As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, both Portugal and the United States are gearing up with significant international friendlies this weekend. Portugal will host Chile at Estadio Nacional on Saturday, while World Cup co-hosts the USA will face Germany, a team that has won the tournament four times, at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Roberto Martinez’s Portugal aims to gain some momentum ahead of their first Group K match against DR Congo later this month. The Selecao das Quinas earned their World Cup spot convincingly by finishing first in UEFA qualifying Group F, concluding their campaign with a commanding 9-1 win against Armenia.
In their last encounter, Portugal achieved a solid 2-0 victory over the USA, with Trincao and Joao Felix scoring the goals.
The Portuguese national team’s official X account recently shared training videos that were captioned “O trabalho continua” (“The work continues”), featuring players engaging in shooting drills, resistance training, and tactical exercises in anticipation of the World Cup.
In contrast, Chile has missed out on World Cup qualification for the third consecutive time. Nicolas Cordova’s team recently suffered a significant 4-1 defeat to New Zealand, and they will face another tough challenge against Portugal.
Team News
Portugal is set to miss PSG players Joao Neves, Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, and Goncalo Ramos. However, Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, and Bernardo Silva are expected to participate.
For Chile, Lawrence Vigouroux may remain in goal, supported by center-backs Guillermo Maripan and Francisco Sierralta.
Up front, Gonzalo Tapia from Sao Paulo is anticipated to lead the attack, with Maximiliano Gutierrez and Matias Sepulveda on either side.
Possible Lineups
Portugal possible starting lineup:
D Costa; Dalot, Dias, Inacio, Cancelo; R Neves, S Costa; Silva, Fernandes, Leao; Ronaldo
Chile possible starting lineup:
Vigouroux; Lichnovsky, Maripan, Sierralta, Suazo; Pizarro, Loyola; Gutierrez, Osorio, Sepulveda; Tapia
How to Watch
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| TV Broadcast | SuperSport |
| Live Stream | UEFA tv |
| Kick-off Time | 18:45 (WAT) |
Match Prediction
Softfootball predicts that Portugal will win 3-1 against Chile.
Portugal’s superiority and home advantage could give them the upper hand against a Chilean team struggling to recover from a disappointing qualification cycle.
