Updated June 10, 2026, 6:04 p.m. ET
Portugal beat Nigeria 2-1 at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria, the team’s final friendly before heading to North America for the 2026 World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo started for Roberto Martinez’s side and played the first 65 minutes, coming off to a raucous ovation. Francisco Conceição’s goal in the 75th minute proved to the winner after Nigeria had equalized late in the first half.
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Wednesday’s match was the second-ever meeting between the sides, with Portugal winning the only previous encounter 4-0 in Lisbon ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
Francisco Conceição goal! Portugal 2, Nigeria 1
Portugal winger Francisco Conceição scored in the 74th minute to put his team up 2-1.
Cristiano Ronaldo comes out to ovation
The 41-year-old Portuguese superstar made his way to the bench in the 67th minute, replaced by Goncalo Ramos.
Portugal vs. Nigeria second half underway at 1-1
Portugal made nine substitutions coming out of halftime, but Cristiano Ronaldo is staying on the field at least to begin the final 45, likely to get the 41-year-old an ovation when he comes off.
Akor Adams goal! Portugal 1, Nigeria 1
Nigeria’s Akor Adams found the equalizer in the 37th minute, making it a 1-1 game right before halftime.
Pedro Neto goal! Portugal 1, Nigeria 0
Portugal’s Pedro Neto broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute, slotting a shot past Maduka Okoye.
Portugal vs. Nigeria underway in Leiria
This international friendly has kicked off in Leiria, Portugal, with both teams looking threatening in the first 10 minutes of the match.
Portugal lineup today: Is Ronaldo playing vs. Nigeria?
Diogo Costa, Nélson Semedo, Rúben Dias, Inácio, Dalot, Vitinha, João Neves, Bruno Fernandes, Trincão, Pedro Neto, Ronaldo.
Nigeria lineup today
Portugal vs. Nigeria prediction, pick
Portugal’s World Cup hopes rest on its extraordinary midfield. This match should be a good momentum-booster for them heading into the tournament.
Prediction: Portugal 3, Nigeria 0
Portugal World Cup squad: Full 2026 roster
Midfielders: Rúben Neves (Al Hilal), Samuel Costa (Mallorca), João Neves (PSG), Vitinha (PSG), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)
Forwards: João Félix (Al Nassr), Francisco Trincão (Sporting CP), Francisco Conceição (Juventus), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Rafael Leão (AC Milan), Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Gonçalo Ramos (PSG), Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (FC Porto), José Sá (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Rui Silva (Sporting CP)
Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Matheus Nunes (Manchester City), Nélson Semedo (Fenerbahce), João Cancelo (FC Barcelona), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting CP), Renato Veiga (Villarreal), Rúben Dias (Manchester City), Tomás Araújo (SL Benfica)
2026 World Cup odds
2026 World Cup schedule
- Group stage: June 11-June 27
- Round of 32: June 28-July 3
- Round of 16: July 4-7
- Quarterfinals: July 9-11
- Semifinals: July 14-15
- Third-place game: July 18 (Miami)
- Final : July 19 (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
How to watch Portugal vs. Nigeria: Channel, streaming
- When: Wednesday, June 10
- Where: Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa (Leiria, Portugal)
- Time: 3:45 p.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: Fox Soccer Plus (Watch on Fubo), ViX (Watch on Prime Video)
