Frank Christian
The upcoming Euro 2024 quarterfinal match between Portugal and France at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg is set to be an exciting encounter for football fans.
This clash will showcase a highly anticipated faceoff between Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe, reminiscent of their showdown in the 2016 final.
Portugal, led by Roberto Martinez, secured a dramatic victory over Slovenia in a penalty shootout, with goalkeeper Diogo Costa emerging as the hero by saving three penalties.
France managed to edge past Belgium with a narrow 1-0 win, showing a strong defense despite some struggles in scoring.
Both teams have displayed resilience and determination, setting the stage for a captivating match where key moments from various players could determine the outcome.
How to Watch Portugal vs. France Live Stream and TV Channels
| TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | FOX | Fubo, Fox Sports app/website, ViX |
| Canada | TSN1, TSN4, TVA Sports | TVA+ |
| UK | BBC1 | BBC iPlayer app and website |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Sony Ten 2, 3, 2HD, 3HD | JioTV, Sony LIV |
USA: The match will be broadcasted on Fox in the United States. It can also be streamed on Fubo with a free seven-day trial or via ViX for Spanish viewers.
UK: BBC1 will air the match in the UK, and fans can stream it on the BBC iPlayer app and website.
Canada: TSN and TVA are the main broadcasters in English and French respectively.
Australia: Optus Sport is the official broadcaster in Australia.
India: Indian viewers can watch the match on JioTV and Sony LIV platforms or Sony Ten Network on TV.
Match Timing for Portugal vs. France
The quarterfinal will kick off on Friday, July 5 at 9 p.m. local time in Hamburg.
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA/Canada | Fri, Jul. 5 | 3 p.m. ET |
| USA/Canada | Fri, Jul. 5 | 12 p.m. PT |
| UK | Fri, Jul. 5 | 8 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Sat, Jul. 6 | 5 a.m. AEST |
| India | Sat, Jul. 6 | 12:30 a.m. IST |
Portugal vs. France Expected Lineups and Team News
Portugal is expected to field an unchanged starting XI, with Cristiano Ronaldo leading the attack. France might have to make changes due to Adrien Rabiot’s suspension and Kingsley Coman’s potential absence.
Portugal projected starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Costa (GK) — Cancelo, Dias, Pepe, Mendes — Palhinha, Vitinha — Silva, Fernandes, Leao — Ronaldo.
For France, options to replace Rabiot include Dembele, Camavinga, Fofana, or Zaire-Emery, with Kolo Muani potentially stepping in for Thuram.
France projected starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Maignan (GK) — Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernandez — Kante, Tchouameni — Dembele, Griezmann, Mbappe — Kolo Muani.
Prediction for Portugal vs. France
- Score prediction: Portugal 0-1 France
With Portugal struggling to score and France showcasing a solid defense, a close victory for France is likely. The match may mark the end of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Euro journey.
