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- Switzerland fired more attempts (16 vs 10 shots).
- Portugal was more accurate in front of goal (30% on target vs 19%).
- Switzerland held more of the ball (55% possession).
Portugal defeated Switzerland 3-1 in the UEFA Nations League. The fixture is part of the Semi-finals stage in the 2018 season. The match was played at Estádio do Dragão in Porto. Felix Brych, Germany officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Portugal vs Switzerland meeting in UEFA Nations League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Portugal and Switzerland. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
UEFA Nations LeagueRecorded meetings: 3 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Portugal defeated Switzerland 3-1 in the UEFA Nations League. The fixture is part of the Semi-finals stage in the 2018 season. The match was played at Estádio do Dragão in Porto. Felix Brych, Germany officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Portugal vs Switzerland meeting in UEFA Nations League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Portugal and Switzerland. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
UEFA Nations LeagueRecorded meetings: 3 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Cristiano Ronaldo's dream to claim the 2026 World Cup with Portugal has begun, currently at the Round of 32. Cristiano Ronaldo, even at 41 years old, remains a central figure for both his club, Al Nassr, and the Portugal national team. Still drawing global attention, the key question now is when the legendary striker will take the field again. Cristiano Ronaldo’s next game with Al Nassr is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, when they host Al Fateh for Matchday 1 of the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season at Al Awwal Park. However, the Portuguese star’s presence remains to be a major question as he hasn’t been present in any single preseason friendly of the team. The icon’s 2026-27 international campaign with Portugal following the 2026 World Cup is set to begin on Thursday, September 24, when they host Wales for Matchday 1 of the of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League. The forward’s last World Cup game came on July 6th, where Spain beat the Selecao in the Round of 16 with a narrow 1-0 win. In the 2025-26 season, the Portuguese icon scored 30 goals and provided 4 assists in 37 games for Al Nassr, while netting 5 goals in 5 UEFA World Cup qualifiers and 3 in the 2026 World Cup for Portugal, with his personal account in 976 career goals. Cristiano Ronaldo #7 of Portugal celebrates scoring a goal. Ronaldo faced long break due to FIFA schedule After his stunning bicycle-kick goal against Al Khaleej, Cristiano Ronaldo was rested for Al Nassr’s midweek AFC Champions League Two match. But from that point forward, the Portuguese star endured a 24-day gap without competitive action, a result of the upcoming FIFA competition schedule. From December 1 through 18, Qatar hosted the second edition of the FIFA Arab Cup, with the final between Morocco and Jordan played at Lusail Stadium, the same venue as the 2022 World Cup final. With several Saudi Pro League players involved, including stars of the Saudi Arabian national team, clubs, including Al Nassr, were unable to meet domestic player requirements, forcing the SPL into a temporary pause during the tournament.
Today’s fluff is riding a unicycleIt’s been a quiet summer thus far for Folarin Balogun, so why not stir up some controversy by signing for the arch rivals of your boyhood club? The Monaco striker, who started his career at Arsenal, is being linked with a move to Tottenham, who need a goalscorer to ensure they do not finish 17th again. The American’s agents have offered him to Roberto De Zerbi’s side to see if they are willing to bite. One forward certainly of interest to the Italian manager is Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson but no bid has been made.This seems like a sensible point to put in some Tottenham and Manchester City gossip. If Savinho heads down south, as has been discussed for a long old while, Enzo Maresca would like Pedro Neto to replace him as a wing demon, having worked with the Portugal international at Chelsea. In further Spurs winger news, Manor Solomon was close to leaving for West Ham but Hull have entered the race as part of their accelerated transfer activity as they seek to ascertain if the Israeli is a Housemartins fan. Continue reading...
Chelsea are close to finalising a deal with Rayo Vallecano for 28-year-old Spanish left-back Pep Chavarria, who has agreed personal terms with the Premier League side. Chelsea are eyeing a move for 26-year-old Porto and Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa, who was previously linked with Manchester United and has a 60m euro (£51m) release clause.
