Ireland and Portugal, who have experienced very different moments in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers, will face off this Thursday at 4:45pm (Brasilia time) at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The Portuguese can seal their place in the World Cup in advance, but the Irish are playing under pressure and need a win to avoid moving further out of the classification zone and risking being excluded from the play-offs.
What time is the Ireland vs Portugal match?
The match between Ireland and Portugal will take place this Thursday (13th) at 4:45pm GMT at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland.
Where can I watch Ireland vs Portugal?
The match between Ireland and Portugal will be broadcast on Sportv (private television).
Expected lineup: Kelleher. O’Brien, Collins, O’Shea, Coleman. Karen, Moran, Taylor, Azaz. Coach of Ebosere and Ogbene: Heimir Hallgrimsson.
Expected lineup: Diogo Costa. Dalot, Ruben Diaz, Renato Veiga, Matheus Nunez. Joao Parinha (Ruben Neves), Vicinha, Bruno Fernandes. Bernardo Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix Coach: Roberto Martinez.
Ireland x Portugal arbitration
- Referee: Glenn Nyberg (Sweden)
- Assistants: Mahbod Beigi and Andreas Söderkvist (both Sweden)
- VAR: Pol van Bokel (Netherlands)
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