The 1963–64 Taça de Portugal was the 24th edition of the

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, a Portuguese

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knockout tournament organized by the

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(FPF). The 1963–64 Taça de Portugal began on 22 September 1963. The final was played on 5 July 1964 at the

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, where Benfica beat

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6–2 to win their 12th title.

Sporting CP Sporting Clube de Portugal (), otherwise referred to as Sporting CP or simply Sporting (particularly within Portugal), or as Sporting Lisbon in other countries,

were the previous holders, having defeated

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4–0 in the previous season's final. Defending champions Sporting CP were eliminated in the third round by

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. Benfica defeated

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, 6–2 in the final to win their twelfth Taça de Portugal.

First round

Teams from the

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(I) and the

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(II) entered at this stage. Each side would contest a second round place by playing two matches: one home and one away match. In case the aggregate score after the two games was level, the cup tie would be replayed.

Second round

Due to the odd number of teams involved at this stage of the competition,

Sporting CP Sporting Clube de Portugal (), otherwise referred to as Sporting CP or simply Sporting (particularly within Portugal), or as Sporting Lisbon in other countries,

qualified for the next round due to having no opponent to face at this stage of the competition.

Third round

Due to the odd number of teams involved at this stage of the competition, Lusitano de Évora qualified for the next round due to having no opponent to face at this stage of the competition.

Quarter-finals

Due to the odd number of teams who progressed to the quarter final stage of the competition, Mozambican side Ferroviário de Maputo and Lusitânia were invited to participate in the competition.

Semi-finals

Lusitânia forfeited their semi-final tie against

, which led to the ''Dragões'' progressing to the final.

Final

References

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