 The great Portuguese team was made up of "last chance talents" of ongoing veterans such as goalkeeper António Ramalhete, Cristiano Pereira and Chana, who had won the title of 1974.A new generation would emerge in the upcoming years but was unable to win the title of World Champions, managing 3rd place in the editions of 1984, 1986 and 1988.At the 1990 championship they reached the final, losing 1-0 to Argentina, with that 2nd place was their best World Championship performance until 1991.