The "Seleção das Quinas," Portugal's national team, defeated Nigeria in an exciting match during their final friendly before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In an international friendly match on Wednesday, 10 Jun 2026 GMT+7, Portugal hosted Nigeria at home.
The first half opened with Portugal taking the lead in the 23rd minute when Diogo Dalot passed back to Pedro Neto, who struck a left-footed shot that flew into the far post.
Then in the 37th minute, Nigeria equalized 1-1 as Ogor Adams broke through to score with a left-footed shot, and the first half ended with this scoreline.
In the second half, at the 75th minute, Portugal regained the lead 2-1 when Francisco Conceição received the ball on the right flank, cut inside, and fired a left-footed shot into the goal.
The match ended with Portugal defeating Nigeria 2-1, boosting their confidence ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Portugal is in Group K alongside DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia, and will start their 2026 World Cup campaign against DR Congo on 17 Jun 2026 GMT+7.