Portugal vs Wales Nations League: TV Channel, Kick-off Time, and Viewing Details
The international football scene heats up as Wales returns to the top tier of the Nations League, set to open their A4 group against the reigning 2025 champions, Portugal.
Wales, under Craig Bellamy, missed out on the World Cup after a tough penalty shootout loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the play-offs. Still, their victory in League B during 2024 has earned them a place back among the elite, where they now encounter Cristiano Ronaldo and his squad.
Ronaldo Remains Central for Portugal
Though Lionel Messi has stepped away from international football, Ronaldo continues to feature prominently. Despite criticism over some underwhelming World Cup performances and opinions favoring younger players, the 41-year-old star has been called up for this Nations League match. Former coach Roberto Martinez faced backlash for not dropping him, and current manager Jorge Jesus also maintains confidence in Ronaldo, who is chasing a milestone just 21 goals short of 1,000 career strikes.
Match Details
- Date: Saturday, 26 September 2026
- Venue: Estadio Jose Alvalade, Lisbon
- Kick-off: 7:45pm BST
Broadcast Information
Fans in the UK can catch all the action live via BBC One Wales or stream it on BBC iPlayer.
Team Updates and Injuries
Wales face extra challenges due to injuries to key players. Harry Wilson has pulled out with a quad injury, while Joe Rodon and Dylan Lawlor were excluded from the squad because of their fitness issues. Nathan Broadhead and goalkeeper Karl Darlow have also withdrawn. Portugal arrive without any reported injuries.
Predicted 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
