Portugal hosts Nigeria in their final pre-tournament friendly at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria on Wednesday night, a match that brings the curtain down on Roberto Martínez’s World Cup preparations before A Seleção fly out to the United States to begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. For Nigeria’s Super Eagles, who missed out on the World Cup in heartbreaking fashion, this is both a tough test and a last opportunity to build momentum before the next cycle begins. Here is everything you need to know about how to watch the Portugal vs Nigeria live stream, plus the full TV schedule by region and predicted lineups for both sides.
Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Kick-off: 8:45 PM BST / 9:45 PM CEST / 3:45 PM ET
Venue: Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria, Portugal
Competition: International Friendly
How to Watch Portugal vs Nigeria Live Stream
Portugal
In Portugal, the match is broadcast free-to-air on RTP 1 and available to stream on the RTP Play app and website at no cost. Premium subscribers can also follow the action on Sport TV 1 and Sport TV 2. RTP Play works on mobile, tablet and smart TV – no subscription required.
United Kingdom
The match kicks off at 8:45 PM BST, making it a prime-time watch for UK fans. Check BBC iPlayer and ITVX for coverage, as both broadcasters have been airing World Cup warm-up matches throughout the June window. Confirm your channel on local listings ahead of kick-off.
United States
American fans can follow the match through:
- ESPN+ (dedicated streaming platform, subscription required)
- FuboTV (multi-language streaming, free trial available)
- Sling TV (subscription service with ESPN access)
Nigeria and Africa
Nigerian fans have several free and subscription options:
- SuperSport (DStv and GOtv platforms, subscription required)
- NTA Sports 24 (free-to-air)
- Afro Sports TV
- NFF TV YouTube channel (free online live stream, no subscription needed)
The NFF TV YouTube channel is worth bookmarking for fans across Africa and the diaspora who want a free, official stream with no subscription.
France
French fans can follow the match on L’Équipe Live Foot, available free online.
Global
For fans in other regions, ESPN affiliates and local sports broadcasters typically carry Portugal friendlies. A VPN connecting to Portugal’s RTP Play or Nigeria’s NFF TV YouTube channel is a reliable free option for fans outside those regions – always check the service’s terms of use before doing so.
Match Details at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Portugal vs Nigeria |
| Date | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 8:45 PM(BST), 9:45 PM(CEST), 3:45 PM(ET) |
| Venue | Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria |
| Capacity | ~30,000 |
| Competition | International Friendly |
Predicted Lineups
Official lineups are released approximately one hour before kick-off. All lineups below are predicted based on confirmed squad lists, recent match selections and pre-match reporting.
Portugal Predicted XI (4-3-3)
Roberto Martínez will have a near-full squad available for this fixture, a major boost after being without five key players for last Saturday’s 2-1 win over Chile. The big news is that the Paris Saint-Germain quartet of Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, João Neves and Gonçalo Ramos have all rejoined the squad following their involvement in the Champions League final, and all four are expected to feature. Martínez is expected to rotate heavily and use two different XIs across the two halves, as he has done throughout the June window.
Cristiano Ronaldo played the first 45 minutes against Chile and could be rested from the start here, coming off the bench instead to manage his fitness ahead of the World Cup opener against DR Congo on June 17.
| Position | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Diogo Costa | FC Porto |
| RB | João Cancelo | Manchester City |
| CB | Rúben Dias | Manchester City |
| CB | Renato Veiga | Chelsea |
| LB | Nuno Mendes | Paris Saint-Germain |
| CM | João Neves | Paris Saint-Germain |
| CM | Vitinha | Paris Saint-Germain |
| CM | Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United |
| RW | Pedro Neto | Chelsea |
| ST | Gonçalo Ramos | Paris Saint-Germain |
| LW | Rafael Leão | AC Milan |
Expected to feature in the second half: Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Gonçalo Guedes, Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting CP)
Nigeria Predicted XI (4-4-2)
Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles arrive in Leiria without their two biggest stars – Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman – both of whom have been excused from the squad for this window. Osimhen’s absence is linked to his uncertain club future at Galatasaray, while Lookman was withdrawn as a fitness precaution following a physically demanding club season. Despite those absences, Nigeria arrive with their confidence high after winning the 2026 Unity Cup in London and drawing 2-2 with Poland in Warsaw last week, where Terem Moffi and Paul Onuachu scored.
