Portugal national football team
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Portugal national football team, translated into English and compared across sources. 36 recent stories.
World Cup stars, underdogs, and old grudges define the tournament so far
The article surveys the biggest World Cup stories so far, led by Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo, plus surprise runs by Curaçao and Cape Verde. It also previews decisive group-stage mat…
Ronaldo’s old scoring instincts are back, and Portugal need them
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice for Portugal against Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first player to score in six World Cups. The article says Portugal’s tactical ch…
Ronaldo Answers Critics as Portugal Crushes Uzbekistan, Other Night Previews Follow
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 on Tuesday night into Wednesday. The roundup also noted England’s 0-0 draw with Ghana, Croatia’s 1-0 win over Pa…
Portugal routs Uzbekistan as World Cup group play continues
The second round of the 2026 World Cup group stage ended overnight with four matches. Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0, England drew 0-0 with Ghana, and Croatia defeated Panama 1-0.
England Held, Modric Reaches Rare Milestone as Ronaldo Makes History
Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice and becoming the first player to score in six World Cups. England drew 0-0 with Ghana, Croatia beat Panama 1-0…
Ronaldo's Sisters Hit Back After Portugal's 5-0 Win Over Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan on Tuesday. His sisters, Elma and Katia, responded with lengthy social media posts defending him and attacking…
Colombia Beats Congo 1-0 to Reach the Next Round
Colombia defeated Congo 1-0 at the 2026 World Cup and secured a place in the next round. Daniel Muñoz scored in the 75th minute after Colombia dominated the match, and the team no…
Modric Hits Historic 200th Appearance as Croatia Beats Panama
Croatia beat Panama 1-0, virtually securing a place in the next stage and eliminating Panama. The match was Luka Modric’s 200th official international appearance, making him the f…
Ronaldo’s early goal and free-kick decoy stun World Cup observers
Cristiano Ronaldo scored early for Portugal against Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup, easing criticism with a sixth-minute goal. Minutes later, he acted as a decoy on a free kick…
Martinez Faces Accusations of Wasting Portugal's Golden Generation Again
Portugal opened the 2026 World Cup with a disappointing 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston. Roberto Martinez is being criticized for conservative tactics…
Portugal's Midfield Brilliance Is Being Overshadowed by Ronaldo's Presence
The article says Portugal’s midfield is exceptionally intelligent and technically gifted, but Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence is limiting its full impact. A quote by João Neves prais…
Ronaldo Debate Grips Portugal After Flat World Cup Showing
Cristiano Ronaldo is under heavy criticism in Portugal after a poor showing in the 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo at the 2026 World Cup. Despite growing calls for…
Tuchel’s England turns style into substance, while Croatia faces a Modric dilemma
England beat Croatia 4-2 in the tournament’s standout match, strengthening Thomas Tuchel’s case as a transformative national-team coach. The article also previews Portugal-Uzbekis…
Portugal under pressure as Ronaldo debate dominates World Cup buildup
Portugal meet Uzbekistan in Houston tonight after an underwhelming draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo raised fresh questions about Cristiano Ronaldo’s role. Francisco Conc…
Messi Becomes World Cup’s All-Time Top Scorer
Lionel Messi scored his 17th World Cup goal on Monday against Austria, passing Miroslav Klose to become the tournament’s all-time leading scorer. The strike came after a missed pe…
False Ronaldo Quote Sparks Social Media Storm in Portugal
After Portugal’s 1-1 draw with Congo, a clipped Joao Neves quote and a fake post about Cristiano Ronaldo fueled a social media backlash in Portugal. The story spread to teammates…
Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo Chase World Cup Records as 2026 Tournament Produces History
The 2026 World Cup, expanded to 48 teams and 104 matches, is already creating conditions for multiple records to fall. Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, Kane, Haaland and others are all wit…
Should Spain Panic After a Goalless Draw? The History Says Not Yet
Spain’s 0-0 draw with Cape Verde has sparked alarm after a disappointing World Cup debut. The article argues that history shows many eventual finalists start slowly, and Spain its…
