Portugal host Nigeria tonight in what is the Seleção’s final warm-up match before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Roberto Martínez, who will be in the dugout for the 40th time as Portugal manager, has a full squad available for the first time this international window, a timely boost with just seven days to go before their opening group game against DR Congo in Houston on June 17.
For Nigeria, the occasion carries a different weight. The Super Eagles missed the World Cup after losing to DR Congo on penalties in the CAF qualifying playoff, that same DR Congo who punched Portugal’s ticket into Group K. There is a point to prove here, and based on their form over the past few weeks, they arrive in Leiria in no mood to simply make up the numbers.
Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, 10 June 2026
- Kick-Off: 20:45 BST | 21:45 WAT (Nigeria) | 15:45 ET (USA)
- Venue: Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria, Portugal
- Competition: International Friendly
Where to Watch Portugal vs Nigeria Live
The match is available across multiple broadcasters worldwide:
- UK: Amazon Prime Video
- Ireland: Amazon Prime Video
- USA: FOX Soccer Plus, ViX, FOX Sports
- Australia: Stan Sport
- Canada: TLN, DAZN Canada
For those without access to broadcast coverage, FotMob and Sofascore will carry live score updates, real-time stats, and text commentary throughout the match.
Portugal Predicted Lineup
Roberto Martínez has a strong selection headache in the best possible sense. The four Paris Saint-Germain players who featured in the Champions League final, Nuno Mendes, João Neves, Vitinha, and Gonçalo Ramos, have rejoined the squad and were back in training on Sunday, giving the Spaniard his full complement of stars for the first time since the camp began.
Cristiano Ronaldo started and played the first half in the 2-1 win over Chile on Saturday. With the World Cup opener only days away, Martínez may choose to rest him from the first whistle here, though the 41-year-old’s appetite for football minutes suggests he will likely come off the bench. Rafael Leão, sent off against Chile, is available for selection.
Portugal Predicted XI (4-3-3): Diogo Costa; João Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes; João Neves, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes; Pedro Neto, Gonçalo Ramos, Bernardo Silva
Bruno Fernandes’ goal against Chile was the 100th scored under Martínez’s leadership, a milestone that speaks to the attacking quality running through this squad. With the PSG quartet back, Portugal have their most complete version available tonight.
Nigeria Predicted Lineup
Éric Chelle names a squad without two of the Super Eagles’ most influential attackers. Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are both absent from this camp, and their absence means Nigeria’s attack will look notably different from the side that could reach the top of African football in the right circumstances.
That said, Nigeria are not here scraping results together. They retained the Unity Cup in London, thrashed Jamaica 3-0, then drew 2-2 with Poland in Warsaw last week. Terem Moffi and Paul Onuachu both scored in that game and are expected to lead the line again tonight.
Wilfred Ndidi anchors the midfield with his usual authority, while Coventry City’s Frank Onyeka is expected alongside him. At the back, Chelle has Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi as the defensive core.
Nigeria Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Maduka Okoye; Bright Osayi-Samuel, Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Zaidu Sanusi; Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka; Samuel Chukwueze, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Moses Simon; Terem Moffi
Nigeria Full Squad: Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho, Arthur Okonkwo, Maduka Okoye Defenders: Zaidu Sanusi, Igoh Ogbu, Semi Ajayi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Emmanuel Fernandez, Calvin Bassey, Bright Osayi-Samuel Midfielders: Abdullahi Bewene, Wilfred Ndidi, Philip Otele, Frank Onyeka, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Tochukwu Nnadi, Raphael Onyedika, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Alhassan Yusuf Forwards: Terem Moffi, Rafiu Durosinmi, Moses Simon, Paul Onuachu, Akor Adams, Owen Oseni
Head-to-Head Record: Portugal vs Nigeria
These two nations have met just once at senior level. That match was a friendly in Lisbon on November 17, 2022, and it was not a night Nigeria will remember fondly.
Portugal won 4-0 at Estádio José Alvalade. Bruno Fernandes scored twice in the first half, with Gonçalo Ramos and João Mário adding late goals off the bench. Nigeria had a penalty miss through Emmanuel Dennis, which only added to a rough evening in the Portuguese capital.
At the time, Portugal were sharpening their tools ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The Super Eagles had already been eliminated during qualification. The roles are reversed tonight — Portugal prepare for a World Cup, Nigeria gear up for a post-tournament rebuild, but the significance of what happened in 2022 will not be lost on Chelle’s squad as they walk out in Leiria.
All-Time H2H:
- Portugal: 1 win
- Nigeria: 0 wins
- Draws: 0
Form Guide
Portugal goes into this match in strong shape. They beat Chile 2-1 on Saturday in Lisbon, with Gonçalo Guedes and Bruno Fernandes on the scoresheet. Since Martínez took over in 2023, the record reads 29 wins, four draws, and six defeats. They went 9-1 against Armenia earlier this year. They beat the United States 2-0. Portugal are not a side going through a rough patch; they are preparing for the World Cup as genuine contenders.
Nigeria have been quietly impressive. Since their penalty heartbreak against DR Congo in the playoff, Chelle has kept his squad together and moving forward. They did not lose a single game in regulation time across their last 11 matches. The Unity Cup title was retained with a convincing 3-0 win over Jamaica in London, then came the 2-2 draw in Warsaw, where Moffi and Onuachu showed they can create against European opposition. Nigeria have won nine of their last 12 matches. There is real momentum here, even without Osimhen and Lookman.
What’s at Stake
For Portugal, this is about rhythm and freshness. Martínez will rotate, give minutes to players on the fringe, and use the 90 minutes to give his World Cup squad sharpness without burning legs. The bigger goal is June 17 against DR Congo; this friendly is the final stop before the tournament.
For Nigeria, it is something more personal. Missing the World Cup still stings, and this is a chance to show that the Super Eagles can compete at the highest level even without their biggest names. Paul Onuachu told Super Eagles media before the Poland game: “We have the quality to play against any team in the world.” Tonight, they get to test that claim against the fifth-ranked nation on the planet.
There is also a quiet humanitarian note to the occasion. The proceeds from the match will go toward people and businesses in the Leiria region hit by Storm Kristin, which caused widespread damage in late January 2026.
Prediction
Portugal should win this. They have the quality, the depth, and the home advantage. The four PSG returnees add a different dimension to Martínez’s options, and even with Ronaldo potentially starting on the bench, the firepower available is considerable.
But Nigeria will not roll over. They proved that against Poland, and Chelle has built a side that at least makes life difficult for opponents. A 2-0 or 2-1 Portugal win feels like the likeliest outcome, unless Nigeria’s pace on the counter catches the hosts off guard, which is always possible.
