Portugal beat Wales 1-0 in UEFA Nations League opener
Felix scored the winner as Portugal defeated Wales 1-0 in Lisbon, marking a frustrating night for Cristiano Ronaldo who failed to score.
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The odds
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Price data
| Time | Chance of yes |
|---|---|
| now | 95% |
| 26 Sept, 13:50 UTC | 95% |
| 25 Sept, 03:44 UTC | 99% |
| 24 Sept, 14:28 UTC | 98% |
| 23 Sept, 13:33 UTC | 80% |
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The story so far
6 publishers have covered this in 9 articles since 24 Sept 2026. SI Feed published first, on 24 September at 01:00 UTC; Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera followed 14h 46m later. The most recent article, from BBC Sport, appeared on 24 September at 21:09 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera (major outlet), The Guardian Sport (major outlet), SI Feed, SkySports, CNET, BBC Sport.
3 prediction markets price this story:
- Cristiano Ronaldo plays for Portugal Men's National Team in an official match — resolved “Yes” on 26 Sept 2026. The market resolves to Yes if Cristiano Ronaldo plays in an official competitive match for the Portugal Men's National Team after July 20, 2026 and before his retirement. It resolves to No if he does not play in such a match within that timeframe or if he retires before playing again. Readers often mistake the start date of the condition, thinking it applies to matches before July 20, 2026.
- Spain — the market puts it at 65%, with $179 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 28 Jun 2027. The outcome is Yes if Spain wins the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League tournament. The outcome is No if any other team wins that specific title. Readers often mistake this for the current year's competition or confuse it with winning a single match rather than the entire championship.
- Portugal — the market puts it at 8%, with $104 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 15 Aug 2028. Portugal wins the 2028 UEFA European Championship title. Readers often mistake the deadline for the final match date rather than the official tournament conclusion.
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How it unfolded
Every source in the order it published, with the odds on Cristiano Ronaldo plays for Portugal Men's National Team in an official match at that moment. A dash means the source published before we started tracking prices.
- SI FeedPortugal vs. Wales—Nations League: Preview, Predictions and Lineups80%
- Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraLIVE: Portugal vs Wales – UEFA Nations League98%▲18 points since the previous source
- SI FeedHow to Watch Portugal vs. Wales on TV, Live Stream98%
- SkySportsPortugal vs Wales: Ronaldo expected to start in Nations League opener98%
- The Guardian SportNetherlands v Germany, Portugal v Wales and more: Uefa Nations League – live98%
- CNETWatch UEFA Nations League Soccer: Livestream Portugal vs. Wales From Anywhere98%
- SkySportsWales beaten by Portugal on frustrating night for Ronaldo98%
- Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraPortugal beat Wales 1-0 with Felix goal as Nations League defence begins98%
- BBC SportFelix gives Portugal win over Wales in Nations League opener98%
- Market resolved: Yes
Sources
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- Portugal beat Wales 1-0 with Felix goal as Nations League defence begins Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
- Netherlands v Germany, Portugal v Wales and more: Uefa Nations League – live The Guardian Sport ·
- LIVE: Portugal vs Wales – UEFA Nations League Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
- Felix gives Portugal win over Wales in Nations League opener BBC Sport
- Wales beaten by Portugal on frustrating night for Ronaldo SkySports
- Watch UEFA Nations League Soccer: Livestream Portugal vs. Wales From Anywhere CNET
Related prediction markets
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- Resolved Cristiano Ronaldo plays for Portugal Men's National Team in an official match Yes 42d ago
The market favoured Yes at 99% a day out, and it won. How often it's right
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- Kalshi Spain 65% +1
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- Kalshi Portugal 8%
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In this story
- Portugal
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- Cristiano Ronaldo
- UEFA Nations League