Paul Onuachu is expected to start after his substitute appearance in Warsaw. The striker had an outstanding club season, scoring 22 goals in 30 appearances for Trabzonspor in the Turkish Süper Lig.
| Position | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Maduka Okoye | Udinese (Italy) |
| RB | Bright Osayi-Samuel | Fenerbahce (Turkey) |
| CB | Calvin Bassey | Fulham (England) |
| CB | Igoh Ogbu | — |
| LB | Bruno Onyemaechi | — |
| RM | Samuel Chukwueze | AC Milan (Italy) |
| CM | Wilfred Ndidi | Leicester City (England) |
| CM | Alex Iwobi | Fulham (England) |
| LM | Philip Otele | — |
| ST | Akor Adams | Sevilla (Spain) |
| ST | Paul Onuachu | Trabzonspor (Turkey) |
Notable absentees: Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray), Ademola Lookman, Terem Moffi (Porto) – expected on the bench
Why This Match Matters: Portugal’s Final World Cup 2026 Warm-Up
This is Roberto Martínez’s 40th match in charge of Portugal, a milestone occasion and the last chance to put the finishing touches on his World Cup plans. Portugal arrives in outstanding form: reigning UEFA Nations League champions after beating Spain in the final, undefeated for over a year, and with a squad brimming with Champions League-tested talent freshly returned from PSG’s triumph in the final.
Their previous warm-up, a 2-1 win over Chile on June 6, saw Bruno Fernandes score his 100th goal under Martínez’s management, a remarkable statistic that underlines how central the Manchester United captain is to this team’s identity. Fernandes registered 21 assists in the 2025/26 Premier League season and has been in the form of his life.
For Cristiano Ronaldo, every match now carries the weight of history. At 41, heading into his sixth FIFA World Cup, a record in men’s football, Portugal’s all-time top scorer is widely expected to be making his final appearance in the tournament. Winning it would be the crowning achievement of the greatest international career the sport has ever seen.
Portugal’s World Cup 2026 Group K Fixtures
Portugal has been drawn into Group K alongside DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia. They are strong favourites to top the group, with Colombia the most dangerous of their three opponents.
Group K Schedule (all times ET):
- June 17: Portugal vs DR Congo — NRG Stadium, Houston (1:00 PM / FOX)
- June 23: Portugal vs Uzbekistan — NRG Stadium, Houston (1:00 PM / FOX)
- June 27: Colombia vs Portugal — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens (7:30 PM / FOX)
All three group stage matches are on FOX in the United States and available to stream via the FOX Sports App, FuboTV and Sling TV.
Nigeria: World Cup Heartbreak and a New Beginning
Nigeria’s path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended agonisingly. The Super Eagles lost the African playoff final to DR Congo on penalties in November 2025, the same DR Congo side that Portugal will face in their World Cup opener on June 17. It is a bittersweet twist of fate that will not be lost on Nigerian supporters watching Wednesday’s friendly.
Despite missing the World Cup, Chelle’s side has shown remarkable resilience. Nigeria won nine of their last 12 matches in the lead-up to this fixture, claimed the 2026 Unity Cup title in London by beating Jamaica 3-0, and pushed Poland to a 2-2 draw in Warsaw last week. The squad features several Premier League regulars, and Chelle is using this window to build depth and give fringe players competitive minutes before the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying cycle begins in September.
A strong performance against Portugal would do wonders for morale and there is historical motivation too. Their only previous meeting ended in a 4-0 defeat in Lisbon in November 2022, a result Nigeria will be desperate to improve upon on home-adjacent European soil.
Head-to-Head History
Portugal and Nigeria have met only once before at the senior level: a friendly on November 17, 2022, at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, with both teams using the match as a pre-Qatar World Cup warm-up. Bruno Fernandes scored twice in the first half before Gonçalo Ramos and João Mário added late goals in a comfortable 4-0 win for Portugal. Wednesday’s match in Leiria is only the second-ever meeting between these two nations.
Portugal vs Nigeria is a genuinely compelling final act before the World Cup. Portugal arrives fully loaded as Nations League champions, unbeaten for over a year, with their PSG contingent freshly back and Ronaldo available off the bench and Martínez wants one last clean, confident run-out before Houston on June 17. Nigeria, missing Osimhen and Lookman but still dangerous, arrive with a point to prove after 2022’s 4-0 humbling, a Unity Cup trophy in their back pocket, and a hungry squad eager to make an impression against the world’s fifth-ranked team.
