Portugal host Wales in the Nations League as the sides meet for the first time since the semi-finals of Euro 2016. Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Portugal that night on the way to victory in the tournament and the veteran is still going strong at the age of 41.Wales were unbeaten in the Nations League in 2024-25 and have been promoted as a result.Portugal are the reigning champions after beating Spain in the final last time out.Heres how they line up.Portugal team newsCristiano Ronaldo scored 29 goals in 33 appearances under new Portugal manager Jorge Jesus for Al Nassr in the 2025-26 campaign, averaging a goal every 99 minutes.He starts in attack as Portos keeper Diogo Costa gets the nod in goal. Chelseas Pedro Neto starts as does Manchester United talisman Bruno Fernandes.Portugal XI: Diogo Costa, Nuno Mendes, Rben Dias, Renato Veiga, Jo�o Cancelo, Rben Neves, Pedro Neto, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Jo�o Flix, Cristiano RonaldoWales team newsGoalkeeper Karl Darlow, defenders Joe Rodon and Dylan Lawlor, midfielder Rubin Colwill and forwards Nathan Broadhead, Harry Wilson and Isaak Davies are injured for Wales.Danny Ward starts in goal while Ben Davies takes the armband.Midfielder Jordan James, who is on loan to Wolves from Rennes, returns to the side.Wales XI: Danny Ward, Jay Dasilva, Ben Davies, Ben Cabango, Neco Williams, Ethan Ampadu, Josh Sheehan, Jordan James, David Brooks, Brennan Johnson, Lewis KoumasWhere to watch Portugal v Wales: TV channel, live online streamsKick-off on Thursday is at 19:45 BST (14:45 ET / 11:45 PT). In the UK, live TV coverage is on BBC One Wales, BBC Two and S4C.Streaming on a vast range of devices is available through the BBC iPlayer app and BBC Sport website, as well as S4C Online.For worldwide broadcast details, visit UEFAs Nations League international broadcasters. Topics Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal National Football Team UEFA Nations League Wales National Football Team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Turkey v France: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Nicholas McGee 24th September, 2026 Tip of the Day: Portugal, Germany & Netherlands Feature In Nations League Treble Mitch Fretton 24th September, 2026 Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal legend considered retirement after World Cup but now targeting 1,000th goal and Nations League triumph Cian Cheesbrough 23rd September, 2026 Paul Gascoigne slams muted England celebrations at World Cup and says they drive me nuts Mitch Fretton 23rd September, 2026 Portugal v Wales: Preview, line-ups, stats and where to watch Cristiano Ronaldo Ben Miller 23rd September, 2026 Netherlands v Germany: Preview, line-ups, stats and where to watch Ben Miller 23rd September, 2026
