Kick-off: November 13, 2025, at 21:45.

In the 9th round of the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, Ireland will host Portugal at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The teams share a rich history of head-to-head encounters: their series now totals 17 matches, dating back to the 1940s. Portugal has won ten times, Ireland four, and three matches ended in draws. The last meeting in Lisbon saw a narrow 1-0 victory for Portugal.

Watch Ireland vs. Portugal live online on MEGOGO on November 13, 2025. This match is crucial for both sides. A win for Ireland would keep their chances of finishing in the top two in the group alive and continue their fight for a World Cup spot via the playoffs. A loss, combined with a victory for Hungary over Armenia, would completely eliminate even theoretical hopes for Ireland. With a win over Armenia and a draw with Hungary, Ireland enters this match with 4 points.

Portugal, on the other hand, can secure early qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a win in this round. Roberto Martínez’s team only needs to win by any scoreline. So far in this qualifying cycle, Portugal has slipped up only once, drawing at home with Hungary in the previous round. Ireland faces a tough challenge: going up against a full-strength Portuguese squad featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva, and Bruno Fernandes. Given the lineup, it’s clear that Portugal will control the game, while the team in green will look to exploit counterattacks. Watch the live broadcast of Ireland vs. Portugal on MEGOGO on November 13, 2025.