Portugal vs France UEFA Euro 2024 Quarter-Final Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction

Didier Deschamps's France is set to face Roberto Martinez's Portugal in the UEFA Euro 2024 Quarter-Final match at the Volksparkstadion Hamburg in Germany on 6th July, Saturday. Portugal and France both have some world-class players in their squads but still haven't performed at their best. Portugal beat Slovenia in the penalty shootout to qualify for the Round of 16 while France beat Belgium by 1-0 in the last 16 to book their spot. From possible starting XIs to Fantasy predictions, here is everything you need to know about the Portugal vs France Quarter-Final match in the UEFA Euro 2024.

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Match Details

• Match: Portugal vs France - UEFA Euro 2024 Quarter-Final

• Date: 6/7/2024

• Time: 12:30 am (IST)

• Venue: Volksparkstadion Hamburg, Germany

How to watch the Portugal vs France UEFA Euro 2024 Quarter-Final match?

The Live streaming of the Quarter-Final match between Portugal and France will be on the Sony Liv app. The Portugal vs France football match will also be telecast live on India's Sony Sports TV network.

Portugal vs France: Head-to-Head stats

Portugal and France have played 25 games against each other. France have been the dominant side, winning on 16 occasions while Portugal have won only 6 clashes against the French. The other 3 matches have ended in a draw.

• Matches Played: 25
• Portugal won: 16
• France won: 6
• Drawn: 3

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Team News

Portugal

Martinez's men are goalless in their last two Euro 2024 ties, having been defeated 2-0 by Georgia in their final Group F encounter and not scoring a single goal in the last 16 game against Slovenia. Diego Costa's heroics helped Portugal qualify for the Quarter-Final. Portugal are struggling to score goals. Ronaldo has gotten enough opportunities but hasn't delivered. He got a penalty against Slovenia but missed it from the spot.

There are no fitness concerns for Portugal ahead of the quarter-final. Martinez may start the same XI on Saturday. Silva and Rafael Leao will play alongside Ronaldo upfront, while Vitinha and Joao Palhinha who have dropped brilliant performances lately will lead the midfield alongside Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes. Bruno has created lots of opportunities for the front players but the fans haven't witnessed any end product.

Continua a preparação para o grande jogo! 🏃‍♂️⚡️ #PartilhaAPaixão | #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/Gp6vBIlKbz

— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) July 3, 2024

Ruben Dias and Pepe will lead the backline with Mendes and Cancelo starting as the full backs. Diego Costa who saved three back-to-back spot kicks in the last game will surely start at the goal. He will have a busy day against the French attackers on Saturday.

✨ Momentos mágicos de Diogo Costa 🇵🇹@selecaoportugal I #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/1DzWNG4z7p

— UEFA.com em português (@UEFAcom_pt) July 3, 2024

France

Four matches into the ongoing Euros and a French player is yet to score a goal through open play but still, France are in the quarter-finals. The attackers have failed to deliver in those games but they are still here thanks to their solid backline and midfield. Theo Hernandez and Kounde are irreplaceable in the full-back roles while Kante is dropping masterclass performances in every single game.

Les Bleus sont déjà de retour sur le terrain pour préparer le match de vendredi ! 🇵🇹🇫🇷 #FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/MG8qt9L6K9

— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) July 2, 2024

Adrien Rabiot is suspended after picking up his second yellow card of the tournament in the last-16 win over Belgium so he will miss the game against Portugal. Deschamps may start Real Madrid star Tchouameni in place of the ex-Juventus midfielder. 

Le groupe vit (toujours) bien ! 🤣#FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/iYGAiZVAq5

— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) July 4, 2024

Dembele, Mbappe, and Kolo Muani will lead the attack line for France with Saliba and Upamecano at the back. Mike Maignan has been a brilliant shot-stopper for France until now and will be at the goal on Saturday to face the likes of Ronaldo and Leao.

Possible XIs

Portugal's possible starting lineup:

Costa; Cancelo, Dias, Pepe, Mendes; Palhinha, Vitinha; Silva, Fernandes, Leao; Ronaldo

France's possible starting lineup:

Maignan; Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernandez; Kante, Tchouameni; Dembele, Griezmann, Mbappe; Kolo Muani

Portugal vs France: Fantasy XI Prediction

Costa; Kounde, Dias, Saliba, Hernandez; Kante, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes; Mbappe, Ronaldo, Griezmann