Portugal vs Wales LIVE: First half ends in 2026-28 UEFA Nations League matchup! (1-0)

Donatas Rumsas blew his whistle and the first half ends.

Portugal wants to score the second goal of the game and has had multiple chances to score.

The Portuguese star is getting close to score his goal and with a clear chance, the ball went slow to Ward's hands.

From a long distance, Ronaldo was close to score for Portugal and the ball hit the wall.

Wales can't find a good spot to avoid the pressure from Portugal and the Portuguese side is dominating.

With multiple actions, Portugal has found in corner kicks an ideal situation to create danger.

Portugal has taken full control of the game, after Felix's goal.

After scoring the first goal, Felix has taken the leadership in the attack for Portugal.

Despite their first goal in the game, Portugal wants to seal the deal with another goal.

Joao Felix with a great long range shot scores the first goal of the game.

After Portugal's attacks, Wales trusts in Jordan James to create dangerous situations in Portugal's area.

With two corners, Portugal has tried to score the first goal of the game.

After Portugal's first attacks, Wales has taken the ball and wants to score with Cabango and James.

With Ronaldo in the lead, Portugal is pressing Wales on their area.

After a great combination with Joao Felix, Cristiano Ronaldo kicked the ball, but it went wide.

With plays in both sides of the field, Portugal and Wales are trying hard to score the first goal of the game.

Despite Ronaldo's team started with intensity, Wales has taken the ball and created a chance, but James was offside.

With fouls in the middle of the field, Wales wants to avoid Portugal's dominance.

As expected when playing at home, Portugal is passing the ball to find a space to score.

Portugal's title defense begins against Wales at Jose Alvalade Stadium.

Both teams have taken the field for pregame ceremonies, and kickoff is just moments away.

The UEFA Nations League fixture between Portugal and Wales at Lisbon's Estadio Jose Alvalade is officiated by referee Donatas Rumsas (Lithuania), alongside assistant referees Aleksandr Radius (Lithuania) and Dovydas Suziedelis (Lithuania). Robertas Valikonis (Lithuania) serves as the fourth official, while Soren Storks (Germany) oversees the match technology as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), supported by Assistant VAR Aleandro Di Paolo (Italy).

Portugal vs Wales will get underway at 2:45 PM ET (PT:11:45 AM)

Watch this 2026-28 UEFA Nations League match between Portugal and Wales live in the USA on Fubo, FOX One and ViX.

Wales' starting XI: Danny Ward; Neco Williams, Ben Cabango, Ben Davies, Jay Dasilva; Ethan Ampadu, Jordan James, Josh Sheehan; David Brooks, Lewis Koumas, Brennan Johnson

Portugal's starting XI: Diogo Costa; Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Pedro Neto, Bruno Fernandes; Joao Felix, Cristiano Ronaldo.

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