Portugal will being their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a trip to Armenia on Saturday.
This will be the first time Roberto Martinez’s men are in action since they defeated Spain on penalties in the 2025 UEFA Nations League final, with Cristiano Ronaldo and co. now looking to qualify for the World Cup and bring home the one title missing from Portugal’s resume.
On the other hand, it has been a disappointing year for Armenia so far, with only two wins in their last 10 games, which leaves manager Yegishe Melikyan with a tough task on hand.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.
Armenia vs. Portugal live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this World Cup qualifier match in the U.S.:
TV channel: N/A
Live stream: Fubo, Fox Soccer Plus
This match is not available for live TV broadcast in the US in English language. Streaming options are available on Fubo and Fox Soccer Plus.
Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
What time does Armenia vs. Portugal kick off?
This World Cup qualifier clash takes place at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia and kicks off on Saturday, September 6 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Sep. 6 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Sep. 6 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Sep. 6 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Sep. 6 | 9:00 a.m. |
Armenia vs. Portugal lineups, team news
Portugal will be without the likes of Rafael Leao and Diogo Dalot with the duo dealing with injuries they sustained while on club duty.
In attack, Cristiano Ronaldo will once again lead from the front, most probably flanked by Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceicao.
Portugal predicted starting XI (4-3-3, right to left): Costa (GK) — Cancelo, Dias, A. Silva, Mendes — Fernandes, R. Neves, Bernardo — Conceicao, Ronaldo, Neto.
Injured: Leao, Dalot.
Suspended: None
Narek Grigoryan misses out on this round of qualifiers for Armenia due to injury, while Norbeto Briasco had to back out due to personal reasons.
Tigran Barseghyan be the focal point in attack for Armenia, with Vahan Bichakhchyan expected to provide him service from midfield.
Armenia predicted starting XI (5-2-2-1, right to left): Cancarevic (GK) — Hovhannisyan, Mkrtchyan, Arutyunyan, Muradyan, Tiknizyan — Iwu, Dashyan — Bichakhchyan, Zelarayan — Barseghyan.
Injured: Grigoryan, Briasco (personal reasons).
Suspended: None
Key UEFA World Cup qualifier fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Thursday, September 4
- Slovakia vs. Germany (2:45 p.m.)
- Bulgaria vs. Spain (2:45 p.m.)
- Netherlands vs. Poland (2:45 p.m.)
Friday, September 5
- Ukraine vs. France (2:45 p.m.)
- Italy vs. Estonia (2:45 p.m.)
Saturday, September 6
- Portugal vs. Armenia (12:00 p.m.)
- England vs. Andorra (12:00 p.m.)
