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Portugal vs. Ireland kickoff time: Here’s how to watch the World Cup qualifier match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

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Portugal will look to continue their winning streak when they welcome Ireland in an intriguing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Saturday.

Since winning their second UEFA Nations League title in June, Portugal has been high on their winning streak. Roberto Martinez's side managed to thrash Armenia 5-0 before picking up another close-fought 3-2 victory over Hungary in their September international window.

On the other end, the Ireland national men's football team must be feeling the pressure after a rough start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying campaign. Heimir Hallgrimsson's side came from behind in the second half to draw against Hungary before losing 2-1 to Armenia last time out.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the latest lineup news.

Portugal vs. Irelandlive stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this World Cup qualifier match in the U.S.:

TV channel: N/A
Live stream: Amazon Prime Video

This match is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on Amazon Prime Video.

What time does Portugal vs. Irelandkick off?

This World Cup qualifier match takes place at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal and kicks off on Saturday, October 11 at 7:45 p.m. local time (WEST).

Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:

	Date	Kickoff time
Eastern Time	Sat, Oct. 11	2:45 p.m.
Central Time	Sat, Oct. 11	1:45 p.m.
Mountain Time	Sat, Oct. 11	12:45 p.m.
Pacific Time	Sat, Oct. 11	11:45 a.m.

Portugal vs. Ireland lineups, team news

Portugal will be without star PSG midfielder Joao Neves and Al-Hilal full-back Joao Cancelo, as they are both recovering from their respective hamstring injuries.

Nuno Tavares was recently added to Martinez’s squad, but Nuno Mendes is likely to start at left-back against Ireland, while either Nelson Semedo or Diogo Dalot will be placed at right-back.

Bruno Fernandes is likely to pair up with Vitinha in the midfield, while Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to lead the attacking line once again.

Portugal predicted starting XI (4-3-3, right to left): Costa (GK) — Dalot, Dias, Inacio, Mendes — Bernardo, Vitinha, Fernandes — Conceicao, Ronaldo, Neto.

Injured:Never, Cancelo
Suspended: None

As for Ireland, the visitors have a long list of injuries to deal with, as Matt Doherty, Jason Knight, Bosun Lawal, Callum O'Dowda, and Sammie Szmodics are all ruled out through injury, with the latter two forced to withdraw earlier this week.

In the absence of Doherty, Seamus Coleman is likely to battle it out with Chiedozie Ogbene for a start at right wing-back.

John Egan has earned his first call-up since September 2023, but the center-back is not expected to start ahead of the trio Nathan Collins, Dara O’Shea, or Jake O’Brien.

Ireland predicted starting XI (3-5-2, right to left): Kelleher (GK) — O’Brien, O’Shea, Collins — Coleman, Cullen, Molumby, Smallbone, Manning — Ferguson, Johnston.

Injured:Doherty, Knight, Lawal
Suspended: None