CRISTIANO RONALDO has the opportunity to become the greatest goalscorer in international history as Portugal face Belgium.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is level with Ali Daei on 109 goals and can set a new record if he scores against the Belgians.
But there’s also the small matter of achieving a spot in the last 16 for the reigning European champions, which will be easier said than done.
Opponents Belgium breezed through Group C, winning all three of their games, while Portugal finished third behind France and Germany in Group F.
What time does Belgium vs Portugal kick off?
- Belgium vs Portugal takes place on Sunday, June 27.
- The match kicks off at 8pm in the UK and Portugal – 9pm in Belgium and Spain.
- It will be played at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville, Spain.
- The teams last met competitively in Euro 2008 qualifying when goals from Nani and Helder Postiga saw Portugal run out 2-1 winners in Brussels.
- More recently, they draw 0-0 in a friendly in Belgium in 2018.
What TV channel is Belgium vs Portugal on and can I live stream it?
- Belgium vs Portugal is live on ITV 1.
- Coverage commences at the conclusion of Netherlands vs Czech Republic.
- To stream the game live, head to the ITV Hub.
- RTBF and VRT are the Euro 2020 broadcasters in Belgium while RTP, SIC, TVI and Sport TV have the Portuguese rights to the competition.
Can I watch Belgium vs Portugal for free?
- Yes. ITV is free for all UK viewers with a TV licence.
- Get your TV licence here.
Team news
Kevin de Bruyne is back to full fitness for Belgium and likely to be partnered by Axel Witsel in midfield.
Both the Hazard brothers are fit again while Thomas Meunier will hope to keep his place.
Renato Sanches has excelled for Portugal in all his appearances so far and is likely to earn a starting berth.
However, William Carvalho is also pushing for a start.
Belgium squad
- Thibaut Courtois (GK)
- Simon Mignolet (GK)
- Mats Sels (GK)
- Toby Alderweireld
- Dedryck Boyata
- Jason Denayer
- Thomas Vermaelen
- Jan Vertonghen
- Yannick Carrasco
- Timothy Castagne
- Nacer Chadli
- Thorgan Hazard
- Thomas Meunier
- Kevin de Bruyne
- Leander Dendoncker
- Dennis Praet
- Youri Tielemans
- Hans Vanaken
- Axel Witsel
- Jeremy Doku
- Eden Hazard (c)
- Dries Mertens
- Leandro Trossard
- Michy Batshuayi
- Christian Benteke
- Romelu Lukaku
Portugal squad
- Rui Silva (GK)
- Anthony Lopes (GK)
- Rui Patricio (GK)
- Raphael Guerrero
- Nuno Mendes
- Ruben Dias
- Jose Fonte
- Pepe
- Joao Cancelo
- Nelson Semedo
- Bruno Fernandes
- Renato Sanches
- Joao Palhinha
- Danilo Pereira
- Ruben Neves
- William Carvalho
- Joao Moutinho
- Sergio Oliveira
- Bernardo Silva
- Rafa Silva
- Andre Silva
- Joao Felix
- Pedro Goncalves
- Diogo Jota
- Goncalo Guedes
- Cristiano Ronaldo (c)
Latest odds
To win in 90 minutes
Belgium 29/20
Draw 11/5
Portugal 21/10
To qualify
Belgium 3/4
Portugal 21/20
*Odds from Betfair correct as of Friday, June 25
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