Portugal beat Wales as Mendes proves decisive
Men's football•
Portugal beat Wales 1-0 in their opening UEFA Nations League match at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon on Thursday 24 September 2026.
Nuno Mendes and Vitinha started the match, while João Neves came on as a substitute in the dying moments.
Paris Saint-Germain left-back Mendes provided the assist for Félix, who scored the only goal of the match.
PORTUGAL 1-0 WALES (1-0)
UEFA Nations League – League A – Group 4 – Matchday 1
Estádio José Alvalade (Lisbon)
Goal: João Félix (22’)
PORTUGAL: Costa, Cancelo (Dalot, 90')), Dias, Veiga, Mendes (Tavares, 79'), R. Neves (Palhinha, 68'), Neto, Vitinha, Fernandes (J. Neves, 90'), Félix, Ronaldo (c) (Ramos, 68'). Coach: Jorge Jesus.
WALES: Ward, Williams, Cabango (Mepham, 71'), Davies (c), Dasilva, Brooks (D. James, 63'), Ampadu, Sheehan, Johnston, Koumas (Moore, 77'), J. James (Thomas, 77'). Coach: C. Bellamy.
