Portugal and Ireland face off in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match on October 12, 2025, at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon. Portugal, leading Group F with a perfect start, aims to continue their dominance and secure early qualification for the World Cup with another win. In contrary, Ireland, having suffered a recent loss to Armenia, looks to claim their first victory in the qualifiers and keep their hopes alive.
Here is your guide on where to watch Portugal vs Ireland, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match in Lisbon.
Match Details
- Date: October 12, 2025 (Saturday)
- Time: 12:15 AM IST
- Venue: Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal
- Teams: Portugal vs Republic of Ireland
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— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) October 11, 2025
Where to watch the Portugal vs Ireland match?
The match kicks off at 12:15 AM IST. Football fans in India can watch the match live on SonyLIV. Along with that, the match will be broadcasted LIVE on Sony Sports Network channels.
In Ireland, the game will be broadcast live on RTÉ 2 and streamed on RTÉ Player, while viewers in the UK can watch on Amazon Prime Video (pay-per-view).
Moreover, in the United States, the match is available on Fubo Sports Network, VIX, and Amazon Prime Video. Utilizing a VPN like NordVPN can help fans outside these regions access their preferred streams.
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Will Ronaldo play in this match?
Cristiano Ronaldo is confirmed to feature in the match as Portugal looks to keep their perfect qualifying streak intact. Ronaldo has been in great form and will look to qualify for his 6th World Cup.