Portugal XI vs Armenia – Predicted lineup and team news | OneFootball

Portugal begin their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign with a fixture against Armenia at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan on Saturday.

The Red Lions host the UEFA Nations League winners on home soil as they aim to secure a historic first appearance at a major tournament.

There could be international debuts for several Armenian players, while Portugal arrive as overwhelming Group F favourites under Roberto Martínez’s guidance.

Portugal predicted lineup and team news vs Armenia

Portugal team news

AC Milan star Rafael Leao has been ruled out with a calf injury, while Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot was forced to withdraw from the squad with a muscle problem. The latter has been replaced by former Arsenal player Nuno Tavares, who now plies his trade with Lazio.

Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal’s attack at age 40, with the Al-Nassr forward eager to extend his international goal-scoring record in what could be his final World Cup qualifying campaign. The veteran remains Portugal’s talismanic figure despite his Saudi Arabian exile.

Four Paris Saint-Germain players feature in the squad, with Gonçalo Ramos, João Neves, Vitinha and Nuno Mendes all called up after their Champions League triumph. Their European experience will be crucial for Portugal’s tactical flexibility under Martínez.

Bruno Fernandes returns to the squad after missing recent Nations League fixtures, with the Manchester United captain bringing creativity and leadership to Portugal’s midfield. His set-piece expertise and passing range offer the team multiple attacking dimensions.

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Portugal predicted lineup

Possible Portugal starting XI: Diogo Costa; Cancelo, Dias, António Silva, Nuno Mendes; Palhinha, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes; Bernardo Silva, Ronaldo, João Félix.

When does the match kick off?

The qualifier will take place at 5pm BST on Saturday.

How to watch Armenia vs Portugal?

The match will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video pay-per-view in the UK, with kick-off at 5:00pm BST. Viewers must purchase the PPV event through the Prime Video platform to access the live coverage.

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