Portugal vs. Slovenia live score: Euro 2024 updates, result with Cristiano Ronaldo in last-16 action
Portugal vs. Slovenia live score: Euro 2024 updates, result with Cristiano Ronaldo in last-16 action
Cristiano Ronaldo's quest for a second European Championship continues when Portugal take on Slovenia in the last 16 of Euro 2024.
The veteran striker is still without a goal in three outings in Germany. Portugal boss Roberto Martinez fielded a much-changed side against Georgia last time out with top spot in Group F already secured.
Georgia produced a stirring performance to claim a historic 2-0 win, although the Selecao's 3-0 win over Turkey in their second game of the competition probably provides a more accurate reading of where they're at.
Slovenia progressed from a forgettable Group C with three successive draws, culminating in a dogged 0-0 stalemate against England.
The Sporting News is following Portugal vs. Slovenia live, providing score updates, commentary and highlights as they happen.
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Portugal vs. Slovenia live score
| 1st Half | Goal scorers |
| Portugal | — |
| Slovenia | — |
Venue:Deutsche Bank Park
Referee: Daniele Orsato (Italy)
Predicted lineups:
Portugal (4-2-3-1, right to left): Costa (GK) — Cancelo, Pepe, Dias, Mendes — Vitinha, Palhinha — B. Silva, Fernandes, Leao — Ronaldo.
Slovenia (4-4-2, right to left): Oblak (GK) — Karnicnik, Drkusic, Bijol, Balkovec — Stojanovic, Elsnik, Gnezda Cerin, Mlakar — Sporar, Sesko.
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Portugal vs. Slovenia kickoff time
This Euro 2024 match kicks off from Deutsche Bank Park on Monday, July 1 at 9:00 p.m. local time in Frankfurt, Germany.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories around the globe:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA/Canada | Mon, July 1 | 3 p.m. ET |
| USA/Canada | Mon, July 1 | 12 p.m. PT |
| UK | Mon, July 1 | 8 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Tue, July 2 | 5 a.m. AEST |
| India | Tue, July 2 | 12:30 a.m. IST |
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Portugal vs. Slovenia lineups, team news, starting 11
After Portugal's largely second-string XI was beaten in stunning fashion by Georgia, Roberto Martinez's side will be back to full strength 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, Diego Costa remaining between the sticks, and Joao Palhinha patrolling the engine room in the group finale.
All three should retain their places in Frankfurt, while other key men Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and Ruben Dias should all come back into the lineup.
Martinez might change formation after a switch to a three-man backline in the dead-rubber against Georgia, with a 4-2-3-1 system likely to be anchored by midfielders Palhinha and Vitinha. Rafael Leao is back from suspension to take up his spot on the left flank ahead of Joao Felix.
Joao Cancelo should be favoured over Manchester United's Diogo Dalot, with Bernardo Silva a sure starter on the right wing. Pepe and Dias will form the central defensive partnership after Antonio Silva's error for Georgia's opening goal.
Portugal starting lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Costa (GK) — Cancelo, Pepe, Dias, Mendes — Vitinha, Palhinha — B. Silva, Fernandes, Leao — Ronaldo.
Slovenia's habit of fielding the same squad for every game at Euro 2024 will come to an end when they meet Portugal in the last 16.
Matjaz Kek has stuck with the same side throughout the Euros, 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 is the likely replacement as Slovenia prepare to unfurl their tried-and-tested 4-4-2 formation against one of Europe's most potent attacks.
Slovenia starting lineup (4-4-2, right to left): Oblak (GK) — Karnicnik, Drkusic, Bijol, Balkovec — Stojanovic, Elsnik, Gnezda Cerin, Mlakar — Sporar, Sesko.
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 Network | 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 Network, 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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