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Portugal defeats Wales in Jorge Jesus' debut

In the opening match of the Nations League, Portugal secured a 1-0 victory over Wales, with a goal from João Félix.

25 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Portugal defeats Wales in Jorge Jesus' debut — Archive photoPhoto: Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

Today, Portugal hosted Wales at Alvalade as Jorge Jesus debuted as manager in the defense of the title in the Nations League. The match, marking the start of the 2026/27 edition of the competition, ended in a 1-0 victory for the Portuguese national team.

The only goal of the match was scored by João Félix, securing three points for the 'quinas' team. Rúben Neves' presence as a starter was one of the highlights of the lineup, while João Neves started on the bench.

Jorge Jesus, the oldest to lead the national team, made his entry with expectations of starting a new era for the squad. The match was seen as an important test of his ability to guide the selection.

Although there were some moments of anxiety during the game, the victory is a positive start to Portugal's journey in the Nations League. The win against Wales is an encouraging sign for the team's future.

The reactions from players and coaching staff after the match emphasized the importance of starting the competition with a win. The focus now shifts to the upcoming challenges in the Nations League, where Portugal will compete for a second consecutive title.

With this result, Portugal gains valuable points right at the beginning of the group stage, placing itself in a favorable position in the fight for the top of Group A4.

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