Portugal vs Wales: TV Info, Kick-Off Time, and How to Watch Nations League Match

International football returns with Wales stepping back into the top tier of the Nations League. They face a tough challenge in their A4 group opener against the reigning 2025 champions, Portugal.

Wales, led by Craig Bellamy, missed out on the World Cup after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the play-offs. Their promotion from League B in 2024 rewards them with this chance to compete at the highest level, going up against Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates.

While Lionel Messi has retired from international duty, his Portuguese counterpart remains active. Ronaldo, despite some criticism following less impressive World Cup performances and opinions that younger players might be better for the team, has been called up again for the Nations League. Both former coach Roberto Martinez and current manager Jorge Jesus have kept faith in the 41-year-old star, who is still chasing a milestone of 1000 career goals, currently 21 away.

Match Date and Kick-Off Time

The match takes place at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon on Saturday, 26 September. The kick-off is set for 7.45pm BST.

Where to Watch

Fans in the UK can catch the game live on BBC One Wales and via BBC iPlayer.

Team Updates

Wales face an uphill battle compounded by injuries to several key players. Harry Wilson pulled out due to a quad injury, while Joe Rodon and Dylan Lawlor were already absent from the squad because of fitness issues. Nathan Broadhead and goalkeeper Karl Darlow have also withdrawn. On the other hand, Portugal enters the match without any injury concerns.

Expected 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