France - Portugal Prediction, Team News, Lineups

By Ben Knapton, Senior Reporter

July 3, 2024

Prediction: Portugal 1-2 France

Portugal may be struggling to score goals, but they still boast a formidable attack. However, France has the quality to edge this one, especially with home advantage. Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema, and Antoine Griezmann will be a handful for the Portuguese defense.

Portugal will need to be at their best to get anything from this game. They will need to create chances and take them, which has been a problem for them so far in the tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo has not been at his best, but he will still be a threat to the French defense.

France, meanwhile, will be confident of victory. They have a strong team, and they will be buoyed by the home crowd. They will need to be careful not to underestimate Portugal, but they should have enough quality to get the win.