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Ireland vs Portugal Lineups, Live Score & Results of FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Nov 13, 2025 8:48 AM ET

European National Teams have two World Cup qualifier matches left to determine which teams qualify directly to the 2026 World Cup and which teams won't. Ireland will host Portugal today at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland.

Portugal can qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup if they defeat Ireland today. Both teams are in Group F of the UEFA World Cup qualification. Portugal is first in Group F with 10 points after four matches played.

Portugal has a record of three wins and one draw after four matches, and they were close to qualifying for the World Cup last month, but drew 2-2 against Hungary in their previous match.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace for Portugal, but Attila Szalai and Dominik Szoboszlai scored for Hungary to keep the score 2-2.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Portugal and Hungary at Estadio Jose Alvalade on October 14, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images)

Ireland is third in the group with four points after four matches played. Their record is one win, one draw, and two losses. In their previous match, Ireland defeated Armenia 1-0 with a goal from Evan Ferguson.

Ireland has a narrow chance to qualify directly for the World Cup if they beat Portugal and wins their last World Cup qualifier against Hungary.

Expected Lineups for Ireland and Portugal

Ireland

Goalkeeper: Caoimhin Kelleher
Defenders: Jake O'Brien, Nathan Collins, Dara O'Shea
Midfielders: Seamus Coleman, Josh Cullen, Chiedozie Ogbene, Andrew Moran
Forwards: Finn Azaz, Adam Idah, Michael Johnston

Portugal

Goalkeeper: Diogo Costa
Defenders: Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nelson Semedo
Midfielders: Joao Neves, Ruben Neves, Vitinha
Forwards: Rafael Leao, Cristiano Ronaldo, Trincao

Where to Watch Ireland vs Portugal

Ireland vs Portugal will kick off at 2:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will start at 7:45 p.m. local time in Dublin, Ireland, at Aviva Stadium.

The match will be available to watch across TV channels and through streaming services in the U.S. and the UK.