NEW DELHI:
Cristiano Ronaldo is on the brink of making history. He could become the first player to compete in six European Championships when Portugal faces the Czech Republic.
The Czech Republic, though, is no easy opponent, marking their eighth consecutive appearance in the tournament.
The match is set to commence at 9 p.m. local time (1900 GMT) on Tuesday, ensuring an exciting showdown.
This will be the fourth European Championship meeting between these two nations. The Czechs won their first encounter in 1996, while Portugal secured victories in 2008 and 2012.
Portugal has dominated the recent clashes, winning the last four games. The Czechs have struggled to score in the past three matches against Portugal.
Both teams progressed to the knockout stage of the 2021 European Championship, with defending champions Portugal being eliminated by Belgium in the round of 16, and the Czech Republic falling to Denmark in the quarterfinals.
Portugal secured the Euro 2016 title, while the Czechs' last victory dates back to 1976 when they were part of Czechoslovakia. The legendary Antonín Panenka clinched their triumph with an unforgettable penalty, inspiring the famous Panenka technique attempted by players like Spain's Sergio Ramos.
Roberto Martínez, who previously coached Belgium and orchestrated Portugal's exit in the last edition, now takes charge of the Portuguese team. Under his leadership, Portugal dominated the Euro 2024 qualifiers, winning all their matches while scoring an impressive 36 goals and conceding only two.
Despite Portugal's star-studded attacking lineup, which includes talents like João Félix, Gonçalo Ramos, and Rafael Leão, Cristiano
Ronaldo remains the center of attention. The superstar's presence drew enthusiastic fans to Portugal's training session, where some had to be escorted off the field while attempting to take selfies with Ronaldo.
Ronaldo, who already holds the records for most goals (14) and appearances (25) at the tournament, continues to showcase his prowess on the field, as evidenced by his recent performance against Ireland.
Patrik Schick, the Czech Republic's prolific striker and joint top-scorer at the 2021 European Championship alongside Ronaldo, poses a significant threat to opposing defenses.
If Pepe takes the field, he could become the oldest player to participate in a European Championship, surpassing the record set by Hungary goalkeeper Gábor Király at Euro 2016.
Portugal vs Czech Republic match detailsWhen will Portugal vs Czech Republic start?The UEFA European Championship 2024 Group F match between Portugal and Czech Republic is set for June 18, Tuesday.
When and where to watch Portugal vs Czech Republic in India?The game will be held in Red Bull arena, Leipzig, Germany, with a kick off time of 12:30 AM IST.
In India and the Indian subcontinent, you can catch all UEFA Euro 2024 matches on Sony Sports Network, which has acquired the broadcast rights.
For English commentary, tune into Sony Sports Ten 2 SD & HD. Hindi viewers can watch the matches on Sony Sports Ten 3 SD & HD.
If you prefer regional languages, you have options too. Watch in Tamil and Telugu on Sony Sports Ten 4 SD & HD, or in Bengali and Malayalam on Sony Sports Ten 5 SD & HD.
Plus, every match of UEFA Euro 2024 can be streamed live via the SonyLIV app and website.
When and where to watch Portugal vs Czech Republic in the UK?The Group F match between Portugal and the Czech Republic will be broadcast on BBC TV Sports. UK viewers can catch the live stream of the game starting at 8 pm BST on Monday via the ITV app and website.
When and where to watch Portugal vs Czech Republic in the USA?In the USA, the Portugal vs Czech Republic match will be available on Fox Sports.
Fans can also watch the match live through the Fubo TV app and website.
The match will kick off at 7 pm GMT in the USA, with similar corresponding times in other time zones.
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