Portugal and Belgium secure wins ahead of World Cup preparations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Portugal and Belgium both secured victories in pre-World Cup friendlies on June 6. Portugal won 2-1 against Chile in Oeiras, with goals from Goncalo Guedes and Bruno Fernandes. In Brussels, Belgium triumphed 5-0 over Tunisia, with Leandro Trossard and Kevin De Bruyne among the scorers. Noteworthy incidents included red cards in both matches as teams prepare for the World Cup next month. Portugal will face Nigeria next, while Belgium is set to play in Group G alongside Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand.
- •Portugal defeated Chile 2-1 in Oeiras.
- •Belgium won 5-0 against Tunisia in Brussels.
- •Cristiano Ronaldo started for Portugal but left at halftime.
- •Both matches featured red cards for players from each side.
- •Portugal's next friendly is against Nigeria on June 10.
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Portugal, Belgium prepare for World Cup with wins
"Portugal and Belgium both won in front of their home fans on Saturday ahead of their latest attempts at World Cup breakthroughs.Portugal beat Chile, who are not going to the World Cup, 2–1 in Oeiras, near Lisbon.
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