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Here’s how to watch the UEFA Nations League match A between Portugal and Croatia, as well as kick-off times and team news.
Portugal And CroatiaBoth favorites for the first two places in League A Group 1, begin their respective UEFA Nations League This Thursday at the Estadio da Luz there will be a repeat of a duel in which the two teams scored ten goals in two matches the last time they met in this tournament four years ago.
After a turbulent and ultimately unsuccessful run at the 2024 European Championship, the Seleção had to recover from another quarter-final setback reminiscent of their quarter-final exit at Qatar 2022.
That summer, the Selecao’s season ended with a penalty shootout defeat to France – a tournament marked by Pepe’s final appearance and the overwhelming emotion of Cristiano Ronaldo’s tears.
Although the 41-year-old defender has decided to end his career, Ronaldo still wants to leave the international stage with a good feeling. Head coach Roberto Martinez has re-included the Al-Nassr star in the squad for this month’s Nations League matches.
Due to UEFA’s decision to add another knockout round to the Nations League, a place in the top two is now enough for the Vatreni to advance. Poland and Scotland are considered outsiders in the race to advance.
However, after a bitter defeat at the European Championships this summer, Thursday’s visitors are determined not to rest on their laurels and to surpass their 2023 performance, when they lost to Spain in the final.
Here, GOAL gives you everything you need to know about watching, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
How to watch Portugal vs Croatia online – TV channels and live streams
In the United States (US)The UEFA Nations League match between Portugal and Croatia can be watched live online and streamed via ViX.
Fans worldwide can watch the live action on GOAL.
How to watch anywhere with VPN
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) to watch games through your usual streaming service. A VPN like NordVPNallows you to create a secure online connection while streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL‘s guide to the best VPNs for sports streaming.
Kick-off time Portugal vs. Croatia
The opening match of the 2024 UEFA Nations League A between Portugal and Croatia will be played at the Estadio Universitario de Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal.
Let’s start with 2:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT To Thursday, September 5, 2024in the United States (US).
Team News & Squad
News from the Portuguese team
Roberto Martinez has revamped the hosts’ squad and brought in new faces like Geovany Quenda, Renato VeigaAnd Thomas Edison for the first time, while deciding Joao Cancelo, Daniel PereiraAnd Francisco Conceicao.
Seventeen years old Quendaa Sporting winger with just four first-team appearances, joins the squad alongside Veiga, who recently signed for Chelsea, and Lille full-back Santos, who is also close to making his Selecao debut.
Over and beyond, Pedro Goncalves, Francisco Trincaoand goalkeeper Rui Silva were recalled and joined a team led by Cristiano Ronaldowho will probably start as the main striker.
Possible starting eleven for Portugal: Costa; Dalot, Dias, A. Silva, Mendes; Palhinha, Vitinha; B. Silva, Fernandes, Leao; Ronaldo
News from Croatia
While the hosts were inspired by the legendary Pepethe Vatreni are facing their own challenges as some star players are missing Domagoj Vida And Marcelo Brozovicwho retired from the national team after 99 appearances and will not be there. Ivan Perišić remains in the squad despite his departure from Hajduk Split and his current clublessness.
Injuries have paused Lovro Majer, Josip StanisicAnd Martin Erlic for Thursday’s match and Sunday’s match against Poland. Lyons also has Duje Caleta-Car is also uncertain after an injury last weekend.
Coach Zlatko Dalic indicated that the teams’ defense was overwhelmed. Marin Pongracic, Kristijan Jakicor even winger Marko Pjaca may have to step in as right defender.
Possible starting eleven for Croatia: Livakovic; Pongracic, Sutalo, Gvardiol, Sosa; Modric, L. Sucic, Kovacic; Pasalic, Kramaric, Ivanusec
