LISBON, Portugal (Interstat) — Portugal hosts France in an international football match Friday, the latest test for two teams preparing for World Cup competition.

The game is scheduled for June 26, 2026. France enters with a five-match unbeaten streak, most recently blanking Iraq 3-0 on Monday. Les Bleus have outscored opponents 24-8 across eight fixtures this season, with convincing wins over Azerbaijan (3-0 in October, 3-1 in November), Senegal (3-1 in June) and Ukraine (4-0 in November, 2-0 in September). Draws with Germany (2-2 in October) and Iceland (2-2 in October) broke a run of four consecutive wins, but France rebounded with a 2-1 victory in Iceland in September.

Portugal also won its last time out, edging Senegal 3-2 on Monday. That followed a 4-1 victory over Iraq on June 16. Portugal’s two most recent matches produced a combined seven goals, with the team showing offensive firepower but also defensive vulnerability after conceding three times in the win over Senegal.

The matchup is part of the World Cup organizing body’s international window. Both teams are expected to use the game to fine-tune tactics and evaluate depth ahead of the tournament.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-2 draw, a result that would continue Portugal’s recent trend of high-scoring matches and extend France’s unbeaten run. France has not lost since a 2-1 defeat to Iceland in September 2025, a span of nine games. Portugal has won its last two but has not faced an opponent of France’s caliber in this window.

Key players to watch include France’s prolific attack, which has scored at least two goals in seven of its last eight matches. Portugal’s defense will be tested after allowing two goals to Senegal, a team France beat 3-1 earlier this month.

Kickoff is set for Friday evening at Estádio da Luz. The match will be played under clear skies with temperatures expected in the low 70s Fahrenheit (low 20s Celsius), according to local forecasts.

Both sides will aim to build momentum. France will look to tighten its defense after conceding two goals in two of its last three friendlies. Portugal, riding a two-game winning streak, will seek to prove it can match up with a European powerhouse.

Friday’s result, whether a draw or a winner, will provide a benchmark for where each team stands as World Cup preparations intensify.