After visiting his teammates during the preseason friendly against Almeria in Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to return to Al Nassr training sessions in the coming days. Cristiano Ronaldo has officially shifted his focus back to club football after paying a visit to his teammates during Tuesday’s friendly exhibition against UD Almeria in Portugal. With the competitive season right around the corner, reports indicate the Portuguese superstar is set to rejoin full Al Nassr training sessions in the coming days. According to a report from Portuguese outlet A Bola, Ronaldo’s post-World Cup vacation has come to an end. The forward had been enjoying extended time off following Portugal’s 2026 World Cup campaign, spending quality time with family on the island of Mallorca. On Tuesday, Ronaldo stopped by the team’s training facility at the Cidade do Futebol, the national sports complex managed by the Portuguese Football Federation. He reconnected with his teammates on-site and held his first formal meeting with newly appointed head coach Ange Postecoglou. He then watched the preseason match against Almeria, the Spanish second-division club in which he holds a 25% ownership stake. Observing the match alongside former Al Nassr manager and current Portugal national team coach Jorge Jesus, Ronaldo saw Al Nassr wrap up its overseas tour with a 2-0 defeat. Captain Ronaldo meets the squad before #AlNassrAlmeria 🤩🐐 pic.twitter.com/vxQndcX9NF— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) August 4, 2026 Following the loss in Lisbon, Al Nassr will continue sessions in Portugal before returning to Riyadh. Per A Bola, Ronaldo is now cleared to integrate back into full squad training, making his return to the pitch after last appearing professionally in Portugal’s Round of 16 World Cup elimination against Spain on July 6. Ronaldo’s upcoming wedding remains a focal point Al Nassr opens its official 2026-27 campaign on Saturday, August 15, taking on Al Fateh in the Saudi Pro League opener, leaving Ronaldo with only a brief window of squad training before matchday. Meanwhile, details surrounding his upcoming wedding will also remain a major headline throughout the week. Reports from The Sun indicate that Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez will tie the knot in Madeira, the island where the legendary goalscorer grew up, selecting his hometown of Funchal for the ceremony. The wedding is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, at the historic Funchal Cathedral, followed by a reception at the five-star Savoy Palace hotel, where two complete floors and exclusive lounge areas have been reserved across Friday and Saturday for high-profile guests.
In an exclusive interview with World Soccer Talk, Houston 2026 World Cup Host Committee president Chris Canetti discussed the success after welcoming more than 1 million fans in the city, the excitement around Cristiano Ronaldo, and what will be left as legacy in the U.S. Houston solidified its standing as a major international sports destination during the 2026 World Cup, drawing over one million visitors to the city for matches and surrounding festival events. One of the marquee attractions during the tournament was Cristiano Ronaldo, whose Portugal national team played two matches at NRG Stadium, driving massive crowds and fan engagement across the city. Beyond the Portuguese global icon, the overall tournament generated remarkable momentum, drawing sellout crowds across every single fixture hosted in South Texas. In an exclusive interview with World Soccer Talk, Chris Canetti, president of the Houston 2026 World Cup Host Committee, reflected on the logistics and operational triumphs of the North American tournament, the lasting legacy for domestic soccer, and his upcoming career transition. The post-World Cup momentum and operations Two weeks have passed since the conclusion of the largest World Cup in history, spanning record numbers of host cities, venues, participating nations, and total matches. While event operations have naturally scaled back, Canetti emphasized that “there’s so much momentum here in the United States and in Houston from this World Cup,” noting that post-tournament operations remain active. A general view of Houston Stadium. (Jack Gorman/Getty Images) The journey to bring World Cup action to Space City began with the initial united bid back in 2018, receiving formal venue confirmation in June 2022. For Canetti, it represented the culmination of an eight-year campaign that reached its operational peak during match execution. “I think it was very busy leading up to the first day of the World Cup, which for us was the 11th of June, which was the opening of the Fan Festival. And then we had a couple of days where we had our first match, which was June 14th, Germany-Curacao. So those were very busy times building up to that. And then we eventually got into a routine, because nobody’s done this before,” Canetti stated. While Houston’s match hosting concluded with a Round of 16 battle between Canada and Morocco, local operations continued running at full speed: “The busiest times were around when we had the matches here in Houston. We had 21 days when there were matches in Houston, and very, very busy because again, the matches themselves, but also all the different fan bases and the team movements, and all the things that go along with the matches. Then it quieted down a little bit after we played our final match here in Houston on July 4th. But we still had the Fan Fest for two more weeks that kept us going.” Record attendance figures and seamless operational execution Houston hosted seven total World Cup fixtures, with every single match playing to a full-capacity crowd at NRG Stadium for a cumulative attendance of 480,186 spectators, according to the host committee’s official post-tournament report. The venue’s match lineup and official attendance figures included: Germany vs. Curacao: 68,021Portugal vs. Democratic Republic of Congo: 68,777 Netherlands vs. Sweden: 68,777 Portugal vs. Uzbekistan: 68,777Saudi Arabia vs. Cabo Verde: 68,278Brazil vs. Japan: 68,777Morocco vs. Canada: 68,777 Fans of the Netherlands make their way to the stadium. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images) Out of nearly half a million ticket holders inside the venue, 81% traveled from outside the greater Houston area, representing domestic out-of-state visitors and international travelers. Meanwhile, citywide activations and fan spaces generated over one million total engagements (specifically 1,086,499 participants across official events like the Fan Festival). Reflecting on the final numbers, Canetti noted that stadium turnout aligned with in
