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Portugal 1-0 Wales: João Félix strike gives reigning champions narrow Nations League win

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Published: Sep 24, 2026, 9:04 PM UTC

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João Félix’s first-half goal gave Portugal a 1-0 win against a resilient Wales in their Nations League opener

The GuardianUnited KingdomJoão Félix strike for Portugal enough to sink Wales but Ronaldo fever falls flat

Cristiano Ronaldo drew a blank in Lisbon but Joao Felix gave defending champions Portugal a 1-0 winning Nations League start against Wales on Monday. On an evening when Ronaldo missed a slew of chances and had a second-half effort ruled out by a VAR intervention, it was his Al Nassr team-mate Felix who settled the…

Yahoo SportsJoao Felix gives holders Portugal winning Nations League start

Joao Felix scored the only goal with a long-range shot as reigning Nations League champions Portugal opened their campaign with a 1-0 home win over Wales.

Vanguard NewsJoao Felix gives Portugal win over Wales as Ronaldo misfires

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João Félix

Portuguese footballer (born 1999)

João Félix Sequeira is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team.

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João Félix strike for Portugal enough to sink Wales but Ronaldo fever falls flatThe GuardianUnited Kingdom2 days ago
Portugal player ratings versus Wales: João Félix stars as JJ gets off to winning startportugoal.net2 days ago
Joao Felix gives holders Portugal winning Nations League startYahoo Sports3 days ago
Joao Felix gives Portugal win over Wales as Ronaldo misfiresVanguard News3 days ago
Joao Felix gives Portugal Nations League win over Wales as Cristiano Ronaldo misfiresThe Straits TimesSingapore3 days ago
Wales beaten by Joao Felix goal in Nations League opener against Portugalbelfasttelegraph.co.ukUnited Kingdom3 days ago
Bellamy wants more from Wales after loss to PortugalAOL.com3 days ago
With Cristiano Ronaldo in decline, can Joao Félix front Portugal’s attack?OneFootball7 hr. ago
Portugal 1-0 Wales: Craig Bellamy wants more from his side after narrow Portugal lossBBCUnited Kingdom3 days ago
Joao Felix relishing second striker role as Portugal kick off Jorge Jesus era with Nations League victoryYahoo3 days ago
Cristiano Ronaldo Draws A Blank, Joao Felix Gives Portugal 1-0 Win Over Wales In Nations LeagueABP Live English3 days ago
UEFA Nations League 2026-27: Cristiano Ronaldo-Led Portugal Edge Past Wales Thanks to Joao Felix's LoneLatestLY3 days ago

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