Portugal vs Saudi Arabia
Portugal vs Saudi Arabia preview
Portugal vs Saudi Arabia pits Portugal (FIFA #6) against Saudi Arabia (#60) in Group I on Monday, June 22, 2026 at MetLife Stadium. Portugal go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Saudi Arabia have round of 16 (1994) as their World Cup high-water mark.
MetLife Stadium (capacity 82,500) is the open-roof home of the New York Giants, New York Jets (NFL). It sits 2m above sea level in New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford). June/July temperatures in New York average a high of 29°C and a low of 19°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Portugal have appeared at 9 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: QF, R16, R16, R16, R16). Saudi Arabia have appeared at 7 World Cups (last five: Group, Group, DNQ, Group, DNQ). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Portugal vs Saudi Arabia — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Portugal | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #6 | #60 |
| Confederation | UEFA | AFC |
| WC appearances | 9 | 7 |
| Best WC finish | 3rd place (1966) | Round of 16 (1994) |
| Last 5 WCs | QF, R16, R16, R16, R16 | Group, Group, DNQ, Group, DNQ |
| Captain | Cristiano Ronaldo | Salem Al-Dawsari |
| Manager | Roberto Martínez | Roberto Mancini |
| Players to watch | Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva | Salem Al-Dawsari, Saleh Al-Shehri, Mohamed Kanno |
Get live Portugal vs Saudi Arabia data
// Fetch live data for Portugal vs Saudi Arabia
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-22',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Portugal vs Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup?
Portugal vs Saudi Arabia is scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026, kicking off at Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:00:00 UTC at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford).
What stage is Portugal vs Saudi Arabia?
Portugal vs Saudi Arabia is a Group Stage fixture in Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Portugal vs Saudi Arabia?
MetLife Stadium (capacity 82,500, opened 2010, open roof, natural grass (laid over turf)) in New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford) hosts Portugal vs Saudi Arabia.
Who is favoured to win Portugal vs Saudi Arabia?
Portugal go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #6, with Saudi Arabia ranked #60. Portugal's best World Cup finish is 3rd place (1966); Saudi Arabia's is Round of 16 (1994). Live odds for Portugal vs Saudi Arabia are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Portugal vs Saudi Arabia?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Portugal vs Saudi Arabia in my timezone?
Portugal vs Saudi Arabia kicks off at Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Portugal vs Saudi Arabia stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-22) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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