Leao Red Card Overshadows Portugal Win Over Chile

Rafael Leao, Portugal, Chile, Bruno Fernandes
6 June 2026

Portugal beat Chile 2-1 in a pre-World Cup friendly, but Rafael Leao’s red card became the main talking point. Bruno Fernandes scored after Goncalo Guedes opened the scoring, while Lucas Cepeda struck late for Chile.

Leao was dismissed for swiping at Ivan Roman during a first-half scuffle, with both players sent off. FIFA could still review the violent-conduct offence, though Portugal expect any ban to affect only their final warm-up.