Denmark vs Portugal Live Stream: Kick-Off Time, Lineups & Key Stats for Tonight’s Euro Qualifier

Denmark and Portugal lock horns tonight at Copenhagen’s Parken Stadium in a UEFA Nations League A, Group 4 fixture that could decide who grabs a direct path to next summer’s Finals. Both sides arrive on the back of statement wins—Denmark thrashed Serbia 3-0 in Belgrade while Portugal edged Norway 2-1 in Lisbon—leaving Jorge Jesus’ Seleção one point clear at the top of the table. Kick-off, TV & streaming • Date: Thursday, 1 October 2026 • Time: 20:45 CEST / 19:45 BST / 14:45 ET • Venue: Parken Stadium, Copenhagen (capacity 38,000) • Live coverage: Viaplay (Scandinavia), RTP1 (Portugal), Fubo & ViX (U.S.), Premier Sports (U.K.). Global streaming is also available via UEFA.tv in select territories. Team news & projected line-ups Denmark manager Kasper Hjulmand should restore captain Simon Kjær after resting the veteran centre-back last weekend. Rasmus Højlund partners Jonas Wind up front, with Christian Eriksen orchestrating in a 4-3-1-2. Projected XI: Schmeichel; Kristensen, Kjær, Christensen, Mæhle; Hjulmand, Delaney, Jensen; Eriksen; Højlund, Wind. Portugal travel without the suspended Bruno Fernandes but welcome back João Félix, who is expected to start on the left wing, allowing Rafael Leão to move centrally alongside Gonçalo Ramos in a 4-2-3-1. Projected XI: Diogo Costa; Cancelo, Rúben Dias, António Silva, Nuno Mendes; João Neves, Vitinha; Félix, Bernardo Silva, Leão; Ramos. (All injury and suspension updates per Football Whispers match preview). Form guide (last five competitive matches) Denmark: W-W-L-W-D Portugal: W-W-W-L-W The hosts have conceded just twice in five outings, while Portugal boast the group’s best attack with nine goals scored. Head-to-head snapshot Since 2012 the nations have met five times in competitive play; Portugal lead 4-1 with a +6 goal difference. Denmark’s lone victory came in a World Cup qualifier eight years ago, also in Copenhagen. Key battles • Rasmus Højlund vs Rúben Dias: the Manchester City rock must contain his Premier League counterpart’s direct running. • Christian Eriksen vs João Neves: experience against exuberance in midfield tempo control. • João Cancelo’s overlapping runs could pin back Joakim Mæhle, denying Denmark width. What’s at stake A Portuguese win seals top spot and a semifinal berth with a game to spare; a Danish victory would flip the standings and leave the group wide open ahead of the final matchday. Prediction Expect a high-tempo start with both teams preferring front-foot football. Denmark’s home advantage is tangible, but Portugal’s depth—especially off the bench with Pedro Neto and Matheus Nunes—could prove decisive. Scoreline tip: Denmark 1-2 Portugal.