When to watch Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal
- Thursday, Oct. 13, at 2:45 p.m. ET (11:45 a.m. PT).
Where to watch
- Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal will air in the US on Fubo and ViX.
Roberto Martinez’s Portugal can seal their place at the 2026 World Cup today as they go in search of a win in Dublin against an Ireland team in desperate need of a shock victory on home turf.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if the match isn’t available where you are.
Portugal saw their perfect record in qualifying come to an end last month after being held to a 2-2 stalemate at home against Hungary, but remain top of Group F with a two-point lead.
They’re hosted by an Ireland team that must cause some major shocks in their remaining qualifiers to keep their faint hopes of a playoff spot alive, starting with a win here today against Cristiano Ronaldo and company.
The Republic of Ireland takes on Portugal at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Thursday, Nov. 13. Kickoff is set for 7:45 p.m. IST local time in Ireland, which also makes it a 7:45 p.m. GMT start in the UK. That means it’s a 8:45 p.m. kickoff across Europe while in the US and Canada it’s a 2:45 p.m. ET or 11:45 a.m. PT start. For viewers in Australia, the game gets underway at 6:45 a.m. AEDT on Friday.
Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo revealed this week that he expects to retire from soccer within the next two years.
Livestream the Ireland vs. Portugal match in the US
Today’s game is available to watch in the US on Fubo.
Fubo’s main package costs $85 per month, but it has a new skinny bundle that includes Fox Sports 2. This new Fubo Sports plan costs $56 per month ($46 for the first month) and includes FS1 and FS2 along with ABC and CBS (but not NBC) in addition to ESPN and NFL Network. It also includes access to ESPN’s new streaming app. Click here to see which local channels you get in your region with Fubo. Read our Fubo review.
This game is also available to watch in the US on Spanish language streaming service ViX.
While TelevisaUnivision’s Spanish-language streaming service has a free tier, in order to watch this match you’ll need to be a subscriber to ViX Plus.
The service currently starts at $5 per month for its Premium with Ads tier, and rises to $7 per month for its Premium ad-free option.
How to watch the Ireland vs. Portugal match online from anywhere using a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the World Cup qualifier action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds, and can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security.
However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN use to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN use is crucial.
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ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. Prices start at $3.49 a month on a two-year plan for the service’s Basic tier.
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Livestream the Ireland vs. Portugal match in the UK
Amazon Prime Video is showing this World Cup qualifier clash live in the UK via pay-per-view.
You won’t need to be a Prime subscriber to access Amazon’s coverage, but there is a £2.49 fee to watch this game.
If you like the look of what Amazon is offering, Prime Video standalone subscriptions start at £9 a month or £95 per year in the UK and include access to Prime Video’s content library of shows such as Fallout, Reacher and more. The service is also included with a Prime membership.
Livestream the Ireland vs. Portugal match for free in Ireland
The great news for the Boys in Green supporters is that live coverage for this crucial qualifier is with free-to-air terrestrial broadcaster RTÉ, with the match set to be shown on RTÉ 2. That also means you’ll be able to live stream the game for free via the network’s online platform RTÉ player. Coverage begins at 7 p.m. IST.
Irish public broadcaster RTE ‘s online and on-demand service is free to use for anyone living on the Emerald Isle. RTÉ Player is available across a wide range of mobile and smart devices.
Livestream the Ireland vs. Portugal match in Australia
Football fans Down Under can watch this match on streaming service Stan Sport.
Stan Sport will set you back AU$20 a month (on top of a Stan subscription, which starts at AU$12). It’s also worth noting that the streaming service is currently offering a seven-day free trial.
A subscription will also give you access to Premier League, Champions League and Europa League action, as well as international rugby and Formula E.
Livestream the Ireland vs. Portugal match in Canada
If you want to stream this game live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada.
A DAZN subscription currently costs CA$30 a month or CA$200 a year and will also give you access to the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League, plus EFL Championship soccer, Six Nations rugby and WTA tennis.
As well as dedicated apps for iOS and Android, there’s a wide range of support for set-top boxes and smart TVs.
Quick tips for streaming international soccer using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming soccer may vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
- If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
