Portugal vs France at Euro 2020: The lowdown
Portugal vs France is due to kick off at 8pm BST on Wednesday, June 23. In the UK, the game will be available to watch live on BBC On and via the BBC iPlayer. The match will take place at the Ferenc Puskas Stadium in Budapest.
If you are watching from the States, the match is available on ESPN and kicks off at 12pm PT and 3pm ET.
The reason to watch this match
The expansion of the tournament to incorporate 24 teams means the “group of death” moniker might be a misnomer since there is still a possibility of all three big hitters in Group F progressing to the knockout stages.
Still, a repeat of the 2016 European Championships final with so much on the line means this is likely to be essential viewing. Portugal know a draw would be enough to see them progress while France are already through but just one point above their opponents and Germany. A win would guarantee top spot for the French as they bid to win two major tournaments on the bounce.
In previous matches between the two sides, Portugal have won six, drawn two and lost 19. The most recent clash, in November 2020, was a win for France but the 2016 final will provide Portugal with all the inspiration they need.
Cristiano Ronaldo is now only two goals away from Ali Daei's legendary figure of 109 international goals; could he level the record in a game of this magnitude?
Might the holders Portugal go out at the group stage like Germany at the last World Cup? Let us know what you think below.