Turning their attention back to Europa Conference League qualifying action on Thursday night, Braga will welcome Dinamo Minsk to Portugal for their first-leg showdown. With Europe’s elite domestic leagues set to officially make their respective returns over the next fortnight, there are plenty of eye-catching betting promotions available. Verdict: Braga win to nil Best Odds: […] The post Prediction: Braga vs Dinamo Minsk appeared first on SoccerNews.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's dream to claim the 2026 World Cup with Portugal has begun, currently at the Round of 32. Cristiano Ronaldo, even at 41 years old, remains a central figure for both his club, Al Nassr, and the Portugal national team. Still drawing global attention, the key question now is when the legendary striker will take the field again. Cristiano Ronaldo’s next game with Al Nassr is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, when they host Al Fateh for Matchday 1 of the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season at Al Awwal Park. However, the Portuguese star’s presence remains to be a major question as he hasn’t been present in any single preseason friendly of the team. The icon’s 2026-27 international campaign with Portugal following the 2026 World Cup is set to begin on Thursday, September 24, when they host Wales for Matchday 1 of the of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League. The forward’s last World Cup game came on July 6th, where Spain beat the Selecao in the Round of 16 with a narrow 1-0 win. In the 2025-26 season, the Portuguese icon scored 30 goals and provided 4 assists in 37 games for Al Nassr, while netting 5 goals in 5 UEFA World Cup qualifiers and 3 in the 2026 World Cup for Portugal, with his personal account in 976 career goals. Cristiano Ronaldo #7 of Portugal celebrates scoring a goal. Ronaldo faced long break due to FIFA schedule After his stunning bicycle-kick goal against Al Khaleej, Cristiano Ronaldo was rested for Al Nassr’s midweek AFC Champions League Two match. But from that point forward, the Portuguese star endured a 24-day gap without competitive action, a result of the upcoming FIFA competition schedule. From December 1 through 18, Qatar hosted the second edition of the FIFA Arab Cup, with the final between Morocco and Jordan played at Lusail Stadium, the same venue as the 2022 World Cup final. With several Saudi Pro League players involved, including stars of the Saudi Arabian national team, clubs, including Al Nassr, were unable to meet domestic player requirements, forcing the SPL into a temporary pause during the tournament.
Today’s fluff is riding a unicycleIt’s been a quiet summer thus far for Folarin Balogun, so why not stir up some controversy by signing for the arch rivals of your boyhood club? The Monaco striker, who started his career at Arsenal, is being linked with a move to Tottenham, who need a goalscorer to ensure they do not finish 17th again. The American’s agents have offered him to Roberto De Zerbi’s side to see if they are willing to bite. One forward certainly of interest to the Italian manager is Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson but no bid has been made.This seems like a sensible point to put in some Tottenham and Manchester City gossip. If Savinho heads down south, as has been discussed for a long old while, Enzo Maresca would like Pedro Neto to replace him as a wing demon, having worked with the Portugal international at Chelsea. In further Spurs winger news, Manor Solomon was close to leaving for West Ham but Hull have entered the race as part of their accelerated transfer activity as they seek to ascertain if the Israeli is a Housemartins fan. Continue reading...
Chelsea are close to finalising a deal with Rayo Vallecano for 28-year-old Spanish left-back Pep Chavarria, who has agreed personal terms with the Premier League side. Chelsea are eyeing a move for 26-year-old Porto and Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa, who was previously linked with Manchester United and has a 60m euro (£51m) release clause.
After visiting his teammates during the preseason friendly against Almeria in Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to return to Al Nassr training sessions in the coming days. Cristiano Ronaldo has officially shifted his focus back to club football after paying a visit to his teammates during Tuesday’s friendly exhibition against UD Almeria in Portugal. With the competitive season right around the corner, reports indicate the Portuguese superstar is set to rejoin full Al Nassr training sessions in the coming days. According to a report from Portuguese outlet A Bola, Ronaldo’s post-World Cup vacation has come to an end. The forward had been enjoying extended time off following Portugal’s 2026 World Cup campaign, spending quality time with family on the island of Mallorca. On Tuesday, Ronaldo stopped by the team’s training facility at the Cidade do Futebol, the national sports complex managed by the Portuguese Football Federation. He reconnected with his teammates on-site and held his first formal meeting with newly appointed head coach Ange Postecoglou. He then watched the preseason match against Almeria, the Spanish second-division club in which he holds a 25% ownership stake. Observing the match alongside former Al Nassr manager and current Portugal national team coach Jorge Jesus, Ronaldo saw Al Nassr wrap up its overseas tour with a 2-0 defeat. Captain Ronaldo meets the squad before #AlNassrAlmeria 🤩🐐 pic.twitter.com/vxQndcX9NF— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) August 4, 2026 Following the loss in Lisbon, Al Nassr will continue sessions in Portugal before returning to Riyadh. Per A Bola, Ronaldo is now cleared to integrate back into full squad training, making his return to the pitch after last appearing professionally in Portugal’s Round of 16 World Cup elimination against Spain on July 6. Ronaldo’s upcoming wedding remains a focal point Al Nassr opens its official 2026-27 campaign on Saturday, August 15, taking on Al Fateh in the Saudi Pro League opener, leaving Ronaldo with only a brief window of squad training before matchday. Meanwhile, details surrounding his upcoming wedding will also remain a major headline throughout the week. Reports from The Sun indicate that Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez will tie the knot in Madeira, the island where the legendary goalscorer grew up, selecting his hometown of Funchal for the ceremony. The wedding is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, at the historic Funchal Cathedral, followed by a reception at the five-star Savoy Palace hotel, where two complete floors and exclusive lounge areas have been reserved across Friday and Saturday for high-profile guests.
