How to watch Portugal vs. France online for free

Both sides will have their sights set on a spot in the semi finals.
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TL;DR: Watch Portugal vs. France in Euro 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


It's crunch time in Euro 2024, with every remaining team absolutely desperate to progress through the knockout rounds. It really doesn't get much bigger than this in international football, with a spot in the semi finals up for grabs.

Portugal and France are both heavy hitters in the European game and were both touted as favorites going into the tournament considering the strength of their squads. But both teams have struggled to bring the magic so far. Even with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe on the ball, respectively.

Portugal took a humiliating defeat to underdogs Georgia while France have squeaked by with a couple of draws and 1-0 wins. Is this the game where either Portugal and France mark themselves as contenders for the Euro 2024 trophy?

If you want to watch Portugal vs. France in Euro 2024 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Portugal vs. France?

Portugal vs. France in Euro 2024 kicks off at 3 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. BST on July 5. This fixture takes place at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Germany.

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How to watch Portugal vs. France for free

Portugal vs. France in Euro 2024 is being broadcast by the BBC, with free live streaming available on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, which means it's blocked for viewers overseas. But anyone can access this free streaming platform by using a VPN. A VPN is a powerful tool that can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, allowing you to sidestep geo-restrictions and access BBC iPlayer from anywhere around the globe.

Access BBC iPlayer by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

  4. Visit BBC iPlayer

  5. Stream Portugal vs. France in Euro 2024 from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free to use, as they require an upfront cost or subscription fee. But leading services do tend to offer free trial periods or money-back guarantee deals. You can leverage these deals to gain access to BBC iPlayer — all without actually spending anything in the long run. It's not a permanent solution, but the trial period will give you enough time to stream every remaining Euro 2024 fixture for free, and from anywhere in the world.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the top choice for streaming live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including the UK

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for a limited time at $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — that's 49% off. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Portugal vs. France in Euro 2024 for free with ExpressVPN.

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