Winners for the 2018-19 season Portugal hosts Croatia at the Estadio da Luz as both teams aim to start the campaign with a strong performance. For those eager to catch the Portugal vs Croatia match, this guide will ensure you don’t miss a single exhilarating moment.
Despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s disappointing performance in the EURO 24 tournament, he has still been selected for Martinez’s squad. Renato Veiga, the left-back for Chelsea, and Tiago Santos, a defender for Lille, have both been called up to the senior team. Joao Felix is expected to win his 42nd cap for his country after permanently joining Premier League powerhouse Chelsea this summer. Although Wolves custodian Joe Sa may have been selected for Martinez’s squad in the coming weeks, Porto’s Diogo Costa will be starting in goal.
Despite previous assumptions, Luka Modric, the former Ballon d’Or winner, has defied expectations by being selected for Serbia’s squad in EURO 24. This could mark his 179th cap on the international stage. In addition, Ivan Perisic, another veteran and former Tottenham star, is also anticipated to make an appearance on Thursday evening. After scoring his first goal in the Bundesliga against Eintracht Frankfurt the previous weekend, Andrej Kramaric of Hoffenheim will be at the forefront of Croatia’s attack in Lisbon. Josko Gvardiol, who became a crucial component of Pep Guardiola’s strategy at Manchester City, earned a starting position in the defence.
What time is Portugal vs Croatia kickoff?
- Competition: UEFA Nations League
- Game Day: Thursday, September 5, 2024
- Kick-off: 19:45 UK Time
- Stadium: Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica
What TV channel is Portugal vs Croatia on?
- UK: N/A
- USA: ViX
- Canada: DAZN Canada
- Australia: Optus Sport
- Portugal: Sport TV Multiscreen, RTP Play, Match Player, Sport TV1, RTP 1
- Croatia: Nova TV
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| US only: | Watch ESPN+ $6.99 monthly |
| USA & Canada: | FuboTV free 7-day trial |
Head-to-Head Record
| 08/06/24 | Portugal 1 – 2 Croatia | Friendly |
| 17/11/20 | Croatia 2 – 3 Portugal | Nations League |
| 05/09/20 | Portugal 4 – 1 Croatia | Nations League |
| 06/09/18 | Portugal 1 – 1 Croatia | Friendly |
| 25/06/16 | Croatia 0 – 1 E Portugal | Euro Cup |
Portugal vs Croatia possible squads
Portugal predicted lineup: Diogo Costa, Mendes, António Silva, Rúben Dias, João Cancelo, Palhinha, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Rafael Leão, Ronaldo
Croatia predicted lineup: Livaković, Gvardiol, Pongračić, Šutalo, Stanišić, Kovačić, Majer, Modrić, Pašalić, Kramarić, Sučić
