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Portugal secured a hard‑fought 2‑1 victory over Chile in a pre‑World Cup friendly on Saturday, extending their unbeaten run to four matches. Cristiano Ronaldo started and played the first half before being substituted. Goncalo Guedes opened the scoring in the 58th minute, and Bruno Fernandes curled in a superb second from outside the box. Chile pulled one back in stoppage time. Portugal will face Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Wednesday in their final warm‑up game before the 2026 World Cup.
Key Points:
Portugal’s victory boosts their confidence ahead of facing Nigeria, who missed World Cup qualification.
Bruno Fernandes’ outstanding performance signals he is in top form for the tournament.
Nigeria’s defence will face a stern test against Ronaldo, Fernandes, and Bernardo Silva.
The Super Eagles will seek to avenge their 4‑0 friendly loss to Portugal in 2022.
For Portugal, this match is the final step in World Cup preparations; for Nigeria, it is a chance to prove they can compete with elite opposition.
Nigeria face Portugal on Wednesday in Leiria, aiming to build on their 2‑2 draw with Poland and upset a World Cup contender.
Sources: Pulse Sports, BBC Sports
