The action in the UEFA Euro Cup 2024 will see a heavyweight class between Portugal and France in Hamburg. The two countries will be facing each other for the third consecutive European Championship. In 2021, the honors were shared with a thrilling 2-2 draw. This time, though, a much more conservative contest is in the running between Portugal and France. Several subplots will accompany the matchup as the winner will face either Germany or Spain in the semi-finals.
Portugal endured a physically and psychologically draining round-of-16 tie against Slovenia. A penalty shootout eventually sealed qualification for the 2016 Euro winners. Their run so far has been highly reflective of inconsistencies. The Portuguese, however, tend to prevail in adversity and will look to come out as the winners in a game where France is regarded as the slight favorite to emerge victorious.
France, on the other hand, has typically managed to grind out results in UEFA Euro 2024. The fact that none of the French players has scored a goal from open play so far, has been an indication of the troubles Les Bleus are facing in front of goal. Nonetheless, the French defense has turned up this time around and looks solid enough to deal with the threat of the Portuguese front line.
Portugal vs France: Probable line-ups
Roberto Martinez will be wary of his selections considering most of his first-team players were involved till the penalty shootout against Slovenia. Veteran centre-back, Pepe was visibly fatigued in extra-time and had to be brought off by Martinez. It will be an interesting decision from the former Belgium manager regarding the 41-year-old’s situation.
Adrien Rabiot will be absent from the Didier Deschamps’ matchday squad on the account of accumulation of too many yellow cards. Real Madrid’s talented midfielder, Eduardo Camavinga is tipped to replace the former Juventus man. The rumors outline the intentions of the French coach who is happy to surrender possession and looks to close out a rather tight matchup. Randal Kolo Muani is also expected to be named in the eleven at the expense of Marcus Thuram.
Portugal’s probable line-up: Costa; Cancelo, Dias, Pepe, Mendes; Vitinha, Palhinha, Fernandes; Silva, Leao, Ronaldo
France’s probable line-up: Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Hernandez; Kante, Tchouameni, Camavinga; Griezmann, Kolo Muani, Mbappe
Portugal vs France: Head-to-head record
Last Five Meetings | Result |
Portugal drew with France | 2-2 |
Portugal lost to France | 0-1 |
France drew with Portugal | 0-0 |
Portugal beat France | 1-0 |
Portugal lost to France | 0-1 |
Portugal vs France: Live streaming details
The contest between Portugal and France will be hosted by Hamburg at the Volksparkstadion at 3 pm EDT (9 pm CEST). RTP and Sport TV will be telecasting the match live in Portugal, while beIN Sports will be doing the same for viewers in France. Meanwhile, in the USA, Fox Sports will be broadcasting the meeting between the two nations.