Reigning European champions Portugal have made a solid start to their World Cup qualifying campaign, winning all four games they’ve played since an opening round defeat to Switzerland. However, they’re still three points off the top spot, meaning they’re currently heading for a nervy intercontinental playoff to determine whether they make it to Russia. It’s something they’ll want to avoid at all costs.
Latvia vs. Portugal 2017 live stream: Time, TV schedule, and how to watch World Cup qualifier online
Portugal resume their World Cup qualifying campaign in Latvia on Friday.
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That means they can ill-afford any further slips, and they’ll be expecting a win when they travel to Riga to face struggling Latvia on Friday. Latvia have won four straight qualifiers after beating Andorra in the opening round, and stand no realistic chance of making it to the finals.
Portugal will be without goalkeeper Anthony Lopes and midfielder João Mário, who are both out with injuries. Latvia’s biggest absentee is Artūrs Zjuzins, who has established himself as a regular in their midfield since making his debut five years ago.
Match info, plus how to watch on TV, and stream
Match date/time: Friday, 2:45 p.m. ET, 9:45 p.m. local
Venue: Skonto Stadium, Riga, Latvia
TV: ESPN Deportes (U.S. — Spanish); Sportsnet One (Canada); Sky Sports 5/HD (U.K.); LTV7 (Latvia); RTP 1 (Portugal)
Online: WatchESPN (U.S. — English); ESPN Deportes+ (U.S. — Spanish); Sportsnet World Now (Canada); Sky Go (U.K.)
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