Portugal - Nigeria live - Football

Portugal host Nigeria on 10 June 2026 in Leiria in an international friendly that serves as Portugal's final warm-up before the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins the following day.

Match Info: Portugal vs Nigeria

The match takes place on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 at 20:45 BST (local London time) at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria, Portugal. It is classified as an international friendly and marks Portugal's last preparation fixture before the 2026 World Cup.

Where to Watch Portugal vs Nigeria?

Viewers in England and Ireland can watch Portugal vs Nigeria live on Amazon Prime Video, which holds streaming rights for both territories. The match is available online via the Prime Video app and website for subscribers.

Fans in the United States have several options: the match is available on FOX One, Fox Soccer Plus, Fubo TV, and VIX. In Canada, the game can be followed on DAZN, fuboTV Canada, and VIVA, as well as on TLN for TV viewers.

Across Latin America, Disney+ broadcasts the match in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Mexico (alongside Sky+), Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Uruguay, and Venezuela. The match is also available to global audiences without a regional broadcaster on UEFA TV.

Portugal vs Nigeria - Match Preview

Portugal face Nigeria at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria as heavy favourites in what is Roberto Martínez's final opportunity to fine-tune his squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off on 11 June.

This friendly carries real meaning for Portugal's coaching staff. After beating the USA 2:0 and drawing 0:0 with Mexico during March's World Cup warm-ups on American soil, Martínez used the games to test depth and tactical variations. Nigeria, who failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after being eliminated in the CAF playoffs, arrive as dangerous opponents.

The only previous meeting between these sides - a 4:0 Portugal win in November 2022, also a pre-World Cup friendly - gives a rough benchmark, but Nigeria's current squad and form suggest they are a sterner test than that scoreline implies. Portugal's Roberto Martínez has named a 27-man preliminary squad packed with quality: Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, João Félix, Rafael Leão, and Cristiano Ronaldo all feature, giving the Selecção an attack of genuine world-class depth.

Head-to-Head: Portugal vs Nigeria

Portugal and Nigeria have met only once in recorded history, with the Selecção recording a dominant 4:0 victory in a pre-World Cup friendly in November 2022 - the only confirmed head-to-head data available between these two nations.

Known head-to-head meetings between Portugal and Nigeria:

• 17 November 2022 - International Friendly - Portugal 4:0 Nigeria

Portugal - Recent Form

Portugal won 2, drew 2, and lost 1 of their last 5 matches, scoring 13 goals and conceding 5 - a record boosted significantly by a 9:1 demolition of Armenia in November 2025.

That 9:1 win over Armenia stands as the standout result of Portugal's recent campaign, and one of the highest-scoring victories in the Selecção's history. One month earlier, they drew 2:2 with Hungary at home before suffering a 0:2 defeat to the Republic of Ireland in Dublin - a result that raised questions about defensive concentration away from home.

Portugal's March 2026 World Cup warm-ups in the United States told a more reassuring story: a clean-sheet 2:0 win over the hosts followed by a goalless draw with Mexico. The squad Martínez has selected for the World Cup is among the most talented at the tournament, with Cristiano Ronaldo set to appear at a sixth World Cup alongside the likes of Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes.

Nigeria - Recent Form

Nigeria have not lost any of their last four matches – it is one of the Super Eagles' better runs of results in quite some time.

The most recent result was a 2–2 draw with Poland in Warsaw on 3 June 2026 – a valuable achievement just before the match against Portugal. Before that, Nigeria defeated Zimbabwe 2:0 at home in a May friendly, showing they can control matches against lower-ranked opposition.

Going back to March 2026, Nigeria won 2:1 away at Iran and drew 2:2 with Jordan - a creditable road trip that showed the Super Eagles can find goals even when travelling. Despite the disappointment of missing the 2026 World Cup, Nigeria arrive in Leiria with confidence built on a 3-match winning streak.

Facts and Statistics

5 notable facts and statistics ahead of Portugal vs Nigeria:

• The only confirmed meeting between Portugal and Nigeria ended in a 4:0 Portugal win in November 2022 - also a pre-World Cup friendly.
• Portugal scored 9 goals in a single match against Armenia (November 2025), one of the highest totals in the Selecção's history.
• Nigeria drew 2–2 with Poland in Warsaw just seven days before this match, confirming their good form ahead of the clash with Portugal.
• The Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria holds approximately 23,888 spectators and was built as a UEFA Euro 2004 venue.
• This is Portugal's last match before the 2026 World Cup, which opens on 11 June - making it the final audition for Martínez's entire squad.