The Portugal national team beat Croatia 2-1 in the World Cup. The game was held in Canada, and Prime Minister Luís Montenegro attended the game, sparking criticism from some lawmakers.

What happened?

Lawmakers Pedro Pinto, from Chega, and Rui Rocha, from IL, criticized Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's absence during the critical period of wildfires to attend the national team's World Cup game.

Why is this important for Portugal?

The Portugal national team is unbeaten in the last 5 games, with 3 wins and 2 draws. The last result was a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo, on June 17, 2026.

What comes next?

The national team's next match will be against Wales, on September 24, 2026, at home.

DateOpponentResult
June 17, 2026Democratic Republic of Congo1-1
September 24, 2026Wales-