The Portugal national football team is set to play its next friendly match as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to reports, at the beginning of June, the Portuguese side will host the Iranian national team in Lisbon.
Sources indicate that an agreement between the parties is nearing its final stage. The match is planned to take place in June 2026 at the iconic "Estádio da Luz," owned by the Benfica club. Only an official confirmation remains at this point.
It is worth noting that this match holds significant importance for Portugal. In the group stage of the World Cup, Portugal will face Uzbekistan, Colombia, and one team to be determined through the playoffs — either the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Jamaica, or New Caledonia.
The Portuguese coaching staff considers Iran’s style of play to be similar to that of Uzbekistan. Therefore, through this friendly match, the team aims to not only maintain overall form but also test tactical solutions against comparable opponents.
Experts believe that this meeting in Lisbon will be a crucial step for Portugal in adapting to their group-stage opponents and further refining their game model.
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