Portugal are back at full strength after relaxing in their group stage finale as they take on an unbeaten and upset-minded Slovenia side at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt on July 1 in the Round of 16 stage of Euro 2024.
Roberto Martinez's side finished top of Group F, but they did so in an arguably unsatisfactory manner: The Selecao required a last-minute winner against Czechia to win their opener, while Georgia beat them 2-0 in their last group game, albeit when they were already confirmed as group winners following a 3-0 victory over Turkey sandwiched in between.
They face a Slovenia side, who qualified with the lowest points total in the tournament, yet remain undefeated after drawing all three of their group-stage matches, to earn a first-ever knockout berth at a major tournament.
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Portugal vs. Slovenia confirmed lineups
After Portugal's largely second-string XI lost in stunning fashion by Georgia, Martinez's team are back to full power for their Round of 16 encounter with Slovenia.
There were few noteworthy outliers, such as Cristiano Ronaldo leading the line in pursuit of a goal that never came, Diogo Costa in between the sticks, and Joao Palhinha patrolling the engine room in the group finale.
All three retain their places in Frankfurt, while key trio Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and Ruben Dias all come back into the lineup.
Portugal lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Costa (GK) — Cancelo, Pepe, Dias, Mendes — Vitinha, Palhinha — B. Silva, Fernandes, Leao — Ronaldo.
Injuries: None
Suspensions: None
Slovenia's habit of fielding the same team for every game at Euro 2024 comes to an end against Portugal in the last 16.
Matjaz Kek has stuck with an unchanged XI throughout the group stages, helped by star striker Benjamin Sesko recovering from a slight knock to start the 0-0 draw against England.
However, left-back Erik Janza will be sidelined for this game having received his second booking of the tournament.
Alanyaspor defender Jure Balkovec comes in as his replacement with the remaining 10 players keeping their spots.
Slovenia lineup (4-4-2, right to left): Oblak — Karnicnik, Drkusic, Bijol, Balkovec — Stojanovic, Elsnik, Gnezda Cerin, Mlakar — Sporar, Sesko.
Injuries: None
Suspensions: Janza
Portugal vs. Slovenia live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Euro 2024 match across selected areas of the world's major regions:
| TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | FOX | Fubo, Fox Sports app/website, Sling ViX |
| Canada | TSN 3, TSN 4, TVA Sports, TLN | TVA+, VIVA TV |
| UK | BBC One | BBC iPlayer/website |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Sony Ten 2, 3 | JioTV, Sony LIV |
USA: Portugal vs. Slovenia from Deutsche Bank Park will be televised in the United States on FOX, with Spanish-language streaming via ViX. The game is also available to stream on Fubo, which is currently offering a FREE seven-day trial.
Radio coverage of the match can be followed on SiriusXM FC.
UK: This Portugal vs. Slovenia Euro 2024 match will be broadcast in the UK on BBC One. Streaming can be found on BBC iPlayer/website.
Canada: TSN and TVA (French) will be providing coverage of this match.
Australia: Australia's sole broadcaster for Euro 2024 is Optus Sport.
India: Euro 2024 matches are available to stream on JioTV and Sony LIV and Portugal vs. Slovenia can also be viewed on Sony Ten Network on TV.
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