The highly anticipated quarter-final match of the 2024 European Championship between Portugal and France is set to take place on Friday, July 5, 2024, at 9 p.m. in Hamburg. Fans can catch the live action on free TV via ZDF, with the broadcast starting at 8:15 p.m. Additionally, the match will be available for streaming on the ZDF media library and Magenta, though the latter requires a paid subscription.
This encounter rekindles memories of past clashes between the two football giants. Notably, France seeks to avenge their loss to Portugal in the Euro 2016 final, a match that ended in a 1-0 defeat for the French at the Stade de France. The two teams also faced off in the group stage of Euro 2021, resulting in a 2-2 draw. The upcoming quarter-final promises to be a thrilling showdown as both teams vie for a spot in the semi-finals.
Portugal's journey to the quarter-finals was anything but smooth. The team had to battle through a tough round of 16 match against Slovenia, which ended in a penalty shootout. Cristiano Ronaldo, despite missing a crucial penalty in extra time, redeemed himself by scoring in the shootout. Goalkeeper Diogo Costa was the hero, stopping all three Slovenian attempts.
France, on the other hand, secured their quarter-final berth with a narrow victory over Belgium. Randall Kolo Muani scored the decisive goal just five minutes before the end, with a deflected shot that sealed the win. Captain Kylian Mbappé played through the match with a face mask, expressing his discomfort but showing determination to lead his team.
The match will feature several players who were part of the 2016 final, including Antoine Griezmann, Olivier Giroud, N'Golo Kanté, and Kingsley Coman for France, and Cristiano Ronaldo, Pepe, and Rui Patricio for Portugal. This continuity adds an extra layer of intrigue and intensity to the game, as both teams aim to secure their place in the semi-finals and move one step closer to the coveted European Championship title.
