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The Portuguese national team secured a 2-1 victory against Nigeria in their final preparation match at the Dr. Magalhães Pessoa Stadium in Leiria. Goals from Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceição helped the squad, led by coach Roberto Martínez, finalize their preparations before heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Brazil wants to offer the dream of a sixth World Cup title to the memory of Pelé and Zagallo, but they will have to do much more than what they showed against Morocco. Brazilians and Moroccans drew in New Jersey (1-1).
Portugal will host Latvia at the Estádio António Coimbra da Mota, in Estoril, for their final home match in Group B3 of the 2027 Women's World Cup qualifiers, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced today.
In the final warm-up match before the start of the competition hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada, Portugal is set to face the Nigerian national team. The match will take place at the Leiria stadium on June 10th.
The national team will have the honour of reopening the historic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City this coming Sunday at 02:00, March 29. The match between the Mexican and Portuguese national teams marks another milestone for this imposing venue, also known as the Colossus of Santa Úrsula. Originally capable of holding over 131,000 people, it can now accommodate 87,000 spectators following renovations that began in May 2024, completed in time to host World Cup matches for the third time. Now branded as the Banorte Stadium, the Azteca was inaugurated on May 29, 1966. It became legendary for hosting the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals, where football icons Pelé and Maradona were crowned. The stadium has undergone extensive upgrades, including a new roof, remodelled stands, a state-of-the-art pitch, and modern lighting and sound systems, as it prepares to host five matches during the 2026 World Cup.
Football fans in Lisbon have reason to celebrate: on 31 May at 4 pm, the Portuguese capital will host an All-Star Game at the Estádio do Restelo in Belém, featuring historic names from the sport. The match will feature teams led by Ronaldinho Gaúcho and Deco, the Portuguese-Brazilian player who played alongside the 'Wizard' in one of Barcelona's most iconic squads, in a charity event. The initiative, promoted by Pereira Sports, aims to raise funds for the Leiria region, which was hit by storms earlier this year, damaging sports infrastructure and disrupting local competitions. Tickets are already on sale starting at €25.
It took until the 20th matchday for FCP to lose for the first time in the league. In the presidential race, António José Seguro says that “it would be interesting to return to four-year governments.”
Belgium briefly went ahead via an own goal, but Portugal stepped up with Pany Varela outstanding, overturned the deficit before half-time and produced a convincing 8–2 rout to claim their fourth win at the European Championship.
After the first edition of the Portuguese Football Congress, the national team coach revealed that Portugal will hold a training camp in Miami, where the final group-stage match against Colombia will take place.
Head coach Roberto Martínez revealed on Friday that during the 2026 FIFA World Cup the Portuguese national team will be based in Miami, in the United States, despite having two matches in Houston.
Braz's 100th official match again brought smiles to Portugal, despite Poland causing serious problems (3–2). The national team finishes Group D with a perfect record and will face Belgium in the quarter-finals.
Everything that could go well went even better: Portugal beat Spain by their biggest-ever margin, Germany eliminated defending champions France, and Denmark defeated Norway — so Portugal now face Sweden.
After one rout, another: Portugal were always superior to Hungary, deserved an even bigger rout and are through to the European Championship quarter-finals with one group-stage match still to play (1–5).
Braz's side began the European Championship nervously, but managed to equalise in the first half and sealed the game with three goals in three minutes. Portugal had never beaten Italy at a final tournament before (2-6).
The Portuguese national football team will be a seeded side in the group-stage draw for the 2026/27 Nations League, where they will defend the title won in 2025, UEFA announced today.
In remarks to the newspaper Expresso, he says that Seguro is the only candidate who comes close to the values he defends. Also, FC Porto drew 1-1 in the Czech Republic against Viktoria Plzen.
Luís Montenegro is expected to be challenged by the opposition in the fortnightly debate for not having decided to endorse any candidate in the second round. Also, Sporting beat PSG and Benfica play Juventus today.
Luis Enrique, PSG coach, speaking at the press conference previewing the match against Sporting. The Spanish manager commented on Portugal's chances at the World Cup.
Luís Montenegro says the PSD's political space is not represented by Seguro or Ventura. Also, FC Porto beat Guimarães 1-0.
A Liberal laments that the PSD did not withdraw its support for Marques Mendes. Also, FC Porto beat Guimarães 1-0.
Two of the greatest footballers of all time were together at a Ballon d'Or gala where both were presented with the award most coveted by players of the game?
Benfica's Argentine midfielder has once again taken to social media.
The manager wants a new approach to the club's communications to make them more dynamic and effective. He reminds that he warned in good time about the need for reinforcements ahead of the gruelling run of fixtures.
The president of FC Porto attended the tribute to Mateus Mide, a world champion with Portugal's under‑17s.
He reminds (readers) that FC Porto and Benfica “have won the most titles” and again targets Frederico Varandas over what he calls 'offensive' remarks about the refereeing.
José Mourinho says he will always point out the Ukrainian player's mistakes, but will never crucify him, because he cannot even imagine what he is going through.
The coach says the final month before a tournament starts is always difficult because injuries can occur, although at the moment Portugal has “many more options” for every position.
Exclusive footage from CNN Portugal shows the Portuguese coach arriving in Lisbon accompanied by his family, after closing a fourteen-month spell at Manchester United.
After 14 months in Manchester, Ruben Amorim returned to Lisbon this Saturday accompanied by his son. The moment was covered exclusively by CNN Portugal.
League Cup — The Estádio Magalhães Pessoa hosted on Saturday the League Cup final, which saw V. Guimarães defeat Sp. Braga.
