Portugal face Nigeria in final World Cup warm-up

Portugal take on Nigeria in an international friendly on Wednesday as the Selecao complete preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The match kicks off at 20:45 BST.

Portugal head into the encounter after a 2-1 victory over Chile in their previous warm-up. Goals from Goncalo Guedes and Bruno Fernandes secured the win, with Roberto Martinez's side looking to build momentum ahead of their tournament opener against DR Congo. The Portugal squad includes Paris Saint-Germain players Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Joao Neves and Goncalo Ramos following their Champions League final appearance. Cristiano Ronaldo is in line for what may be his final World Cup appearance. Nigeria arrive without Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. The Super Eagles extended an unbeaten run to six matches with a 2-2 draw against Poland. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:45 BST on June 10 with coverage on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. Portugal are expected to line up with Diogo Costa in goal.

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Portugal began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against DR Congo in Group K on Wednesday in Houston. Joao Neves gave the European side an early lead, but Yoane Wissa equalised before half-time. The result gave DR Congo their first World Cup point since 1974.

Cristiano Ronaldo played 65 minutes as Portugal defeated Nigeria 2-1 in a friendly match in Leiria on Wednesday.

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Portugal will face Chile in an international friendly on Saturday evening in Oeiras as both sides prepare for upcoming fixtures. The match kicks off at 18:45 BST and serves as a warm-up for Portugal ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Portugal drew 0-0 with 2026 World Cup co-hosts Mexico in a warm-up friendly at the high-altitude Estadio Azteca on Saturday. Coach Roberto Martinez praised substitute Paulinho's return from international exile, amid a tense clash between Chelsea's Pedro Neto and Mexico's Jesus Gallardo.

The Brazil national team begins final preparations for the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday under coach Carlo Ancelotti.

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France will conclude their preparations for the 2026 World Cup by hosting Northern Ireland on Monday night. The match takes place at the Decathlon Arena Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille. It serves as a final tune-up before Les Bleus open their tournament against Senegal on June 16.

 

 

 

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