Portugal and France, two favourites to lift the trophy, will face each other in the second Quarter-final of Euro 2024 at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Germany on Friday, July 5 (9 pm CET). In India, kick-off will be at 12:30 am on July 6 (Saturday Midnight).

Despite being the favourites, both of these star-studded teams had underperformed in their respective last matches. Portugal defeated Slovenia on penalty after remaining goalless throughout the match. France also managed to grab a victory against Belgium thanks to a deflected shot by Kolo Muani.

The clash will be a replay of the Euro 2016 Final, which led Cristiano Ronaldo to win the only major international trophy in his career. The victor of this match will face either Germany or Spain in the semi-final. After a disappointing end for France in Euro 2020, Mbappe will try to get redemption by taking revenge for the 2016 final and also beating his childhood idol Ronaldo in this classic battle.

Euro 2024 Portugal vs France: H2H Record and Last Meeting

Portugal vs France H2H Record

Despite having an overwhelming record against Portugal, les Blues had won only two of their last two meetings, as the other two matches ended in draws. The Last time Portugal won against France was in the Final of Euro 2016, eventually, that was also their last face-off in any knock-out match.

Portugal - 6

France - 19

Draw- 3

Last Meeting: POR 2:2 FRA (Euro 2020, Group F)

Euro 2024 Portugal vs France: POR vs FRA Schedule

Venue: Volksparkstadion, Hamburg

Date and Time: Friday, July 5 (9 pm CST)

Match Referee: Michael Oliver

FIFA Ranking: POR- 6, FRA- 2

Appearances in Euro: POR- 9, FRA- 11

Highest Achievements in Euro:

Portugal: Champions (2016)

France: Champions (1984, 2000)

Recent Forms (All Competitions, Most Recent First):

Portugal: W, L, W, W, W, L

France: W, D, D, W, D, W

Portugal vs France Team News, Injury Updates

The Portuguese attack was below average in the last match against Slovenia and as a result, they were dragged into a penalty shootout where the Selecao were rescued by the individual brilliance of the keeper, Diogo Costa. As of now, the Selecao defence consists of Ruben Dias, Joao Cancelo, Nuno Mendes and the veteran Pepe. It will be a challenge for Pepe to stop the likes of Mbappe and Griezmann after playing 120 minutes just four days back.

In the midfield, the two playmakers from the two rival sides of Manchester, Silva and Fernandez are in good form and have scored one goal each. It will be the perfect time for Cristiano Ronaldo to step up as the Selecao are goalless for the last two Euro matches. The return of Rafael Leao will bolster the Portuguese attack and can be a key to breaking their goal drought.

On the other hand, France after a lacklustre display in the group stage, continued the same in the Round-of-16. The Les Blues are yet to score in this Euro through open play. Their two goals came from deflection and one from a penalty. These stats certainly will be a concern for Didier Deschamps.

French defence, on the other hand, consists of Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano and Hernandez are in good form. Kounde and Saliba were excellent in the last match against Belgium. Adrien Rabiot will miss the match due to suspension after picking up his second yellow. Either Youssouf Fofana and Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga can take his spot. Griezmann is also expected to return to the playing XI against Portugal.

Euro 2024 Portugal vs France: Predicted Starting Line-up

Portugal: Diogo Costa; Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Pepe, Nuno Mendes; Bruno Fernandes, Joao Palhinha, Vitinha; Bernardo Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Leao

France: Mike Maignan; Theo Hernandez, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Joules Kounde; Antonie Griezmann, Aurelien Tchouameni, N’golo Kante; Kylian Mbappe, Kolo Muani, Ousmane Dembele

Euro 2024 Portugal vs France: POR vs FRA, Who Will Win?

Both teams are blessed with fiery attacking prowess and strong defences. Though given the performances in the recent matches, it will be Les Blues who will have the last smile.

Our Prediction:

Portugal 1:2 France