces the value of the emblem for athletes and fans.

Portugal will take the field this Thursday (2) to face Croatia. The match, valid for the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, will be at 8pm (Brasília time).

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