The Latest Breaking News from Portugal

Portugal delays handover of French mother accused of abandoning children

Portuguese authorities have refused to immediately extradite to France a 41-year-old woman suspected of abandoning her two young children, who were found last month crying at the side of a road south of Lisbon.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 24

FIFA World Cup 2026: Record-breaking match for Ronaldo; Modric joins 200 club; England's unwanted record

Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name in history with a brace, leading Portugal to a dominant 5-0 win and becoming the first to score in six World Cups. England endured a frustrating goalless draw against Ghana, while Croatia and Colombia secured crucial 1-0 victories. Modric also reached a remarkable 200 international…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

European holiday hotspots with extreme heat warnings this week

The UK Foreign Office has issued extreme temperature warnings for France, Spain and Portugal

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan: Record-breaking Ronaldo silences critics with brace

Ronaldo announced his arrival at the World Cup with two goals as Portugal ignited their campaign with a 5-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 24

FIFA 2026: Colombia beat Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockouts

Colombia finally broke down a stubborn DR Congo side on Tuesday to secure a 1-0 win that guaranteed their place in the World Cup knockout rounds. Colombia, who failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, will face Portugal in Miami on Saturday, while DR Congo take on…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

The ultimate beach hike: Portugal’s Fishermen’s Trail reveals the Algarve’s wild side

This long-distance coastal trek takes in towering rock faces, isolated beaches and tasty pitstops

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

World Cup 2026: Colombia battle past DR Congo to reach round of 32

⁠Colombia secured ​their place in the World Cup knockouts round with a game to spare after a 1-0 victory over DR Congo pushed them back to the top of Group ​K ‌on Tuesday, with Daniel Munoz ⁠finding a winner in the 76th minute after the South Americans had been ‌frustrated…

France 24 · Jun 24

Ghana dig in for stalemate with England at World Cup

Ghana fought their way to a 0-0 draw with England on Tuesday night that took them closer to qualifying for the knockout stages at the World Cup for the first time since their dazzling run to the last eight in 2010 in South Africa.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 24

Colombia lay down gauntlet to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal with DR Congo victory

Colombia 1-0 DR Congo: Daniel Munoz’s deflected finish made it two wins from two for the South American side

The Independent UK · Jun 24

2026 World Cup Projected Bracket: It’s Opening Up for the USMNT

With only one round of group stage games remaining, Mauricio Pochettino’s side could be in line for a relatively inviting run to the quarterfinals.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 24