FC Porto clinches 25th Portuguese Super Cup, overtaking Benfica in trophy count
On 1 August 2026, FC Porto defeated second‑division side SCU Torreense 1‑0 at the Estádio Cidade de Coimbra to win the Cândido de Oliveira Supertaça for the 25th time. The decisive goal came in the 38th minute when Victor Froholdt headed in a cross from Pepê. The victory gave Porto its 88th official trophy, moving the club ahead of rivals Benfica, which holds 87.
Coach Francesco Farioli, who secured his second trophy with Porto, praised the team's preparation and noted the win as a strong start to the 2026‑27 season. The match also saw Polish defender Jan Bednarek leave the field at halftime with a right‑knee ligament injury, prompting a substitution.
In a related development, the Portuguese government approved a pilot project allowing the sale and consumption of low‑alcohol beverages at the match, a test ahead of the 2030 World Cup. The win also secured Porto’s place in the upcoming Europa League campaign and set the stage for their league title defence.
Entities: 2030 FIFA World Cup · FC Porto · Francesco Farioli · Helena Pires · Jan Bednarek · Luís Neves · Portugal · Portuguese Football Federation · Portuguese Government · SCU Torreense · Torreense · Victor Froholdt
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- [● 8 SOURCES] The pilot project was proposed by the Portuguese Football Federation and validated by the government. (b37207c3-9cff-4b05-9cb3-d90ee6f3edc1, ba6e41d7-8fcb-4e6f-9861-845d6e3ddf2d)
- [● 8 SOURCES] The joint dispatch was signed by Interior Minister Luís Neves, Health Minister Ana Paula Martins and Culture, Youth and Sport Minister Margarida Balseiro Lopes. (b37207c3-9cff-4b05-9cb3-d90ee6f3edc1, ba6e41d7-8fcb-4e6f-9861-845d6e3ddf2d)
- [● 9 SOURCES] The match is between FC Porto and Torreense. (The match between FC Porto and Torreense ...)
- [● 11 SOURCES] The match will be held at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra on Saturday at 20:15. (07c9d714-a252-4a94-b02c-46f69f38d95b, 6225f601-396f-4ea2-8c37-40283edf9c26, 7969229c-20cc-4888-8511-4df464e75244)
- [● 8 SOURCES] The Portuguese government authorized the sale and consumption of low‑alcohol beverages at the Super Cup match as a pilot project. (b37207c3-9cff-4b05-9cb3-d90ee6f3edc1, ba6e41d7-8fcb-4e6f-9861-845d6e3ddf2d, 8e5414c8-152d-478c-9ceb-2a7915bfbf70, 07723a)
- [● 8 SOURCES] The pilot is intended to test feasibility for the 2030 FIFA World Cup co‑hosted by Portugal, Spain and Morocco. (The pilot is intended to test feasibility for the 2030 FIFA World Cup co‑hosted by Portugal, Spain and Morocco.)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Helena Pires is the executive director of the Portuguese Football Federation and highlighted the historic nature of the pilot. (Helena Pires, executive director of the FPF, highlighted the historic nature of the pilot.)
- [● 8 SOURCES] André Narciso of the Setúbal association will referee the match. (07c9d714-a252-4a94-b02c-46f69f38d95b)
- [DISPUTED] Winning the Super Cup would give FC Porto the record for most domestic trophies in Portugal, overtaking Benfica. (7b6b808d-be2d-473c-8e6d-c79bbe17b4d1)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] FC Porto has won the Super Cup 24 times in 35 appearances. (07c9d714-a252-4a94-b02c-46f69f38d95b)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Torreense won the Taça de Portugal last season, beating Sporting 2‑1. (07c9d714-a252-4a94-b02c-46f69f38d95b)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Francesco Farioli described the pitch as not ideal. (coach interview)