Portugal will face Chile on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Oeiras, in the final stretch of its preparation for the 2026 World Cup. The match, set for Estadio Nacional do Jamor, will serve as a farewell to home fans before Portugal travels to North America for the tournament. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:45 p.m. ET, 11:45 a.m. in Mexico, and 7:45 p.m. in Spain, with the referee still to be confirmed.
The Portuguese national team enters the game as a clear favorite. Roberto Martínez’s side is in strong form, backed by a deep squad and a generation of top-level talent. Portugal will use the friendly to fine-tune details and build momentum ahead of the World Cup, where it will compete in Group K alongside Colombia, Uzbekistan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The team opens against the African side, then faces Uzbekistan, before closing the group stage against Colombia, the reigning Copa América runner-up.
Portugal also comes into the match as the current UEFA Nations League champion and is aiming for its first World Cup title in history. Cristiano Ronaldo remains the team’s leading figure, supported by several key players expected to feature prominently in the tournament. A projected starting lineup includes Diogo Costa in goal; João Cancelo, Gonçalo Inácio, Renato Veiga, and Nuno Mendes in defense; João Neves and Vitinha in midfield; and Pedro Neto, Bruno Fernandes, João Félix, and Cristiano Ronaldo in attack.
Chile, meanwhile, arrives at a difficult moment. The South American side failed to qualify for the last three World Cups, missing the tournaments in 2018, 2022, and now 2026. The national team is in a rebuilding phase after another disappointment, and coach Nicolás Córdova has been confirmed to lead the project forward. Chile’s focus now shifts toward future goals, including the 2028 Copa América and the 2030 World Cup cycle.
A possible Chile lineup for the match features Brayan Cortés in goal; Felipe Loyola, Guillermo Maripán, Iván Román, and Gabriel Suazo in defense; Vicente Pizarro and Rodrigo Echeverría in midfield; and Darío Osorio, Lautaro Millán, Lucas Cepeda, and Gonzalo Tapia in attack.
The head-to-head history between Portugal and Chile remains even, with no wins for either team and two draws. Their most recent meeting came on June 28, 2017, when Chile eliminated Portugal on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the Confederations Cup.
Broadcast coverage will vary by country. In the United States, the match will be available on fuboTV, Fubo Sports Network, ViX, and Tubi. In Mexico, viewers can watch on Sky Sports Mexico, Sky+, and izzi. Broadcast information for Spain has yet to be confirmed.
Portugal is expected to dominate possession and chances, while Chile will look to use the friendly as a step in its rebuilding process.
