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Portugal fails to retain women's beach soccer European League

SAPO Notícias12 September 2026 at 15:52

Portugal failed in its attempt to retain the women's beach soccer European League title after a heavy defeat to Spain in the semi-finals. The Portuguese national team lost 2-5 against the Spanish, a result that removed Portugal from the race for the competition title.

This defeat meant Portugal's elimination from the final phase of the tournament, putting an end to their chances of defending the title they had previously won. The Portuguese team was unable to overcome the strong Spanish opponent during the match.

As a consequence of the semi-final defeat, Portugal will now compete for third place in the competition. The national team will face the winner of the match between Italy and Ukraine, who are playing the other semi-final of the European tournament.

Why this matters

This defeat is significant for the Portuguese players and national team, as it represents the end of their run in the European tournament and the impossibility of fighting for the title. Fans in Portugal now have their expectations limited to the third-place consolation match, while the sporting rivalry with Spain once again benefits the neighboring country at these stages of the competition.

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