Portugal secures 1-0 win over Wales in Nations League opener
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 9:01 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Portugal defeated Wales 1-0 in their UEFA Nations League match in Lisbon, marking a successful start to the tournament. João Félix scored the only goal in the 22nd minute, though the scoreline could have been different had Portugal converted more of their 22 shots. Cristiano Ronaldo, who earned his 234th cap, struggled to find the net, missing five out of seven attempts and having a goal disallowed by VAR. Ronaldo was substituted after 67 minutes as Portugal looked to secure the victory early in the campaign.
- •Portugal leads UEFA Nations League Group A1 with 3 points.
- •João Félix scored the match's only goal in the 22nd minute.
- •Cristiano Ronaldo missed several opportunities and had a goal ruled out.
- •Portugal tallied 22 shots compared to Wales' five.
- 9:54 PMESPN Soccer — Portugal edge Wales on frustrating night for Ronaldo
"Portugal edged Wales 1-0 in Lisbon to make a winning start to their UEFA Nations League campaign on what was a frustrating night for Cristiano Ronaldo.
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