USA square off with Portugal in a 2026 international friendly. Here’s all the key information you need, including kickoff time and how to watch the match on TV or through streaming platforms in the United States.
Here are all of the details of where you can watch USA vs Portugal on US television and via legal streaming:
WHO
USA vs Portugal
WHAT
International Friendly
WHEN
7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT • Tuesday, March 31, 2026
WHERE
Sling, DirecTV Stream, Peacock Premium, Max, Sling Orange, Hulu + Live TV, TNT, TruTV, Telemundo, Universo
STREAM
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Match Overview
Portugal head into their upcoming showdown with the United States following a scoreless draw against Mexico, still searching for rhythm and set to be without star forward Cristiano Ronaldo. That absence could open the door for adjustments on both sides as they prepare for a high-level international clash.
Meanwhile, the USMNT arrives under pressure after a rough 5-2 defeat to Belgium exposed major concerns and left plenty to fix heading into this matchup against another European contender. With both teams eager to respond and prove a point, this game has all the ingredients of a must-watch battle—don’t miss it.
More details about watching the game on DirecTV Stream
With DirecTV Stream, you can watch USA vs Portugal and tons more Liga MX games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick as well as Google TV, Samsung and Peloton.
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DirecTV Stream has 140+ channels of live TV and unlimited DVR. That includes all of the most important soccer-related channels such as NBC, FOX, ESPN, TNT, CBS as well as more niche soccer channels including FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Univision, TUDN and GolTV.
If you’re planning to follow more games on this platform, you can check out the full DirecTV Stream soccer schedule to stay up to date with upcoming matches available via the service.
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Useful links
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