Nigeria plays Portugal in international World Cup friendly: All to know

Portugal will face Nigeria in a World Cup 2026 warm-up friendly on Wednesday, June 9, 2026, in Leiria. Portugal, a tournament favorite, secured a 2-1 win over Chile on Saturday despite Rafael Leao's red card. Nigeria, not qualified for the World Cup, is unbeaten in their last six matches. Cristiano Ronaldo, aged 41, is expected to play after featuring in the first half against Chile.