Paul Scholes Says Ronaldo Should Only Start as a Goalkeeper
Cristiano Ronaldo is facing criticism after a quiet start for Portugal at the 2026 World Cup. Paul Scholes said the 41-year-old should only start as a goalkeeper and claimed he wo…
Ronaldo debate intensifies after Portugal’s 1-1 draw with Congo
Portugal’s 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo at the start of the 2026 World Cup has intensified criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo’s role. Former Manchester United strike…
Ronaldo Row Deepens After Portugal Draw, as Georgina Rodriguez Reacts to Fake Post
Portugal’s 1-1 opening draw with DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup intensified scrutiny on Cristiano Ronaldo and his standing in the team. A fake social media post, Georgina Rodrigue…
Portugal’s World Cup draw fuels scrutiny over Ronaldo and Martinez
Portugal began its 2026 World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Congo, drawing criticism toward Cristiano Ronaldo and coach Roberto Martinez. Reports of Martinez talks to join Al Nassr…
Ronaldo Faces Fierce Criticism After Portugal Draw With DR Congo
Portugal drew 1-1 with DR Congo, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s scoreless 90-minute display drew intense criticism. Pundits blamed both Ronaldo’s decline and Roberto Martinez for keeping…
England and Ghana thrill as Portugal disappoints in a four-match World Cup night
World Cup 2026 featured four matches and 13 goals, led by England’s 4-2 win over Croatia. Portugal disappointed in a 1-1 draw with DR Congo, Ghana won in the 95th minute, and Colo…
Messi, Kane, Mbappé and Haaland give the opening week of the World Cup a historic feel
The article says the World Cup’s opening week has already produced historic performances from Messi, Kane, Mbappé and Haaland. It argues the expanded format, new rules and VAR hav…
Portugal Defends Ronaldo After Flat World Cup Draw Raises Deeper Questions
Portugal began its World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Congo, and Cristiano Ronaldo again failed to score. Coach Roberto Martinez defended him and said the team’s issues were deeper…
Colombia Opens World Cup Campaign With 3-1 Win Over Uzbekistan
Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 at Estadio Azteca to open its 2026 World Cup campaign. Uzbekistan scored its first-ever World Cup goal in its tournament debut, but Colombia responded…
England Impresses, Portugal Stumbles on Day 7 of the 2026 World Cup
England beat Croatia 4-2, with Harry Kane setting a new England World Cup scoring record. Portugal were held 1-1 by Congo, and Ghana won 1-0 with a 95th-minute goal over Panama.
Harry Kane Surpasses Ronaldo and Closes in on England’s World Cup Scoring Record
Harry Kane scored for England against Croatia at the 2026 World Cup and reached nine career World Cup goals. That moved him ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and left him one behind Gary…
Ronaldo Under Fire After Portugal’s Frustrating 1-1 Draw With DR Congo
Portugal drew 1-1 with the Democratic Republic of Congo in its opening 2026 World Cup Group I match. Cristiano Ronaldo set an age record but struggled, while João Neves and Yoane…
Yohan Wissa Overcomes Injury to Score Congo’s First-Ever World Cup Goal
Yohan Wissa scored Congo’s first-ever World Cup goal in a 1-1 first-half draw with Portugal in Houston. The Newcastle striker had missed months after a knee injury and was limited…
Joao Neves Opens Portugal’s World Cup Campaign With a Rare Header Record
Portugal opened its World Cup with an early goal from Joao Neves after six minutes. The 1.71-meter PSG midfielder has 22 career goals, including six headers, and is Portugal’s thi…
Ronaldo’s Extreme Regimen Keeps Him Elite, but Portugal Faces a Tactical Dilemma
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, maintains an expensive, highly controlled fitness routine that he credits for his longevity. The article argues Portugal’s World Cup hopes may depend on whe…
Portugal’s Ronaldo Dilemma Ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo goes into the 2026 World Cup aged 41 after winning his first Saudi title with Al Nassr and scoring 28 league goals. The article asks whether Portugal still needs…
At 38, Lionel Messi breaks Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup hat-trick age record
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria at the 2026 World Cup. At 38, he broke Cristiano Ronaldo's record to become the oldest player ever to score a W…
Can Argentina Break the World Cup Repeat Curse?
Argentina head to the 2026 World Cup as FIFA's top-ranked team and defending champions, aiming to become the first repeat winners since Brazil in 1962. The article says their path…