The Portugal national team, led by head coach Roberto Martínez, is set to face Nigeria in their final friendly match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as preparations reach their final stage.
The match will be played at the Estádio Magalhães Pessoa, and serves as the last opportunity for Portugal to fine-tune tactics, test combinations, and settle on a preferred starting lineup before the tournament begins.
Portugal are aiming to reach full tactical and physical cohesion before heading to the World Cup, where they have been drawn in a highly competitive group and are targeting a strong challenge for the title.
The expected lineup features a balanced mix of experience and creativity, with the attacking trio of Bernardo Silva, Gonçalo Guedes, and Pedro Neto leading the front line.
In midfield, Bruno Fernandes and Vitinha are expected to control possession and dictate the tempo.
Expected starting XI:
Goalkeeper: Diogo Costa
Defence: Diogo Dalot, Rúben Dias, Gonçalo Inácio, Nuno Mendes
Midfield: Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, João Neves
Attack: Bernardo Silva, Gonçalo Guedes, Pedro Neto
The friendly will take place on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, kicking off at 22:45 (Lisbon, Cairo, and Mecca time) at the Estádio Magalhães Pessoa, which holds nearly 24,000 spectators.
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