The Portugal national team suffered a 0-1 defeat to Croatia in a match played at the 2026 World Cup. The game was played in the second part of the tournament and the Portuguese team was unable to score.

What happened?

Croatia dominated the game and scored the winning goal at the beginning of the second half. The Portugal national team tried to react, but was unable to equalize the score.

Why is this important for Portugal?

The defeat to Croatia left the Portugal national team in a difficult situation at the 2026 World Cup. The team needs to win the next games to guarantee qualification for the next phase.

What comes next?

The Portugal national team will play against Wales on September 24, 2026, at home. The team needs to win this game to keep the chances of qualification alive.

DateOpponentResult
June 17, 2026Congo DR1-1
September 24, 2026Wales-