Felix scores lone goal as Portugal edges past Wales in Nations League opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 8:48 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Joao Felix scored the only goal for Portugal in their 1-0 victory over Wales during their Nations League opener in Lisbon on September 24. The goal, a low shot from the edge of the box, came after 22 minutes and was deflected off Wales captain Ben Davies. Portugal dominated possession and created numerous chances, outshooting Wales 19-4. Cristiano Ronaldo, despite being a focal point for Portugal, failed to score, including a disallowed goal for offside. Wales nearly equalized late in the match but missed key opportunities, including a shot that hit the crossbar.
- •Joao Felix scored the only goal in the first half.
- •Portugal held significant possession and shot advantage.
- •Cristiano Ronaldo had a disallowed goal and missed chances.
- •Wales hit the crossbar and missed a rebound opportunity late.
- 10:03 PMYahoo Sports — Joao Felix gives holders Portugal winning Nations League start
- 8:48 PMYahoo Sports — Felix gives Portugal win over Wales as Ronaldo misfires
"Joao Felix scored the only goal with a long-range shot as reigning Nations League champions Portugal opened their campaign with a 1-0 home win over Wales. Every time the 41-year-old, who made his national debut in 2003 and has since scored a record 146 international goals, touched the ball near the goal, the roar of the home crowd rose several octaves.
"Cristiano Ronaldo drew a blank in Lisbon but Joao Felix gave defending champions Portugal a 1-0 winning Nations League start against Wales on Monday. On an evening when Ronaldo missed a slew of chances and had a second-half effort ruled out by a VAR intervention, it was his Al Nassr team-mate Felix who settled the contest.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 10:03 PMJoao Felix gives holders Portugal winning Nations League start
Cristiano Ronaldo drew a blank in Lisbon but Joao Felix gave defending champions Portugal a 1-0 winning Nations League start against Wales on Monday. On an evening when Ronaldo missed a slew of chances and had a second-half effort ruled out by a VAR intervention, it was his Al Nassr team-mate Felix who settled the contest.
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 8:48 PMFelix gives Portugal win over Wales as Ronaldo misfires
Joao Felix scored the only goal with a long-range shot as reigning Nations League champions Portugal opened their campaign with a 1-0 home win over Wales. Every time the 41-year-old, who made his national debut in 2003 and has since scored a record 146 international goals, touched the ball near the goal, the roar of the home crowd rose several octaves.
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