Joao Felix strike secures 1-0 victory for Portugal over Wales in 2026-27 UEFA Nations League opener

Portugal defeated Wales 1-0 in the 2026-28 UEFA Nations League opener and you lived every moment of this exciting game here.

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With Joao Felix’s goal, Portugal starts with the right foot its UEFA Nations League’s title defense.

Despite the attempts, Portugal has not found another way to score and the match is about to end.

Five more minutes to play.

After the substitutions, Portugal has lost impact in the offense and it seemed to be comfortable with the current result.

After Ronaldo was subbed off, Portugal has not find a great spot to score another goal and Wales has made a greater impact on the field.

With just 8 minutes to finish the game, Wales has created more chances after the substitutions.

Wales has increased its level on the field and with just one goal away, they want to tie the game through corners.

Vitinha tries from long range and goalkeeper Ward saved the ball.

After a potential offside, Wales had two players to score a goal, but they missed below the goal.

After the substitutions, Portugal has slowed down the rhythm and the match has decreased in intensity.

Cabango was subbed off, but he was on the floor due to a supposed injury, but referee showed him the yellow card.

Goncalo Ramos enters the field, and Cristiano goes to the bench.

Ronaldo is trying hard to score, but Wales has established a great defense on him.

James enters and Brooks is out.

After Ronaldo’s goal in offside, Wales has found a second breathe and is trying to score.

A great pass for Ronaldo found himself against Wales’ goalkeeper and Cristiano scored, but was offside.

In a counterattack, Wales found a space to create danger, but Ward as offside.

Wales just defends its area after multiple attacks from Portugal.

Portugal’s intensity has let Wales without a way to create a dangerous situation.

After a great play from Pedro Neto, Cristiano found himself below the goal, but he kicked the ball wide.

With the Portuguese side trying from the beginning to make things happen in the second half, the team is closer to score the second goal of the game.

Donatas Rumsas blows his whistle and the second half stats.

• Possession: Portugal 59% – 41% Wales

• Total Shots: Portugal 14 – 0 Wales

• Shots on Target: Portugal 2 – 0 Wales

• Shots Off Target: Portugal 6 – 0 Wales

• Blocked Shots: Portugal 6 – 0 Wales

• Corner Kicks: Portugal 5 – 0 Wales

• Passes Completed: Portugal 284/314 (90% accuracy) – 156/190 (82% accuracy) Wales

• Fouls Committed: Portugal 7 – 4 Wales

• Goalkeeper Saves: Portugal 0 (Diogo Costa) – 1 (Danny Ward) Wales

• Offsides: Portugal 2 – 1 Wales

• Yellow / Red Cards: Portugal 0 / 0 – 0 / 0 Wales

Donatas Rumsas blew his whistle and the first half ends.

Portugal wants to score the second goal of the game and has had multiple chances to score.

The Portuguese star is getting close to score his goal and with a clear chance, the ball went slow to Ward’s hands.

From a long distance, Ronaldo was close to score for Portugal and the ball hit the wall.

Wales can’t find a good spot to avoid the pressure from Portugal and the Portuguese side is dominating.

With multiple actions, Portugal has found in corner kicks an ideal situation to create danger.

Portugal has taken full control of the game, after Felix’s goal.

After scoring the first goal, Felix has taken the leadership in the attack for Portugal.

Despite their first goal in the game, Portugal wants to seal the deal with another goal.

Joao Felix with a great long range shot scores the first goal of the game.

After Portugal’s attacks, Wales trusts in Jordan James to create dangerous situations in Portugal’s area.

With two corners, Portugal has tried to score the first goal of the game.

After Portugal’s first attacks, Wales has taken the ball and wants to score with Cabango and James.

With Ronaldo in the lead, Portugal is pressing Wales on their area.

After a great combination with Joao Felix, Cristiano Ronaldo kicked the ball, but it went wide.

With plays in both sides of the field, Portugal and Wales are trying hard to score the first goal of the game.

Despite Ronaldo’s team started with intensity, Wales has taken the ball and created a chance, but James was offside.

With fouls in the middle of the field, Wales wants to avoid Portugal’s dominance.

As expected when playing at home, Portugal is passing the ball to find a space to score.

Portugal’s title defense begins against Wales at Jose Alvalade Stadium.

Both teams have taken the field for pregame ceremonies, and kickoff is just moments away.

The UEFA Nations League fixture between Portugal and Wales at Lisbon’s Estadio Jose Alvalade is officiated by referee Donatas Rumsas (Lithuania), alongside assistant referees Aleksandr Radius (Lithuania) and Dovydas Suziedelis (Lithuania). Robertas Valikonis (Lithuania) serves as the fourth official, while Soren Storks (Germany) oversees the match technology as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), supported by Assistant VAR Aleandro Di Paolo (Italy).

Portugal vs Wales will get underway at 2:45 PM ET (PT:11:45 AM)

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Wales’ starting XI: Danny Ward; Neco Williams, Ben Cabango, Ben Davies, Jay Dasilva; Ethan Ampadu, Jordan James, Josh Sheehan; David Brooks, Lewis Koumas, Brennan Johnson

Portugal’s starting XI: Diogo Costa; Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Pedro Neto, Bruno Fernandes; Joao Felix, Cristiano Ronaldo.

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