How to watch Portugal vs France live online (Euro 2020)

The final match of the Euro 2020 group stage is also one of the most hotly-anticipated, with Group F titans Portugal and France facing off at 9 PM CEST (8 PM BST / 3 PM EST / 12 PM PST) on June 23. This fixture is extremely important since it will cement the winner’s move to the knockout phase, so you won’t want to miss it. Below, we’ll let you know how to stream the Portugal vs France game from anywhere in the world.

The European Championship is a huge event in the world of soccer. As such, there are sure to be hundreds of unauthorized sources for streaming it online. We don’t recommend using these; not only are they illegal in most countries, but the video quality is often inferior, and there’s a real chance of the stream being taken down halfway through a match. Besides, with several legitimate ways to watch Euro 2020 online for free, there’s no need to rely on shady sources.

Most of the streaming platforms showing Portugal vs France are geo-blocked. In other words, if you’re traveling abroad and hoping to watch via your usual services, you’ll have to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). 

How to watch the Portugal vs France match from anywhere

VPNs help keep your online activities hidden from snoopers, but they can also spoof your location. This is helpful for unblocking geo-restricted services so you can watch the Euro 2020 matches from abroad, and best of all, doing so only takes a second.

Here’s how to stream Portugal vs France online from anywhere:

1. Your first task is deciding which VPN to use. We recommend NordVPN for its high speeds and powerful unblocking ability, but Surfshark and ExpressVPN are two excellent alternatives.
2. Download and install the VPN onto whichever device you’d like to watch the match on. Most providers allow you to connect at least five devices simultaneously.
3. Next, log in and connect to a server in the relevant location. For instance, you’d use an American server to unblock ESPN or a French server to watch on TF1.
4. Visit your chosen streaming service, then try playing a video. You shouldn’t notice any errors or other issues, but if the video won’t start, clear your cookies and cache before trying again. Still no luck? Contact your VPN’s support team for personalized advice.

This match will be broadcast live, which is why we recommend taking a few minutes to make sure your VPN works as expected before kick-off. After all, it’d be a shame to miss the start of the game because of last-minute technical trouble. Major providers tend to offer around-the-clock support over live chat, so you can solve most issues in a few minutes.

How to live stream Portugal vs France on US TV

You can stream Portugal vs France (and in fact, almost every other Euro 2020 fixture) live on ESPN. If you already receive this network through your cable TV package, you can just sign into the ESPN website or app and watch the game online at no added cost.

Here’s the good news: it’s extremely easy to watch Euro 2020 online without cable in the US. YouTube TV and Hulu with Live TV both let you stream ESPN and ABC (which has the only games ESPN isn’t showing), while Sling TV and FuboTV have ESPN alone. Sling is the least expensive option, at $34.99 USD per month, but most of these services include a free trial period, so you can try them out for yourself if you’d prefer.

The platforms above are only available in the US. This means that if you’re traveling abroad at the moment, you’ll need a VPN to access them. Don’t have a VPN yet? NordVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, giving you the opportunity to try it completely risk-free. If it doesn’t meet your expectations, just cancel during this period to receive a full refund.

Where else can I watch Portugal vs France online?

Believe it or not, the 2020 UEFA European Championship is being shown by more than 200 international broadcasters. This means that, wherever you are, there’s a good chance that you’ll be able to find a local network showing Portugal vs France.

UK

British coverage of Euro 2020 is split between the BBC and ITV, meaning you can stream any match on either BBC iPlayer or ITV Hub. The Portugal vs France fixture, for instance, will be shown on BBC iPlayer from 8 PM, with an on-demand replay being added a few hours after the final whistle.

BBC iPlayer is free to use, but you will have to create an account beforehand. During registration, you’ll be asked to enter a British postcode, but any will work. Additionally, the law requires you to have a TV license to use this service, even if you’re only watching on-demand. Despite this, there are no real verification measures in place to ensure you have one.

This service doesn’t let you watch anything from outside of the UK. However, it can be accessed as normal from abroad by connecting to a British VPN server.

Canada

Canadians have a choice of where they watch Euro 2020. TSN will be showing matches with English commentary, whereas TVA is the country’s French-language broadcaster.

Already got TSN as part of your cable package? If so, you can just sign into the website or app and start streaming right away. Otherwise, you’ll have to purchase a digital pass. These cost $7.99 CAD per day or $19.99 per month. TVA, on the other hand, is completely free to use, so if you understand French, you might want to consider watching Portugal vs France here instead.

TSN and TVA are both region-locked. Canadians who are abroad at the moment can still access them using a VPN, though.

Australia

Optus Sport is showing all 51 games of the 2020 Euros in Australia. Naturally, this includes the Portugal vs France match. Users can either sign in with their existing Optus Sport login details, or pay $14.99 AUD per month for an online-only pass. There is also a $29.99 pass that lasts three months, but whether this is worth it really depends on if you plan to keep watching once the European Championship is over.

This streaming platform is normally inaccessible outside of Australia. With the help of your VPN’s Australian servers, however, it’s possible to watch from anywhere.

Portugal

RTP is only showing eight of the tournament’s 50+ games for free, but one of these is Portugal vs France. Another 15 will be on the free-to-watch SIC and TVI platforms, with the remaining 28 fixtures exclusive to Sport TV, which costs €27.99 per month.

RTP isn’t geo-blocked, but we’d still recommend using a VPN to access it. This is because some Internet Service Providers have been known to limit the speeds of users who stream.

France

23 fixtures will be broadcast free of charge on either TF1 or M6. One of these is the Portugal vs France match, which will air on TF1 from 9 PM. All you have to do is create an account beforehand, and this only takes a minute. To stream the remaining 28 games, you’ll need a beIN Sports subscription; these cost €15 per month but you might be able to sign in with your Orange or Free account.

If you’re outside of France, you’ll need a VPN to use any of the platforms above.

Other locations

Obviously, with more than 200 networks showing this match, we can’t cover them all individually. However, you can quickly learn where to watch by checking UEFA’s list of broadcast partners. This is only the starting point of your research, though, since the list doesn’t account for any sub-licensing agreements that the main broadcaster might have made. Still, if any streaming service is showing Euro 2020 in your country, you shouldn’t have to look too hard to find out.

Euro 2020: Portugal vs France predictions

On paper, France are the favorites by a large margin. Les Bleus have put in a strong showing at the group stage so far, even beating the mighty German squad (albeit with the help of an own goal). Additionally, they’ve proven that their forwards are not to be trifled with, thanks to Mbappé’s prodigal speed and Benzema’s keen attacking eye.

However, Portugal stand a good chance of winning too. Unlike France, they defeated their first opponent 3-0 and won the Nation’s league just a couple of years back. There’s also no underestimating the value that Cristiano Ronaldo brings to the squad; any manager expecting an easy victory against Portugal in this tournament will be sorely mistaken.

Why is everyone talking about Group F?

Usually, the heavy hitters are spread across different groups, which means that the same few teams almost always show up in the knockout phase of the Euros. However, this time around, three of the best teams in the world (France, Germany, and Portugal) are together in Group F.

So what does this mean? Well, to begin with, it effectively reduces Hungary’s chances to zero. Further, it means that one of the squads that would usually be all-but-guaranteed a spot in the round of 16 will be going home. Here’s a brief overview of the 2020 Euros groups:

UEFA Euro 2020 match schedule