International Career
After having gained more than 30 caps for the under-21s, Meira made his full debut for Portugal in 2000. In 2004 he played in three games at the Summer Olympic Games, in an eventual group stage exit.
Meira was selected for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. Benefitting from injury to Jorge Andrade he played in all of Portugal's seven contests in the tournament, as the national team finished fourth. He continued to be a regular fixture at UEFA Euro 2008 in Austria and Switzerland, appearing in three group stage matches but missing the quarterfinal clash against Germany, a 2–3 loss.
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 June 2005 | Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal | Slovakia | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2006 World Cup qualification |
| 1 | 17 August 2005 | Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal | Egypt | 1–0 | 2–0 | Friendly |
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