Portugal vs Wales: TV Channel, Kick-Off Time, and Viewing Details for Nations League Match
International football is back with Wales returning to the top tier of the Nations League. They begin their challenging campaign in Group A4 against the 2025 champions, Portugal.
After narrowly missing out on the World Cup following a penalty shootout loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the playoffs, Craig Bellamy's squad earned promotion by winning League B in 2024. Now, they confront Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates on Portuguese soil.
Ronaldo Remains in Portugal Squad
Although Lionel Messi has stepped away from international football, Ronaldo continues to feature prominently. Despite some criticism over his performances during the World Cup and opinions that younger players might benefit the team more, the 41-year-old forward has been selected once again for the Nations League squad. Both former coach Roberto Martinez and current manager Jorge Jesus have maintained their trust in him. Ronaldo is just 21 goals short of reaching an impressive milestone of 1000 career goals and will see this match as an opportunity to move closer to that target.
Match Date and Time
The fixture takes place at Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon on Saturday, 26 September. Kick-off is set for 7:45 pm BST.
Broadcast Information
Fans in the UK can catch the match live via BBC iPlayer and BBC One Wales.
Team Updates
Wales face additional challenges due to injuries. Harry Wilson has pulled out with a quad injury. Joe Rodon and Dylan Lawlor were already absent from the original squad because of injuries, while Nathan Broadhead and goalkeeper Karl Darlow have also withdrawn. On the other side, Portugal report no injury concerns.
Expected Starting Line-Ups
- Portugal XI: Costa; Cancelo, Dias, Veiga, Mendes; Vitinha, J Neves; Neto, Fernandes, Felix; Ronaldo
- Wales XI: Ward; N Williams, Cabango, Norrington-Davies, Dasilva; Ampadu, J James; Brooks, Thomas, Johnson; D James