In an exclusive interview with World Soccer Talk, Houston 2026 World Cup Host Committee president Chris Canetti discussed the success after welcoming more than 1 million fans in the city, the excitement around Cristiano Ronaldo, and what will be left as legacy in the U.S. Houston solidified its standing as a major international sports destination during the 2026 World Cup, drawing over one million visitors to the city for matches and surrounding festival events. One of the marquee attractions during the tournament was Cristiano Ronaldo, whose Portugal national team played two matches at NRG Stadium, driving massive crowds and fan engagement across the city. Beyond the Portuguese global icon, the overall tournament generated remarkable momentum, drawing sellout crowds across every single fixture hosted in South Texas. In an exclusive interview with World Soccer Talk, Chris Canetti, president of the Houston 2026 World Cup Host Committee, reflected on the logistics and operational triumphs of the North American tournament, the lasting legacy for domestic soccer, and his upcoming career transition. The post-World Cup momentum and operations Two weeks have passed since the conclusion of the largest World Cup in history, spanning record numbers of host cities, venues, participating nations, and total matches. While event operations have naturally scaled back, Canetti emphasized that “there’s so much momentum here in the United States and in Houston from this World Cup,” noting that post-tournament operations remain active. A general view of Houston Stadium. (Jack Gorman/Getty Images) The journey to bring World Cup action to Space City began with the initial united bid back in 2018, receiving formal venue confirmation in June 2022. For Canetti, it represented the culmination of an eight-year campaign that reached its operational peak during match execution. “I think it was very busy leading up to the first day of the World Cup, which for us was the 11th of June, which was the opening of the Fan Festival. And then we had a couple of days where we had our first match, which was June 14th, Germany-Curacao. So those were very busy times building up to that. And then we eventually got into a routine, because nobody’s done this before,” Canetti stated. While Houston’s match hosting concluded with a Round of 16 battle between Canada and Morocco, local operations continued running at full speed: “The busiest times were around when we had the matches here in Houston. We had 21 days when there were matches in Houston, and very, very busy because again, the matches themselves, but also all the different fan bases and the team movements, and all the things that go along with the matches. Then it quieted down a little bit after we played our final match here in Houston on July 4th. But we still had the Fan Fest for two more weeks that kept us going.” Record attendance figures and seamless operational execution Houston hosted seven total World Cup fixtures, with every single match playing to a full-capacity crowd at NRG Stadium for a cumulative attendance of 480,186 spectators, according to the host committee’s official post-tournament report. The venue’s match lineup and official attendance figures included: Germany vs. Curacao: 68,021Portugal vs. Democratic Republic of Congo: 68,777 Netherlands vs. Sweden: 68,777 Portugal vs. Uzbekistan: 68,777Saudi Arabia vs. Cabo Verde: 68,278Brazil vs. Japan: 68,777Morocco vs. Canada: 68,777 Fans of the Netherlands make their way to the stadium. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images) Out of nearly half a million ticket holders inside the venue, 81% traveled from outside the greater Houston area, representing domestic out-of-state visitors and international travelers. Meanwhile, citywide activations and fan spaces generated over one million total engagements (specifically 1,086,499 participants across official events like the Fan Festival). Reflecting on the final numbers, Canetti noted that stadium turnout aligned with in
Turning their attention back to Europa Conference League qualifying action on Thursday night, Braga will welcome Dinamo Minsk to Portugal for their first-leg showdown. With Europe’s elite domestic leagues set to officially make their respective returns over the next fortnight, there are plenty of eye-catching betting promotions available. Verdict: Braga win to nil Best Odds: […] The post Prediction: Braga vs Dinamo Minsk appeared first on SoccerNews.
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