The Russians are in control of Group A after beating New Zealand 2-0 in their opening match.
Despite the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal, the UEFA Euro 2016 winners drew 2-2 with Mexico.
Here is how you can watch the game:
Date: Wednesday, June 21
Time: 4 p.m. (BST)/ 11 a.m. (ET)
TV: ITV 4 (UK only)/ Fox (U.S. only)
Preview
After a stellar season for Real Madrid, which saw Ronaldo win La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, the attacker is chasing more silverware at the Confederations Cup.
The former Manchester United superstar cannot stay out of the news, and his exploits last term were exceptional, even by his lofty standards.
The 32-year-old scored 37 goals in La Liga and Europe, according to WhoScored.com, as Real grabbed two major trophies. He also scored three times as his country won the Euros, allowing them a route into this tournament.
Russia remained composed against New Zealand in their opener, but the All Whites were poor and short of the standards of the better teams at the competition.
Fedor Smolov was impressive, and the country's most prolific striker will be the biggest danger to the Portuguese.
Smolov is the darling of the local media, and his stock has risen after two explosive seasons in the Russian top flight.
This is the type of game that Russia needs as they prepare to host the next FIFA World Cup.
Portugal have a plethora of attacking talent to support Ronaldo, and the Russians need to compete against the best sides possible before their World Cup adventure begins.
Russia showed against New Zealand they are a compact unit, but they missed a host of chances against an inferior opponent.
That cannot happen against Portugal, and their defence will be sorely tested as Ronaldo bursts forward at every opportunity.
Smolov's ability gives the hosts a puncher's chance as Portugal conceded twice in their last game.
However, any side with Ronaldo in it has to be considered the favourites, and the traveling party will be expecting to take the points in Moscow.
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