Portugal secures 2-1 win over Nigeria in World Cup warmup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 10:18 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Portugal defeated Nigeria 2-1 in a FIFA World Cup warmup match in Leiria on June 10, 2026. Pedro Neto opened the scoring for Portugal in the 23rd minute, followed by Akor Adams equalizing for Nigeria. Francisco Conceicao netted the winner in the 75th minute. Cristiano Ronaldo missed several chances to extend his international goal tally and was substituted in the 65th minute. Portugal is set to begin its World Cup campaign against the Democratic Republic of the Congo next Wednesday in Houston, Texas.
- •Pedro Neto scored for Portugal in the 23rd minute.
- •Akor Adams equalized for Nigeria 14 minutes later.
- •Francisco Conceicao scored the winning goal in the 75th minute.
- •Cristiano Ronaldo was substituted after 65 minutes on the field.
- •Portugal will face the DRC in their World Cup opener next Wednesday.
- 10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Ronaldo misses big chances in Portugal’s World Cup warmup win over Nigeria
"Portugal beat Nigeria 2-1 as Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceicao net, but Cristiano Ronaldo scuffs golden chances.
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