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How to watch Portugal at the 2026 World Cup

Every Portugal group-stage match airs on FOX broadcastall three are 100% free over the air with a $30 antenna. Ronaldo's final World Cup is on free broadcast TV. Every Portugal match also airs on Telemundo in Spanish — free with the same antenna, or streaming on Peacock Premium ($7.99/mo).

★ Quick answer

3 of 3 Portugal group matches air on FOX broadcast (FREE) · All 3 on Telemundo (Spanish, FREE).

Cheapest way to watch every Portugal match: a $30 antenna — that's it.

Portugal's Group K matches

Match 1 of 3

Portugal vs DR Congo

Wednesday, June 17 · 1:00 PM ET
NRG Stadium · Houston
Group K match · 72,220 capacity
English
FOX
✓ FREE with antenna
Spanish
Telemundo
✓ FREE with antenna · Peacock $8/mo
Match 2 of 3

Portugal vs Uzbekistan

Tuesday, June 23 · 1:00 PM ET
NRG Stadium · Houston
Group K match · 72,220 capacity
English
FOX
✓ FREE with antenna
Spanish
Telemundo
✓ FREE with antenna · Peacock $8/mo
Match 3 of 3

Colombia vs Portugal

Saturday, June 27 · 7:30 PM ET
Hard Rock Stadium · Miami
Group K match · 65,326 capacity
English
FOX
✓ FREE with antenna
Spanish
Telemundo
✓ FREE with antenna · Peacock $8/mo
★ Cheapest path

$30 antenna · one-time

All three Portugal group matches air on FOX broadcast. A $30 indoor antenna catches every match in 1080p — free, no subscription, forever. The Mohu Leaf 50 ($45) and Antop AT-400BV ($90) are the 28-year-installer picks. Pair with Peacock ($8) if you want Spanish-language commentary on Telemundo.

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The team

Head coach: Roberto Martínez

Star player: Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed his final World Cup — at age 41. Roberto Martínez built a deep team around Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Rafael Leão, and a new generation including João Neves and Vitinha. Huge US Portuguese-American viewership.

Common questions

How can I watch Portugal at the 2026 World Cup for free?

All three of Portugal's group-stage matches air on FOX broadcast, which is free over the air with a $30 antenna. You can watch every single Portugal match without paying for cable or a streaming subscription.

What channel is Portugal's first match on?

Portugal's first match — Portugal vs DR Congo on Wednesday, June 17 at 1:00 PM ET — airs on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish. Venue: NRG Stadium, Houston.

Can I stream Portugal's World Cup matches in Spanish?

Yes. Every Portugal match airs on Telemundo in Spanish — free over the air with an antenna. Every match also streams on Peacock Premium ($7.99/mo).

What is the cheapest way to watch Portugal at the 2026 World Cup?

A $30 indoor antenna. All three Portugal group-stage matches air on FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) — both free over the air. Total cost: $30 one-time, no subscription.

What time are the Portugal World Cup matches?

Portugal vs DR Congo — Wednesday, June 17 at 1:00 PM ET in Houston on FOX. Portugal vs Uzbekistan — Tuesday, June 23 at 1:00 PM ET in Houston on FOX. Colombia vs Portugal — Saturday, June 27 at 7:30 PM ET in Miami on FOX.

Who is on the Portugal squad?

Portugal is coached by Roberto Martínez. Star player: Cristiano Ronaldo. Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed his final World Cup — at age 41. Roberto Martínez built a deep team around Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Rafael Leão, and a new generation including João Neves and Vitinha. Huge US Portuguese-American viewership.

Keep going

Last verified June 9, 2026 against FOX Sports + Telemundo official broadcast schedules. Match times in Eastern Time. Knockout-round broadcast assignments depend on the bracket and are confirmed match-by-match — we re-check after each group-stage round.