Overview
- Kickoff is scheduled for 19:45 GMT at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, with coverage on Fubo Pay-Per-View in the United States and Premier Sports 1 in the U.K. and Ireland.
- Portugal arrive unbeaten at the top of Group F and are favored to clinch automatic qualification with a victory.
- Ireland approach the fixture as a must-win to keep play-off hopes alive as injuries and a suspension reduce their attacking options.
- Confirmed lineups include Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva and João Félix for Portugal, with Caoimhín Kelleher in goal for Ireland and Troy Parrott leading the line.
- UEFA’s format sends group winners straight to the expanded 2026 finals, with runners-up entering play-offs alongside four Nations League teams.