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Portugal vs France live stream: How to watch Euro 2024 online and for free

The Portugal and France club badges on top of a photo of the Euro 2024 trophy and match ball.

The Portugal vs France live stream looks set to be a thrilling quarter-final between two sides stacked with quality players — and you can watch it from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for free!

Portugal vs France live stream, date, time and channels

The Portugal vs France live stream takes place on Friday, July 5.
• Time: 8 p.m. BST / 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT / 5 a.m. AEST (Jul. 6)
• WATCH FREE BBC iPlayer (U.K.)
• U.S. — Watch on FOX via Sling
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free

Portugal topped Group F with little trouble winning all three games, but their progression to this quarter-final match was anything but smooth. Captain and talismanic forward Cristiano Ronaldo was left in literal tears when he failed to convert a penalty in extra time against Slovenia, but goalkeeper Diogo Costa was on hand to play the hero by making three consecutive saves in the ensuing shootout, setting up this exciting quarter-final clash. 

Meanwhile, France’s journey at Euro 2024 has also been surprisingly dramatic. Les Bleus were considered by many the pre-tournament favorites but only managed a second-placed finish in Group D thanks to draws with the Netherlands and Poland. Their win over Belgium in the Round of 16 wasn’t especially convincing either. France won 1-0 thanks to a Jan Vertonghen own-goal with just five minutes remaining, but the side need to find another gear quickly, or they could face an exit at this stage. 

There’s a spot in the final four at stake in the France vs Portugal live stream, and we’ve got all the details you need to watch it from anywhere down below. Plus, make sure you don’t miss a single moment of the tournament by checking out our guide on how to watch Euro 2024.

Where to watch Portugal vs France for free

In the U.K. football fans can enjoy every moment of Euro 2024 across BBC and ITV. 

Portugal vs France is on BBC watch for free on BBC iPlayer. Just note that you will need a valid U.K. TV license in order to watch. 

Other free-to-air coverage of Euro 2024: Germany (via ZDF and ARD), France (via TF1), Spain (via RTVE) and Italy (via RAI). Soccer fans in New Zealand can also watch Euro 2024 for free via TVNZ.

If you’re normally in one of these countries but happen to be abroad right now, you won’t miss out if you watch using one of the best VPNs. These allow you to watch your go-to streaming wherever in the world you are. Our favorite is NordVPN.

How to watch Portugal vs France from anywhere

If you're not in your home country during Euro 2024 and are unable to live stream a game from wherever you are, you can still tune in via a virtual private network, or VPN. A VPN makes it appear like you're surfing the web from your home allowing you to access the streaming services you already pay for. It's legal and easy to do.

We've tested many different VPN services and our favorite is NordVPN; it offers superb speeds, excellent customer service and a no-questions-asked 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it out first to see if it's right for you. But you've got other VPN options too, so check out our full list of the best VPN services.

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.S. and want to view your usual U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to BBC iPlayer and watch Portugal vs France live online.

How to watch Portugal vs France in the U.S.

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Soccer fans in the U.S. can watch Euro 2024 across the Fox network, with select games on Fubo. The Portugal vs France live stream is on FOX and the Fox Sports website with a valid login. FS1 may be included in your cable package.

If you've cut the cord and don't have cable, you have plenty of options. Our top pick is Sling TV: the Sling Blue package costs just $45 per month with a discounted first month. It comes with more than 30 channels including FOX (if you have a local Fox Network on Sling) and FS1. 

Fubo is another option. The Pro Plan costs $79 per month but gives you 121 channels, including FOX and FS1, plus lots more for sports fans to enjoy.

If you already use those services but aren't in the U.S. right now, you can watch Euro 2024 live streams by using a VPN such as NordVPN.

How to watch Portugal vs France in the U.K.

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Football fans in the U.K. are very lucky as every single game of Euro 2024 will be broadcast for free — it is the nation’s sport, after all. The Portugal vs France live stream is being shown on BBC and BBC iPlayer

All sounds great, right? But if you're not in the U.K. and have a valid TV license, you can still follow every single game by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN

How to watch Portugal vs France in Canada

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If you're in Canada, you can enjoy Euro 2024, including Portugal vs France, on TSN, as part of a cable TV package. However, if you've cut the cord, you can sign up for TSN for $19.99 per month or you can take an annual pass which cost $199.90 per year. 

If you want even more sporting action you can add TSN Plus for an additional $8 a month, or at a discounted annual rate of $80. 

If you live in Canada and already subscribe to TSN, but aren't at home right now, you can still watch a Euro 2024 live stream by using a quality VPN like NordVPN.

How to watch Portugal vs France in Australia

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Aussie soccer fans can watch a Portugal vs France live stream via Optus Sport, which is showing the whole of Euro 2024. It costs $24.99 AUD per month, or there's an Annual Pass for $199 AUD/year. Optus Sport can be accessed via a dedicated mobile app, and it's also on Chromecast and Apple TV. 

Not in Australia right now? You can use a VPN to watch all the action on Optus Sport as if you were back home. NordVPN is our top pick of the options.  

How to watch Portugal vs France in New Zealand

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Kiwis can access Euro 2024 live streams, including Portugal vs France, via TVNZ following the closure of Spark Sport in July 2023. TVNZ is a free-to-air television network, giving sports fans in New Zealand access to Euro 2024 live streams without having to spend a penny. 

Not at home in New Zealand right now? You can still follow every game by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN

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