The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Qualifying match between Portugal vs Latvia Women is scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2026, at 20:45 CEST (2:45 PM ET). The match will be played at the Estádio Municipal de Braga in Braga, Portugal.
Portugal are strong favorites in this Group stage fixture and are expected to secure a comfortable victory against a much weaker Latvian side.
For the hosts, this is an opportunity to maintain their 100% win record and mathematically solidify their iron grip at the top of the group standings.
For Latvia, it is an uphill battle to cause a massive international upset, block defensive leaks, and secure their first points of the qualification campaign.
Portugal vs Latvia Women – Match Details
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The road to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil continues as a flawless Portugal side welcomes a struggling Latvia to Estoril for an important Matchday 5 qualifying clash.
The fixture presents vastly contrasting narratives for the two nations under the lights of the Estádio António Coimbra da Mota.
- Fixture: Portugal Women vs Latvia Women
- Competition: FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Qualifying (UEFA)
- Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
- Kick-off: 20:45 CEST / 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT
- Venue: Estádio António Coimbra da Mota, Estoril, Lisbon, Portugal
Group Standings & Qualification Context
Portugal has absolutely cruised through the group phase, executing a tactical masterclass across every matchday. Francisco Neto’s squad has showcased perfect tactical fluidity, rendering them the undisputed heavyweights of the group.
Group B3 Standings
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Goal Diff. | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 4 | 4 | 0 | +10 | 12 |
| Finland | 4 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 9 |
| Slovakia | 4 | 1 | 3 | -6 | 3 |
| Latvia | 4 | 0 | 4 | -7 | 0 |
Team News and Analysis
Portugal Women (Seleção das Quinas)
Portugal are one of the better teams in their qualifying group. Under coach Francisco Neto, they play with good structure and attacking intent. They have several quality players in Europe and are expected to dominate possession and create plenty of chances against Latvia. No major injuries reported in the latest squad.
Latvia Women
Latvia are one of the weakest teams in European women’s football. They have struggled heavily in qualifiers and usually sit deep with a defensive approach. They lack the technical quality and depth to compete with stronger European sides like Portugal.
Portugal vs Latvia Women Starting XI
- Portugal Women (4-3-3): Inês Pereira; Catarina Amado, Diana Gomes, Carole Costa, Lúcia Alves; Pauleta, Andreia Faria, Tatiana Pinto; Jéssica Silva, Ana Capeta, Kika Nazareth.
- Latvia Women (4-5-1): Vaivode; Arseno, Miksone, Gergeležiu, Strazdina; Šenberga, Andersone, Štube, Zaičikova, Danilova; Voitāne.
Key Players to Watch
Portugal
- Kika Nazareth – Creative midfielder with excellent vision.
- Diana Silva – Experienced winger and goal threat.
- Telma Encarnação – Main striker and focal point in attack.
Latvia
- Karlīna Miksone / Anastasija Ševčenko – Key players in midfield and attack who will be relied upon to create moments.
Head-to-Head Record
Portugal have dominated previous meetings, winning all recent encounters by large margins.
| Date | Competition | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recent | Various | Portugal wins | Various |
Match Prediction
The technical and athletic disparity between these two sides is simply too vast to ignore. Backed by an enthusiastic home crowd in Estoril, Portugal will establish immediate authority over the tempo.
Latvia’s structural discipline will hold out for small durations, but the fluid movement of Kika Nazareth and the direct wide threat of Jéssica Silva should see the Seleção das Quinas secure a comfortable, multi-goal victory to protect their flawless qualifying run.
- Portugal 5-0 Latvia
Where to Watch Portugal vs Latvia Women
You can watch the Portugal vs Latvia Women’s World Cup Qualifying match live on RTP Portugal and Sport TV Portugal if you are located in Portugal. Viewers in Latvia can tune in via LTV7 and the Go3 streaming service.
- United Kingdom: Stream all non-home nations matches live on Prime Video UK.
- United States: Stream matches via UEFA, Fox Sports, Fubo TV, or ViX.
- Pan-Europe / Neutral Territories: Select matches stream live online through UEFA.tv in areas without exclusive rights holders.
