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Portugal beat Nigeria 2-1 in a World Cup 2026 warm-up friendly, but Cristiano Ronaldo failed to convert clear chances. Ronaldo was substituted in the 65th minute, while substitute Francisco Conceicao scored the winner.
Brazil's women's team received eight red cards—including coaches and players—in a chaotic 0-1 friendly loss to the United States in Fortaleza. The only goal came in the 63rd minute from Sophia Wilson's deflected shot. Brazil had no shots on target, while the U.S. had six.
Argentina cruised to a 3-0 win over Iceland in their final World Cup warm-up. Lionel Messi came off the bench in the second half and scored a penalty to double the lead.
Portugal face Nigeria in their final pre-2026 World Cup friendly on Wednesday in Leiria. The Selecao then fly to the USA for the tournament, where they are among the favourites. Nigeria, missing stars Osimhen and Lookman, are unbeaten in six but failed to qualify for the World Cup.
Japan's national football team held its first official training session at its World Cup base in Nashville, Tennessee, drawing about 5,000 fans. The team arrived after a pre-tournament camp in Mexico and will play a final warm-up against South Korea on June 12 before heading to Qatar for Group E matches.
Spain secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Peru in their final pre-World Cup friendly in Puebla, Mexico. Mikel Oyarzabal scored inside two minutes, and Pedri added a second before halftime. The 2010 world champions open their 2026 campaign against Cape Verde on June 15.
Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during a friendly against Ukraine but was quickly conscious and taken to hospital for checks. Team doctors confirmed his condition is stable and that his ICD device appears to be working. It is the second such incident in five years for the 34-year-old.
England and New Zealand are set to face off in an international friendly, offering both teams a chance to test their lineups and tactics. Starting lineups will be revealed before the match, with fans eager to see performances from debutants.
Iran defeated Mali 2-0 in its final warm-up match before the 2026 World Cup. The team will head to Mexico this week but still faces U.S. visa uncertainty for group-stage matches.
