Wales kicked off their Nations League A campaign with a 1-0 loss to Portugal in Lisbon. Joao Felix's deflected 22nd-minute strike proved to be the difference, securing the win for the hosts.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, making his 234th international appearance, had a frustrating evening. He missed several opportunities and saw a second-half effort ruled out for offside by VAR before being substituted in the 67th minute.
The match saw Portugal dominate offensively, registering 23 shots compared to Wales' five. Wales manager Craig Bellamy had previously welcomed the challenge of being in a tough group with Portugal, Norway, and Denmark, viewing it as an opportunity to improve their seeding for the 2028 European Championship.