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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.
The streaming platform will broadcast all 104 matches live and is expected to make at least one game per round available for free in Spain and Andorra.
Portugal faces Norway in the Nations League quarter-final match taking place this Sunday at the Estádio do Dragão.
Portugal secures a 4-2 victory against Denmark following the departure of Ronaldo from the match.
Wales secured a victory against Norway, who will be Portugal's next opponent in the UEFA Nations League.
The opinion among CNN Portugal commentators is unanimous: it is unlikely that the number 7 will represent the national team again
The second edition of the event features the presence of Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, national team coach Jorge Jesus, as well as players from the national team.
Coverage of the sixth day of the Mediterranean Games held in Taranto in 2026.
The number of arrests made by the Public Security Police (PSP) at sports venues surged last season to 238, an increase of 137 compared to the previous year. Despite this, the PSP reported a positive overall trend in safety indicators, noting a 14.4% reduction in total offences compared to the previous season and a 34.2% decrease compared to 2023/2024. The police attribute this to proactive and preventive measures that improved the identification of offenders. Football accounted for 94.6% of all offences, with pyrotechnics remaining the primary operational challenge across all competitions.
What is driving more and more American investors to invest in European football? “They have a funny expression: there is a lot of low-hanging fruit,” says Fernando Veiga Gomes, a partner at Abreu Advogados, who has long acted as a bridge between international investors and Portuguese clubs. “The World Cup in the USA created even greater interest and I think...
Zinedine Zidane, former French international and World and European champion for France, has signed a four-year contract with Les Bleus, which includes the 2030 World Cup, replacing his former teammate Deschamps.
Eder gave an interview to CNN Portugal, ten years after scoring the goal that gave Portugal its first European championship.
An analysis of the best and worst individual performances for the Portuguese national team in their match against Spain.
As the World Cup unfolds, Brazilians living in Portugal discover a unique local football vocabulary. From terms like 'espalha-brasas' for a tricky winger to 'bojarda' for a powerful shot, this guide explores the colorful expressions that define the Portuguese football experience, distinct from Brazilian terminology.
A reflection on the Portuguese team's struggles and resilience leading up to their second World Cup match.
Portugal has already qualified for the knockout stage of the World Cup, but first place is still at stake. Many are gathered in Porto and Lisbon to watch the national team's match.
The José Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon will host Portugal's first match in the 2026/27 edition of the Nations League against Wales, the Portuguese Football Federation has announced.
Cristiano Ronaldo makes a definitive statement following a major victory.
Portugal in the 2026 World Cup is, so far, a black and white rainbow. And now it is Uzbekistan, against whom winning is an obligation
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.
