Portugal get their Euro 2024 campaign underway against Czechia on June 18 in Leipzig.
Cristiano Ronaldo continues his incredible international career in Germany, in what is his 11th major tournament appearance, and the veteran forward is part of an all-star Portugal squad.
Roberto Martinez is tasked with guiding the 2016 winners to glory in the coming weeks following his switch from the Belgium national team.
Czechia finished second in their qualifying group, to book a place at Euro 2024, and keen-eyed Euro 2024 fans will notice a change from their previous name of the Czech Republic.
What time is Portugal vs. Czechia kickoff?
This Euro 2024 match kicks off from the Red Bull Arena on June 18 at 9:00 p.m. local time in Leipzig.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories around the globe:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Jun. 18 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Jun. 18 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Jun. 18 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Jun. 18 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Alaska ST | Tue, Jun. 18 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Hawaii ST | Tue, Jun. 18 | 9:00 a.m. |
Portugal vs. Czechia live stream, TV channel
- TV channel (US): FOX
- Streaming (US): Fubo, Sling, Fox Sports app/website, ViX
- TV channel (Canada): TVA Sports, TSN 1, TSN 3, TSN 4, TLN
- Streaming (Canada): TVA+, TVA app/website, VIVA
USA: Portugal vs Czechia from the Red Bull Arena will be televised in the United States on Fox Sports, with Spanish-language streaming via ViX. The game is also available to stream on Fubo, which is currently offering a FREE seven-day trial. Sling will also be live streaming the match.
Radio coverage of the match can be followed on SiriusXM FC.
Canada: Euro 2024 matches can be seen in Canada on TSN's respective TV channel and live streaming services. TVA and TLN will also be showing the match while VIVA is another live stream option.
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Portugal vs. Czechia lineups & team news
The biggest storyline surrounding Portugal is whether the legendary Ronaldo will start at the Euros, with the 39-year-old Al-Nassr striker looking to add to his 130 goals tally for his country so far.
Their captain and star man was eventually relegated to a bench role at the 2022 World Cup, and all eyes will be on manager Roberto Martinez in his big decision.
Portugal projected starting lineup (4-3-3): Costa (GK) — Cancelo, Pepe, Dias, Mendes —Fernandes, Palhinha, Vitinha — Silva, Ronaldo, Leao
Czechia will be hoping Patrick Schick can rediscover his form that saw him become a star at Euro 2020.
West Ham duo Tomas Soucek and Vladimir Coufal are also set to play key roles in the starting lineup at the tournament, while Jan Kutcha could get the nod to feature in the final third of the field ahead of 21-year-old Adam Hlozek on Tuesday.
Czechia projected starting lineup (3-5-2): Stanek (GK) — Holes, Hranac, Krejci — Coufal, Soucek, Provod, Barak, Jurasek — Kuchta, Schick
Portugal vs. Czechia prediction
- Score prediction: Portugal 3-0 Czechia
Portugal were sensational in Euro 2024 qualification as Martinez's team won all ten of their matches to storm a spot in the tournament.
They were also the highest scorers in qualification with 36 goals racked up by Ronaldo and Co. at a rate of over three scored per game.
Czechia will still be hopeful of a knockout stage place, out of Group F, ahead of clashes with Georgia and Turkey, but they could be in for a lesson in Leipzig.
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