Portugal and Nigeria clash in final World Cup warm-up match
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 5:50 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Portugal faces Nigeria in their final international friendly on June 10 at Estadio Dr. Magalhaes Pessoa, before heading to the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Portuguese team enters in strong form, having recently secured wins against Chile and the United States, along with a scoreless draw against Mexico. Manager Roberto Martínez will rotate his lineup with several key players, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, likely starting on the bench. Nigeria arrives with a younger squad, missing key attackers Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. Highlights include Wilfred Ndidi returning as captain and Alex Iwobi set to earn his 100th cap. The match kicks off at 8:45 PM BST and will be streamed live in the UK on Amazon Prime Video.
- •Match takes place on June 10, 2026, at Estadio Dr. Magalhaes Pessoa.
- •Portugal has won two out of their last three friendlies.
- •Nigeria remains unbeaten in five matches, with recent draws and wins.
- •Cristiano Ronaldo expected to be rested, with Diogo Costa in goal.
- •Wilfred Ndidi returns as captain for Nigeria, and Iwobi aims for 100 caps.
- 5:50 AMYahoo Sports — Portugal vs Nigeria – Predicted lineup and team news
- 5:50 AMYahoo Sports — Nigeria XI vs Portugal – Predicted lineup and team news
- 5:50 AMYahoo Sports — Portugal vs Nigeria – Match preview and team news
"Portugal will meet Nigeria in their final international friendly on Wednesday before they depart for the United States to contest the FIFA World Cup 2026.The Portuguese side arrives in strong form ahe...
"Nigeria will meet Portugal in their final international friendly on Wednesday before the FIFA World Cup 2026 starts on Thursday.The Super Eagles head into this fixture on a steady run, unbeaten in the...
"Portugal will face Nigeria in their final international friendly match on Wednesday before heading out to the USA for the FIFA World Cup 2026.Portugal vs Nigeria – Match preview and team newsDate: ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 5:50 AMPortugal vs Nigeria – Predicted lineup and team news
Portugal will meet Nigeria in their final international friendly on Wednesday before they depart for the United States to contest the FIFA World Cup 2026.The Portuguese side arrives in strong form ahe...
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 5:50 AMNigeria XI vs Portugal – Predicted lineup and team news
Nigeria will meet Portugal in their final international friendly on Wednesday before the FIFA World Cup 2026 starts on Thursday.The Super Eagles head into this fixture on a steady run, unbeaten in the...
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 5:50 AMPortugal vs Nigeria – Match preview and team news
Portugal will face Nigeria in their final international friendly match on Wednesday before heading out to the USA for the FIFA World Cup 2026.Portugal vs Nigeria – Match preview and team newsDate: ...
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