Two defeats and last place in a mini-tournament it expected to win have dealt Germany a cold dose of reality ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said that the 2-1 comeback win against Germany in the Nations League semi-finals really tested the character of his team, but added he was proud of his players. "I think Germany are a team that really tests you,

Cristiano Ronaldo's coach and teammates praised his leadership after Sunday's Nations League final win over Spain in Munich. Portugal twice fell behind, but twice came back, with Ronaldo scoring the second equalizer.

But after an ineffective opening forty-five minutes and allowing Wirtz an easy opener, Portugal gutted out a remarkable comeback victory. Martinez, to his credit, introduced Vitinha and Conceição, Portugal took control, and defeated Germany for the first time in 25 years to qualify for the final on Sunday against the winner of Spain vs France.

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Portugal put on an attacking masterclass in their Nations League semi-final win against Germany in Munich on Wednesday night.

Kylian Mbappe scored his 50th career goal for France in the UEFA Nations League third-place match win over Germany.