Ronaldo misses big chances in Portugal’s World Cup warmup win over Nigeria
Summary
Portugal won 2-1 against Nigeria in a warmup game before the FIFA World Cup 2026. Cristiano Ronaldo missed key chances to score, but teammates Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceicao scored goals for Portugal.Key Facts
- Portugal beat Nigeria 2-1 in a friendly match in Leiria.
- Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, missed clear chances but played 65 minutes.
- Ronaldo will play his sixth World Cup in 2026, tying a record.
- Pedro Neto scored first for Portugal in the 23rd minute.
- Nigeria’s Akor Adams equalized at the 37th minute.
- Francisco Conceicao scored the winning goal in the 75th minute.
- Portuguese coach Roberto Martinez made many substitutions at halftime.
- Portugal will play in Group K against Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia in the World Cup starting next week in Houston, Texas.
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