
The Football Faithful
·9 September 2025
Portugal XI vs Hungary – Predicted lineup and team news

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·9 September 2025
Portugal faces Hungary on Tuesday in the second match of their FIFA World Cup Qualifiers campaign. Roberto Martinez’s side will try to keep their winning run going while Hungary will be eager to bounce back after a 2-2 draw against Ireland.
Portugal arrive in Budapest riding a wave of momentum after an eye-catching 5-0 demolition of Armenia in Yerevan. Cristiano Ronaldo stole the spotlight once again, netting a brace that pushed his incredible international goal count to 140 – bringing him ever closer to the mythical 1,000-goal career milestone that football fans worldwide eagerly anticipate.
The ageless icon struck first with a composed finish in the 21st minute before unleashing a long-range strike just 45 seconds into the second half. João Félix dazzled with a brace of his own, while João Cancelo wrapped up the rout with clinical precision.
Though Rafael Leão is sidelined with a calf injury, Martínez boasts an arsenal of attacking talent. The return of Bruno Fernandes adds creativity to the lineup.
Portugal Predicted XI: Costa; Cancelo, Dias, Inácio, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha; Neto, Fernandes, Félix; Ronaldo
Tuesday September 9th at 7:45pm BST
Catch the action live on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. International viewers can tune in via BBC (UK).
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