Portugal Croatia in the first round of the European League against the handsome old Mo or play again[suchunfei]

  Portugal and Croatia, Poland, Scotland in Group A, Portugal's first two games are at home against Croatia and Scotland, coach Martinez hopes to get all three points, consolidate the right to qualify.

  Two months ago in the European Championship, Portugal was eliminated in the last eight, and Croatia failed to reach the group stage. Portugal's best result in the UEFA Nations League was the title they won in 2019, but they have failed to reach the last two semi-finals, with France and Spain the champions in 2021 and 2023 respectively.

  The match against Ireland on Sunday was Southgate's first for England since his eight-year tenure ended.

  The Group A clash between Portugal and Croatia will take place on Friday (Sept 6, Singapore time), with Ronaldo (39) and Luka Modric (38) both expected to play for their respective national teams. According to foreign media reports, Modric does not intend to withdraw from the national team at present, and even hopes to participate in the 2026 United States Canada Mexico World Cup.