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The Seleção das Quinas did enough to escape with a win, but it was not without controversy.
Portugal boasts one of the deepest squads at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are the players leading Portugal's title hopes.
Despite a wealth of talent, Portugal drew two of their group games. Mark Carey takes a look at how they are playing
Portugal beat Croatia 2-1, and Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first ever knockout stage goal with a penalty. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes discuss the matchup and ask how dangerous Portugal is now that they’ve advanced to the Round of 16.
Now, the three midfielders serve as the engine for a Portugal team tipped as one of the favorites to win the 2026 World Cup. “You're talking about Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, João Neves — probably the best players in their position,
Find our Portugal vs. Croatia predictions and betting preview with Dimers' 10,000-match simulations, Kalshi market prices, player props, and best bets for Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Ronaldo and Portugal players react to the offside call that kept them in the lead in stoppage time
Portugal helped Colombia make history, but not the kind either side wanted. In one of the most expensive football matches of all time at a sweltering Miami Stadium, Los Cafeteros played to the first scoreless World Cup draw in their 100-year history - and Portugal deserved plenty of blame after wasting several clear-cut chances against their South American opposition.
