When and where to watch Portugal vs Ireland FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers football match?

The UEFA World Cup qualifying match between Portugal and Ireland is set for October 12, 2025, at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, kicking off at 12:30 am IST.

Ronaldo will be in action against Ireland. Image | FIFA.com

The highly anticipated UEFA World Cup qualifying match between Portugal and Ireland will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2025. The game kicks off at 12.30 am IST in Lisbon, Portugal, and will be played at the Estádio José Alvalade, the home ground of Sporting Lisbon, with a seating capacity of 52,095.

Match Details

Match: Portugal vs Ireland, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

Date: 12 October 2025

Time: 12.30 am IST

Venue: Estádio José Alvalade

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Where to watch the Portugal vs Ireland match online?

Football fans in India can watch the Portugal vs Ireland match online on the SonyLIV app and website, accessible via OTTplay Premium.

Where to watch the match on TV?

The Portugal vs Ireland match will be available to watch on Sony Sports Network channels in India.

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Portugal vs Ireland: H2H stats

Portugal and Ireland have faced each other 4 times so far. Portugal have won thrice, while one match ended in a draw. Cristiano Ronaldo had scored a brace last time these two nations met in a friendly match in 2024.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo play in this match?

Yes, Cristiano Ronaldo, the highest goalscorer in international football history, will play the Portugal vs Ireland match. Not only that, but he will also be playing their next match against Hungary.

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to earn his 224th cap for his nation in this match.

Team news

Portugal enters the match as the group leaders with a perfect record, having won their first two qualifying matches.

Ireland, on the other hand, is yet to secure a victory, currently positioned at the bottom of the group standings with one draw and one defeat.

Joao Neves and Joao Cancelo have been ruled out of this match due to injuries.

Possible playing XIs

Portugal: Costa; Dalot, Dias, Inacio, Mendes; Bernardo, Vitinha, Fernandes; Conceicao, Ronaldo, Neto

Ireland: C. Kelleher, N. Collins, D. O'Shea, J. O'Brien, R. Manning, J. Molumby, J. Cullen, F. Azaz, J. Taylor, E. Ferguson, C. Ogbene

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