#portugal

#portugal

Portugal have been handed a major blow in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. They would have expected to pick up a win over Ireland earlier today, but they have now crashed to a 2-0 defeat. Goals from Troy Parrott ensured that Ireland kept their World Cup hopes alive. Meanwhile, Portugal would have secured their place in the 2026 World Cup with a victory today. It seems that they will decide their World Cup fate in the final game of the group stage.

For many Bay Area residents, living or investing abroad is more than a dream it's a strategic move. Recent political shifts have driven more Americans to explore life overseas, whether for policy changes, a slower pace, lower costs, or smart investments in emerging markets. In the first three quarters of this year, almost 5% of Red Oak Realty's East Bay clients moved internationally.

It has been a glorious 2025 for Portugal and Paris St-Germain midfielder Vitinha. The 25-year-old was integral for his club side as they won a treble including a maiden Champions League title. He then helped Portugal win the Nations League, scoring in the shootout as they beat Spain on penalties in the final. To cap off a successful spells, he was voted as the third best player in the world behind Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal at the Ballon d'Or ceremony.

Portugal has rapidly climbed the ranks of global dream destinations for expats, retirees, and digital nomads seeking sun, surf, historic charm, and an affordable European lifestyle. Its laid-back pace, beautiful coastlines, and relatively low cost of living make it appear like the perfect place to build a new life abroad. However, behind the Instagram-perfect images of tiled streets and sunset wine pours lie realities that few newcomers anticipate before arriving.

But when people visit and ask me for advice on what to see, do, and eat, I'm more than happy to share my personal recommendations (seriously, slide me a DM, and I'll share my private Google doc with you). There is, however, one travel tip I think everyone plotting a vacation here needs to know. And that is you should never-ever-skip a sunset.

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The U.S. Soccer Federation is finalizing details for the United States to play Portugal in a friendly in March, with Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium the likely venue, multiple sources with knowledge of the discussions told ESPN. The match, if held, would see Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo play in the U.S. for the first time since 2014 when he was here as part of Real Madrid's tour of the U.S.