Cenoura Cars continued their outstanding start to the 2026 Lisbon Fives with a statement performance against L'Albiceleste, extending their perfect record at the top of Group A. The Portuguese side came into the match having won both of their opening fixtures without conceding, while L'Albiceleste arrived level on points with the chasing pack but sitting lower on goal difference despite a win and a defeat. With both sides still firmly in the mix for Cup qualification, the fixture carried clear significance at the top end of the table.

The first half was a tight and tactical affair, with L'Albiceleste showing why they remain one of the most experienced tournament sides in the competition – even they could be competing in the Veterans category. They matched Cenoura Cars for large spells, limiting clear chances and keeping the league leaders relatively quiet in attacking areas. Despite Cenoura Cars' growing dominance in the group standings, they were unable to find a breakthrough before the interval, and the sides went into half-time locked at 0–0. After the break, however, Cenoura Cars stepped up the intensity and began to assert themselves more decisively in the final third. The breakthrough arrived through Guilherme Castro, whose goal opened the scoring and shifted momentum firmly in favour of the Portuguese side. From that point, Cenoura Cars looked increasingly dangerous, with their attacking movement and quick combinations causing problems for the French as they hunted an equaliser.

They sealed another impressive victory with further goals from João Palma and a second from Castro, completing a 3–0 win and maintaining their 100% record. The result kept Cenoura Cars firmly in control at the top of the table, extending their lead to six points and reinforcing their status as early tournament frontrunners, while L'Albiceleste were left to regroup despite a strong first-half showing.

Bonde Sem Freio strengthened their position in Group A with a commanding 4–0 victory over L'Albiceleste, delivering a ruthless first-half performance that effectively settled the contest before the interval. The defending champions came into the match sitting third with a game in hand and knowing a win would move them firmly into contention for a top-two finish, while L'Albiceleste were under pressure after two consecutive defeats and in need of a result to keep their Cup hopes alive.

From the outset, the Brazilian side imposed themselves with intensity and precision in attack, quickly putting L'Albiceleste on the back foot. Pedro Djuf, fresh from his hat-trick in the previous game, continued his excellent form by opening the scoring and setting the tone for a dominant spell from Bonde Sem Freio. Their pressing and movement caused constant problems, and they looked dangerous every time they advanced into the final third. The pressure told again as Wheverton added the second goal (joint 6th top scorer last year) further underlining the Brazilians' superiority, before Djuf struck once more to complete his brace and extend the lead to 3–0. L'Albiceleste struggled to respond to the tempo and physicality of the opposition, finding themselves unable to build sustained possession or create pressure as the game slipped away before half-time.

Gustavo Oliveira then added a fourth to complete a devastating first-half display, effectively ending the contest before the break. With no further goals after half-time, Bonde Sem Freio managed the second period comfortably to close out a 4–0 victory, keeping their push for the top two firmly on track. For L'Albiceleste, the group phase was over and they currently occupied 4th position – a Plate qualification position. They needed Cenoura Cars to defeat Clapham Southgate in the next game to avoid elimination.

Cenoura Cars secured the Group A title in the 2026 Lisbon Fives with a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Clapham Southgate, completing a perfect group stage record in the process. The Portuguese side came into the match needing just a point to confirm top spot, while Clapham Southgate faced a near-impossible task of requiring a four-goal win to have any chance of overtaking L'Albiceleste, but despite the contrasting pressures, both teams produced a competitive and lively encounter.

Cenoura Cars made a strong start and continued their excellent tournament form, taking the lead through Paulo Magalhães before Fabio Monteiro added a second to put them 2–0 up and in control. However, Clapham Southgate responded positively, showing they always had goals in them as Charlie Pyre pulled a goal back to make it 2–1, giving the English side belief heading into half-time. After the break, Magalhães struck again to restore Cenoura Cars' two-goal advantage at 3–1, putting them within touching distance of another victory. Clapham Southgate refused to fade, though, and James Pye reduced the deficit once more to 3–2, ensuring a tense finish as they became the first team to score against the previously flawless defence of Cenoura Cars.

Despite late pressure, Cenoura Cars held firm to secure their fourth consecutive win and confirm themselves as Group A champions with a 100% record. For Clapham Southgate, it was a narrow defeat and an encouraging performance overall as they bowed out of the competition.

Sloane FC and defending champions Bonde Sem Freio met in a decisive final Group A fixture, with both sides on six points and a place in the Cup competition on the line. This was a de facto Cup Quarter-Final. The Brazilians knew a draw would be enough thanks to their superior goal difference, while Sloane FC were required to win to break into the top two, setting up a high-stakes encounter between two of the group's strongest performers.

Bonde Sem Freio made the more decisive start and quickly underlined their attacking quality, with Wheverton opening the scoring for his second goal in as many games. Pedro Djuf, continuing his excellent tournament form, then added a second to give the Brazilians a commanding 2–0 lead and put them firmly in control of qualification proceedings. It was Djuf's 6 th goal of the tournament (so far). Sloane FC responded before half-time through Joe MacDonald, who struck his third goal of the tournament to reduce the deficit to 2–1 and keep his side's hopes alive going into the break. However, Bonde Sem Freio reasserted themselves in the second half, with Fabricio Simoes adding a crucial third to restore their two-goal cushion and swing momentum firmly back in their favour. It now meant Sloane FC had to score 3 without reply in the closing stages.

From there, the defending champions managed the game professionally to secure a 3–1 victory, confirming second place in Group A and progression to the Cup competition, where their title defence would continue despite the early scare v Cenoura Cars. Sloane FC, provided a spirited campaign and competitive performances throughout, but had to settle for third place and qualification for the Plate competition.