Cristiano Ronaldo could take a significant step towards sending more records tumbling when Portugal aim to seal UEFA Euro 2024 qualification on Friday.
Victory for the Selecao at home to Slovakia would guarantee Ronaldo a record-extending sixth appearance at the finals if he is selected, which would also allow the Al Nassr striker the opportunity to take his tally at the tournament beyond 25 goals — currently six more than any other player in history.
A positive result for the visitors would keep Slovakia in strong contention to claim the second qualifying place they currently occupy in Group J. Portugal, however, have won six consecutive matches without conceding a goal since the 2022 World Cup, so toppling them on home soil looks a tall order.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
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What time does Portugal vs Slovakia kick off?
This Euro 2024 qualifier takes place at Estadio do Dragao in Porto, Portugal and kicks off on Friday, October 13 at 8.45 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Fri Oct. 13 | 2:45 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Fri Oct. 13 | 2:45 p.m. ET |
| UK | Fri Oct. 13 | 7:45 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Sat Oct. 14 | 4:45 a.m. AEST |
| India | Sat Oct. 14 | 12:15 a.m. IST |
| Hong Kong | Sat Oct. 14 | 2:45 a.m. HKT |
| Malaysia | Sat Oct. 14 | 2:45 a.m. MYT |
| Singapore | Sat Oct. 14 | 2:45 a.m. SGT |
| New Zealand | Sat Oct. 14 | 7:45 a.m. NZDT |
Portugal vs Slovakia live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this European qualifier across selected areas of the world's major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | — | Fubo, ViX |
| Canada | — | |
| UK | — | Viaplay |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | — | Sony LIV, JioTV |
| Hong Kong | — | — |
| Malaysia | Astro SuperSport 3 | Astro Go, sooka |
| Singapore | — | — |
| New Zealand | — | — |
USA: This game is available for streaming via Fubo and in Spanish through ViX.
Canada: DAZN has the action for fans in Canada.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every match live and on demand on Optus Sport.
UK: This match will be available on Viaplay.
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Portugal vs Slovakia lineups, team news
Porto captain Pepe and Paris Saint-Germain defender Nuno Mendes were out for Portugal, as were Bayern Munich's Raphael Guerreiro and Braga winger Ricardo Horta, who both left the national team camp after being assessed.
Benfica midfielder Joao Neves joined the squad for the first time.
Portugal lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Diogo Costa (GK) – Dalot, Antonio Silva, Ruben Dias, Cancelo – Bernardo Silva, Palhinha, Bruno Fernandes – Leao, Goncalo Ramos, Ronaldo
Right-winger Lukas Haraslin was substituted with a muscle injury he sustained while playing for Sparta Prague on Sunday but was not replaced in Slovakia's squad. Haraslin was not fit for the matchday squad.
At 17 years old, Feyenoord winger Leo Sauer is the youngest player to have been called up for Slovakia since the country gained independence in 1993.
Slovakia lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Dubravka (GK) – Pekarik, Vavro, Skriniar, Hancko – Duda, Lobotka, Kucka – Mak, Bozenik, Schranz
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Portugal vs Slovakia prediction, odds
Portugal have won their past eight European Championship qualifiers without conceding a goal, including the reverse fixture 1-0, which was Slovakia's only defeat in their previous nine qualifying matches. There is cause to expect stubbornness from Francesco Calzona's team, who have kept six clean sheets during those games.
Prediction: Portugal 1-0 Slovakia
| POR win | Draw | SLO win | Both teams to score Y / N | Over / Under 2.5 goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetMGM (USA) | -400 | +500 | +1050 | +120 / -175 | -161 / +115 |
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