A new study places the CR7 Museum and the Benfica Museum among the best in Europe, highlighting Portugal as one of the rare countries with a double presence in the elite ranking on soccer culture and history.
With World Cup fever starting to infect the entire planet – and you know Portugal’s opponents – the search for places that preserve the mystique of the sport’s king has also begun.
But among hundreds of options, which museums are really worth the trip? A recent study by the Live Football Tickets platform analyzed thousands of reviews and the cost of tickets to crown the true “sanctuaries” of European soccer. Portugal has two on the Top 10 list and one of them is in Lisbon. Let’s get to know them!
The two Portuguese museums
The results of this study confirmed what many fans already suspected: Portugal is also a world power in the preservation of soccer history and, along with Italy, is the only country to have two museums in the prestigious European Top 10.
CR7 Museum in Funchal (Madeira Island)
There are no words to describe the importance that Cristiano Ronaldo has in the world of soccer, so the museum dedicated to him is in 4th place among the most visited in Europe, with a score of 8.4/10.
Here, rather than a gallery full of individual trophies, you’ll find a space that offers a more intimate look at the career of one of the best players in the world, if not “the best”.
Tickets to visit the CR7 Museum cost just 5 euros.
Benfica Museum – Cosme Damião (Lisbon)
The Benfica Museum came 7th (7.9/10) in this European ranking, focusing more on the longevity and eclecticism of one of the Old Continent’s most historic clubs.
Also with an excellent rating on TripAdvisor (4.66/5), this is one of the spaces most highly rated by visitors, who highly praise the organization and the richness of the collection dedicated to such important figures in national soccer, such as Eusébio da Silva Ferreira.
Admission to the Benfica Museum – Cosme Damião is a little more expensive, at €12, but is justified by the depth of the experience and the modernity of the facilities.
Who tops the list of the best soccer museums?
If you too are planning to take a tour of the best European soccer museums, it’ s worth taking a look at the neighbors that complete the Top 3:
- Greek Football Museum in Chania, Greece, with 9.7/10
- Red Star Museum in Belgrade, Serbia, with 8.5/10
- Scottish Football Museum in Glasgow, Scotland, with 8.4/10
This data, collected as early as January 2026, reinforces that Portugal is not just a place to watch good matches, but a cult destination for those who want to understand soccer culture.
Whether it’s the accessibility and focus on the global star in Funchal, or the historical immersion and prestige in Lisbon, the country is definitely on the map of world sports tourism.
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