Portugal vs. Ireland: How to Watch Cristiano Ronaldo and the Seleção’s World Cup Qualifier LIVE
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Portugal aims to solidify its position atop Group F in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers when thay face the Republic of Ireland this Saturday, October 11th. With a perfect record of six points from two matches, roberto Martínez’s squad is heavily favored, led by the ageless Cristiano Ronaldo, who continues his pursuit of international goal-scoring records. Fans across the globe will have multiple options to tune into the action.
Portugal Dominates Qualifying Campaign
The Portuguese national team, known as the Seleção, has started its campaign for the 2026 World Cup with resounding success. Currently leading Group F, Portugal boasts a dominant position thanks to two consecutive victories.The team benefits from a blend of experienced stars and emerging talent, including the return of Rafael leão from AC Milan and the strong form of Matheus Nunes of Manchester City. Though, Nuno Tavares of PSG will miss the match due to injury.
Ronaldo’s Historic Pursuit
At 40 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo remains a pivotal figure for Portugal. He currently holds the record for most international goals with 141 and is looking to extend that lead and surpass the record for goals scored in World Cup Qualifiers. His continued presence provides both leadership and a potent attacking threat.
Match Details & Viewing Options
The match between Portugal and ireland will be held at the José Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, on Saturday, October 11th. Here’s a breakdown of how to watch, depending on your location:
Mexico
Mexican fans can catch the game live at 12:45 PM Central Time on Sky Sports, the official broadcaster in Mexico. Alternatively, the game can be streamed via the Sky Go app for mobile devices.
United States
Viewers in the United States can tune in at 2:45 PM ET / 1:45 PM CT / 12:45 PM MT / 11:45 AM PT. The match will be broadcast on Fubo Sports Network, with streaming options available on fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video, and ViX.
Latin America & Spain
- Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay: 3:45 PM on ESPN and Disney+ Premium
- Chile, Bolivia, and Venezuela: 2:45 PM on ESPN and disney+ Premium
- Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador: 1:45 PM on ESPN and Disney+ Premium
- Spain: 8:45 PM (a VPN may be required to access online platforms).
Confirmed lineups
Portugal: Diogo Costa; Nuno Mendes, gonçalo Inácio, Rúben Días, Diogo Dalot; Vítor Ferreira (Vitinha), Rúben Neves; Bernardo Silva, Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes, Pedro Neto; Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ireland: Kelleher; Second O’Shea, Nathan Collins, Jake O’Brien; Ryan Manning, Jayson Molumby, Josh Cullen, Séamus Coleman; Chiedozie Ogbene, Festy Ebosele; Evan ferguson.
Ireland currently sits at the bottom of group F with one point from two matches, having drawn one and lost one game. This match represents a significant challenge for the Irish side as they attempt to reignite their qualifying campaign.
