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The Portugal News6 Jul

Portugal brand launches national football team apparel for pets

World Cup fever continues to sweep through the Portuguese public following the national team's qualification for the tournament's knockout stage.

The Portugal News5 Jul

Diogo Jota honoured in Liverpool a year after his death

Liverpool marked 2 July, one year since the deaths of Portuguese football player Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, with a ceremony next to the "Forever 20" memorial and with the dissemination of evocative messages and content on the club's platforms.

The Portugal News4 Jul

Portugal match against Croatia was the most watched of the day

The fourth match of the Portuguese national team in the 2026 World Cup, which the Portuguese team won against Croatia and was broadcast by SIC, was the most-watched program of the day, according to CAEM/MediaMonitor.

The Portugal News2 Jul

Portugal Meet Croatia’s Tournament Pedigree

As Roberto Martínez’s squad prepares to face a battle-tested Croatia in the Round of 32, the Seleção must rediscover their clinical edge to overcome one of international football’s most resilient and experienced tournament teams. 

Portugal Resident2 Jul

More trees, less asphalt: How Portugal’s cities can beat the heat

As Portugal endures another spell of extreme temperatures, experts are warning that the country’s cities need more trees, parks and permeable surfaces – and less asphalt – if they are The post More trees, less asphalt: How Portugal’s cities can beat the heat appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Algarve Daily News2 Jul

Algarvian footballer Mateus Fernandes signed to Tottenham Hotspurs, in club’s most expensive signing ever

Portuguese midfielder and Olhão local Mateus Fernandes has completed a move to Tottenham Hotspur after spending last season at West Ham United, who were relegated from the Premier League.

The Portugal News2 Jul

Portugal seeks to get closer to the final of the 2026 World Cup

The Portuguese national football team will face Croatia on 3 July, Lisbon time, in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, seeking a victory that will advance them to the Round of 16.

The Portugal News2 Jul

Portuguese Prime Minister to visit Toronto for Portugal vs. Croatia match

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro will attend the national football team's match against Croatia, a Round of 32 game in the 2026 World Cup, taking place this Thursday in Toronto, Canada.

Portugal Resident1 Jul

Lisbon records highs of 58.3°C on asphalt pavement in sun

A pilot campaign to measure the temperature of urban surfaces in Lisbon, coordinated by a residents’ association, recorded maximum temperatures of 58.3 degrees Celsius (°C) on asphalt pavement in the The post Lisbon records highs of 58.3°C on asphalt pavement in sun appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident1 Jul

Portuguese rescue team keeps trapped Venezuelan alive against odds

Portuguese rescue teams deployed to earthquake-hit Venezuela are engaged in a race against time to save a 44-year-old man who has remained trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed shopping The post Portuguese rescue team keeps trapped Venezuelan alive against odds appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News1 Jul

Free Summer Health Market

On Sunday, 12 July, LOVITALL is organising the Summer Health Market at Carvoeiro Tennis & Padel Club alongside the finals of the Padelitas Padel Tournament.

The Portugal News30 Jun

Penalty Chaos: Germany and Netherlands Dumped Out in Historic Shootout Drama

A night of ultimate drama saw two of Europe's traditional football powerhouses dumped out of the 2026 World Cup, as Paraguay's gritty defiance and Morocco's tactical brilliance completely rewrote the tournament script.

Portugal Resident30 Jun

Tickets go on sale for Sporting’s Algarve friendlies

Tickets have gone on sale for Sporting CP’s three pre-season matches at the Estádio Algarve this July, giving fans the chance to watch the Portuguese champions take on Celtic, Strasbourg The post Tickets go on sale for Sporting’s Algarve friendlies appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News30 Jun

Portuguese community in Canada lives historic moment with national football team presence

The Portuguese community in Toronto views the national football team's presence in the city for the 2026 World Cup match against Croatia as a historic moment for one of the largest Portuguese communities in the diaspora.

Portugal Resident29 Jun

Carvoeiro hosts Summer Health Market

The Algarve’s health and wellbeing community comes together on Sunday, July 12, when Lovitall hosts the Summer Health Market during the finals (and semifinals) of the Padelitas Padel Tournament at The post Carvoeiro hosts Summer Health Market appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident29 Jun

Vitória SC latest club to choose Algarve for pre-season training camp

The Algarve continues to cement its reputation as Portugal’s summer football training base, with historic Portuguese club Vitória SC – commonly known as Vitória de Guimarães – becoming the latest The post Vitória SC latest club to choose Algarve for pre-season training camp appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News29 Jun

Portugal match against Colombia was the most watched program on TV

The third group stage match for Portugal in the 2026 World Cup, which ended in a draw against Colombia and was broadcast on RTP1, was the most-watched program on 28 June, according to data from CAEM/MediaMonitor.

The Portugal News29 Jun

Portuguese athlete elected the best young handball player in Europe

Portuguese right-back Francisco Costa, from Sporting, was elected the best young player of the last season in Europe, announced the European Handball Federation (EHF).

The Portugal News27 Jun

Football Futures

A women’s blind football team in Mexico is helping visually impaired players gain confidence, independence and community. 

The Portugal News27 Jun

Public transport service reinforced in Portugal due to the game against Colombia

Transtejo Soflusa (TTSL) will provide an additional river service at 3:15 am on June 28th so that football fans can travel to Lisbon to watch the game between Portugal and Colombia, the company announced.

Portugal Resident27 Jun

Portugal through to World Cup knockouts ahead of Colombia clash

Portugal have officially secured their place in the last 32 of the 2026 World Cup before even kicking a ball in their final Group K match against Colombia. Roberto Martínez’s The post Portugal through to World Cup knockouts ahead of Colombia clash appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

Lisbon Sport

Gentle giants at Casuals For the first time since our launch in September, The Resident – Greater Lisbon Edition can bring you a report on rugby, the so-called sport of The post Lisbon Sport appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

FOOTBALL FOCUS

Poisoned Chalice LAST WEEK, Europe was awash with high-profile domestic cup action. In Portugal, the last 14 (Beira-Mar received a bye) produced a tie worthy of the final itself, with The post FOOTBALL FOCUS appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

ALGARVE FOOTBALL

Derby time! JANUARY SAW what was, without doubt, the Algarve’s biggest match of the year, Liga da Honra mid-table neighbours Portimonense and Olhanense fighting out the unofficial regional championship in The post ALGARVE FOOTBALL appeared first on Portugal Resident .