Portugal vs Wales LIVE: Wales almost scores in 2026-28 UEFA Nations League matchup! (1-0)

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04:18PM

75' - WALES MISSED AN INCREDIBLE CHANCE (1-0)

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

04:15PM

72' - Portugal has slowed down (1-0)

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

04:13PM

70' - The match stopped (1-0)

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

04:10PM

67' - Cristiano Ronaldo is subbed off (1-0)

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

04:08PM

65' - Portugal is close to score the second goal (1-0)

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

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04:06PM

63' - Wales makes substitutions (1-0)

James enters and Brooks is out.

04:04PM

61' - Wales motivates (1-0)

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

04:02PM

59' - Ronaldo was offside (1-0)

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

04:00PM

57' - Wales had his first chance (1-0)

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

03:58PM

55' - Portugal looks close to score another goal (1-0)

Wales just defends its area after multiple attacks from Portugal.

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03:55PM

52' - Wales can't leave the pressure (1-0)

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

03:53PM

50' - A BIG CHANCE MISSED BY RONALDO! (1-0)

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

03:50PM

47' - Portugal starts with the same intensity (1-0)

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.

03:49PM

45' - Second half is underway! (1-0)

Donatas Rumsas blows his whistle and the second half stats.

03:40PM

First 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

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03:33PM

45' - First half ends! (1-0)

Donatas Rumsas blew his whistle and the first half ends.

03:31PM

43' - Portugal keeps attacking (1-0)

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

03:28PM

40' - Another chance for Cristiano (1-0)

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

03:25PM

37' - Ronaldo had a chance in a free kick (1-0)

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

03:23PM

35' - The dominance is from Portugal (1-0)

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

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03:20PM

32' - Portugal keeps creating danger through corners (1-0)

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

03:18PM

30' - Wales can't find a good spot to get the ball (1-0)

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

03:15PM

27' - Joao Felix leads Portugal (1-0)

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

03:13PM

25' - Portugal keeps trying to score (1-0)

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

03:10PM

22' - PORTUGAL SCORES! (1-0)

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

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03:08PM

20' - Wales keeps trying through fouls (0-0)

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

03:05PM

17' - Portugal tries through corner kicks (0-0)

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

03:03PM

15' - Wales wants to make things happen (0-0)

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

03:00PM

12' - Portugal's pressure is suffocating Wales (0-0)

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

02:58PM

10' - Cristiano's first shot (0-0)

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

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02:56PM

8' - A very intense start (0-0)

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

02:54PM

6' - Portugal loses the ball (0-0)

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

02:52PM

4' - Wales tries to recover the ball (0-0)

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

02:50PM

2' - Portugal starts to pass the ball (0-0)

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

02:48PM

0' - Game is underway! (0-0)

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

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02:40PM

Everything is ready to start!

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

02:30PM

Today's referees

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).

02:20PM

Start time and how to watch

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

Watch this 2026-28 UEFA Nations League match between Portugal and Wales live in the USA on Fubo, FOX One and ViX.

02:10PM

Wales lineup

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

02:00PM

Portugal lineup

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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Santiago Tovar is a bilingual sports journalist who joined Bolavip US in 2024. With over seven years of experience, he has covered a diverse range of sports, including soccer, NFL, NBA, tennis, and Formula 1. Santiago has provided real-time coverage of major events such as the 2021 Women's Copa America, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, and the Davis Cup qualifiers. Before joining Bolavip US, he worked at Kienyke.com and Redmas.com.co, where he developed strategies to highlight key sports moments across websites and social media platforms.

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