USA Rugby and Portugal meet at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado, as the inaugural 2026 Nations Cup begins with Round 1.
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The Eagles open the new competition on home soil against Portugal, one of Europe’s fastest-rising rugby nations outside the Six Nations. Portugal arrive as the 2026 Rugby Europe champions after continuing the momentum that began with their breakthrough run at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
For the United States, the match begins an important summer of international rugby as the Eagles continue building toward hosting the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
Here’s what to know as USA Rugby face Portugal in the 2026 Nations Cup, including lineups, substitutes and kickoff time.
USA Rugby Vs. Portugal Kickoff Time
USA Rugby host Portugal at 9:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 4, at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado, in Round 1 of the 2026 Nations Cup.
How To Watch USA Rugby Vs. Portugal
USA Rugby vs. Portugal will stream live in the United States on Paramount+.
USA Rugby Lineup
- Jack Iscaro
- Kapeli Pifeleti
- Tonga Kofe
- Nathan Den Hoedt
- Jason Damm
- Benjamin Bonasso
- Cory Daniel
- Paddy Ryan
- Ruben de Haas
- Chris Hilsenbeck
- Perry Mayo
- Dominic Besag
- Tavite Lopeti
- Rufus McLean
- Mitch Wilson
Substitutes: 16. Shilo Klein, 17. Ezekiel Lindenmuth, 18. Mason Pedersen, 19. Brandon Harvey, 20. Nafi Ma'afu, 21. Ethan McVeigh, 22. Luke Carty, 23. Julian Roberts
Portugal Rugby Lineup
- Luis Lopes
- Luka Begic
- Antonio Prim
- Martim Bello
- Duarte Torgal
- Jose Madeira
- Joao Granate
- Jose Monteiro
- Samuel Marques
- Manuel Vareiro
- Manuel Cardoso Pinto
- Tomas Appleton
- Guilherme Vasconcelos
- Raffaele Storti
- Vincent Pinto
Substitutes: 16. Pedro Vicente, 17. Nuno Mascarenhas, 18. Cody Thomas, 19. Guilherme Costa, 20. Andre Cunha, 21. Hugo Camacho, 22. Hugo Aubry, 23. Martim Faro
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