Portugal — Armenia: Full Media Schedule Published Ahead of the Match

The Portuguese national team has released a detailed media schedule ahead of the sixth round of the 2026 World Cup qualification match against Armenia. The game will take place on Sunday, November 16, at Estádio do Dragão in Porto, starting at 14:00 local time (18:00 Yerevan time).

For Portugal, this match carries strategic importance: Roberto Martínez’s team continues its fight for a direct World Cup berth from Group F. A win over Armenia is enough, while in case of a draw the Portuguese will need to follow the result of the parallel match Hungary vs Ireland. Armenia, meanwhile, sits fourth with three points and is no longer in the race but aims to finish the autumn window respectfully.

Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the match due to suspension after being sent off against Ireland.

Media Schedule: Day Before the Match (November 15, Saturday)

Portugal (local time)
09:30 — Media entry to Estádio do Dragão
10:00 — Press conference with Roberto Martínez and one player
10:50 — Journalists’ access to the stands for training coverage
11:00 — Official training (first 15 minutes open to media)
12:30 — Media zone closes

Armenia (local time)
The Armenian national team will hold its media events in the evening.
17:00 — Media entry
17:30 — Press conference with Armenia’s head coach and a player
17:50 — Media access to training
18:00 — Training session (15 minutes open to media)
19:30 — Media zone closes

Match Day (November 16, Sunday)

11:15 — Accreditation center and media areas open
11:30 — Photographers allowed onto the pitch
14:00 — Kick-off: Portugal — Armenia
14:45 — Accreditation center closes
After the match (+15 minutes) — Coaches’ press conferences and mixed zone
19:00 — Media areas close

Group F standings before the match

Portugal — 10 points
Hungary — 8 points
Ireland — 7 points
Armenia — 3 points

The match at Estádio do Dragão will be Armenia’s final one in the November window. Despite having no tournament objectives, the match against one of the group favorites is an important opportunity to test the team’s strength and gain experience.