Defending champions Portugal kick off their UEFA Nations League campaign on Thursday evening, welcoming Wales to Lisbon’s Estádio José Alvalade for their opening Group A4 fixture. The match signals a fresh chapter for the Seleção as Jorge Jesus takes the helm for his first competitive test as head coach. Leading the forward line once again is 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo, who headlines Jesus’s inaugural squad. For Wales, newly promoted back to League A, manager Craig Bellamy navigates several squad fitness issues heading into a challenging away opener. Match Schedule and Venue Details Fixture Date: Thursday, September 24 Kick-Off Time (IST): 12:15 AM IST (early Friday morning) Stadium: Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal Broadcast & Live Stream Options in India Television Broadcast: Linear television coverage will air live across the Sony Sports Network bouquet of channels. Online Streaming: Indian viewers can stream the fixture live via the SonyLIV mobile app and web platform. Projected Starting Line-ups Portugal Predicted XI: Diogo Costa (GK); João Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, João Neves; Pedro Neto, Bruno Fernandes, João Félix; Cristiano Ronaldo. Wales Predicted XI: Danny Ward (GK); Neco Williams, Ben Cabango, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Josh Dasilva; Ethan Ampadu, Jordan James; David Brooks, Lewis Thomas, Brennan Johnson; Daniel James. Post navigation Mirabai Chanu Clinches Historic Silver at Asian Games 2026, Cementing Status as India’s Greatest Lifter
