Cristiano Ronaldo is set to captain Portugal at Euro 2024, an event that is heavily speculated to be his final international tournament with the national team. While Ronaldo has previously expressed his ambition to play for Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, his age – turning 41 before that tournament – casts doubt on the feasibility of this goal. Euro 2024 is almost certainly going to be his last appearance at a European Championship.
Under the guidance of Roberto Martinez, Portugal impressively secured their Euro 2024 qualification, standing out as the only team in the qualifiers to achieve a perfect winning record. Despite Ronaldo’s enduring star power, the Portugal squad boasts considerable depth and experience, featuring Premier League talents like Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva, and Bruno Fernandes.
Portugal’s Euro 2024 Group F Opponents
Portugal was placed in Group F as a top seed. Group F is composed of Turkey, Czechia, and Georgia, promising some interesting matchups in the group stage.
Euro 2024 Group F:
- Portugal
- Turkey
- Czechia
- Georgia
Portugal Euro 2024 Match Schedule
Portugal will begin their Euro 2024 campaign in Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena against Czechia on June 18. Following this, they will face Turkey in Hamburg for a potentially crucial match four days later. Their final group stage game will be against Georgia back in Hamburg at the Volksparkstadion.
| Fixture | Date | Venue | KO time (Local, CET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal vs. Czechia | June 18, 2024 | Leipzig (Red Bull Arena) | 9 p.m. |
| Turkey vs. Portugal | June 22, 2024 | Dortmund (Westfalenstadion) | 6 p.m. |
| Georgia vs. Portugal | June 26, 2024 | Gelsenkirchen (Arena AufSchalke) | 9 p.m. |
Portugal’s Path Through the Euro 2024 Knockout Stages
Winning Group F would see Portugal advance to play one of the best third-place finishers in the Round of 16 in Frankfurt on July 1. If Portugal finishes second in Group F, they would face the winner of Group D, a group that includes strong teams like France, Netherlands, Austria, and Poland.
Euro 2024 Round of 16
| Date | Time (CEST) | Match | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 29 | TBD | M1: 1st, Group A vs. 2nd, Group C | Dortmund (Westfalenstadion) |
| June 29 | TBD | M2: 2nd, Group A vs. 2nd, Group B | Berlin (Olympiastadion) |
| June 30 | TBD | M3: 1st, Group B vs. 3rd place qualifier | Cologne (RheinEnergieStadion) |
| June 30 | TBD | M4: 1st, Group C vs. 3rd place qualifier | Gelsenkirchen (Arena AufSchalke) |
| July 1 | TBD | M5: 1st, Group F vs. 3rd place qualifier | Frankfurt (Waldstadion) |
| July 1 | TBD | M6: 2nd, Group D vs. 2nd, Group E | Dusseldorf (Merkur Spiel-Arena) |
| July 2 | TBD | M7: 1st, Group E vs. 3rd place qualifier | Munich (Allianz Arena) |
| July 2 | TBD | M8: 1st, Group D vs. 2nd, Group F | Leipzig (Red Bull Arena) |
Euro 2024 Quarterfinals
| Date | Time (CEST) | Match | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 5 | TBD | QF1: Winner, M3 vs. Winner, M1 | Stuttgart (MHPArena) |
| July 5 | TBD | QF2: Winner, M5 vs. Winner, M6 | Hamburg (Volksparkstadion) |
| July 6 | TBD | QF3: Winner, M7 vs. Winner, M8 | Berlin (Olimpiastadion) |
| July 6 | TBD | QF4: Winner, M4 vs. Winner, M2 | Dusseldorf (Merkur Spiel-Arena) |
Euro 2024 Semifinals
| Date | Time (CEST) | Match | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 9 | 9 p.m. | Winner, QF1 vs. Winner, QF2 | Munich (Allianz Arena) |
| July 10 | 9 p.m. | Winner, QF3 vs. Winner, QF4 | Dortmund (Westfalenstadion) |
Euro 2024 Final
| Date | Time (CEST) | Match | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 14 | 9 p.m. | SF winner vs. SF winner | Berlin (Olympiastadion) |
