Portugal will face Slovenia on Monday in the round of 16 of UEFA Euro 2024 and the winner of the tie will face the winner of the France vs. Belgium match which kicks off at 12:00 p.m. ET. Portugal were winners of Group F after compiling six points through three games. Meanwhile, Slovenia finished third in Group C after recording three points and a zero-goal differential. Here's what you need to know:
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Portugal: There are no suspensions or injuries for Portugal and Roberto Martinez is expected to start all the main names on the roster, including Cristiano Ronaldo who is expected to lead the attack alongside Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and Rafael Leao.
Possible Portugal XI: Costa; Cancelo, Dias, Pepe, Mendes; Vitinha, Palhinha; B. Silva, Fernandes, Leao; Ronaldo.
Slovenia: Slovenia will have to deal with the absence of full back Erik Janza, who is suspended and will be replaced by Jure Balkovec on the left side of the defense. Striker Benjamin Sesko, who is still looking for his first goal of the tournament, will start in the attack.
Possible Slovenia XI: Oblak; Karnicnik, Drkusic, Bijol, Balkovec; Stojanovic, Cerin, Elsnik, Mlakar; Sporar, Sesko.
Round of 16All times Eastern
Saturday, June 29Switzerland 0, Italy 2. Germany 2, Denmark 0.
Sunday, June 30England 2, Slovakia 1 (AET). Spain 4, Georgia 1. Monday, July 1France vs. Belgium, 12 p.m. on FS1Portugal vs. Slovenia, 3 p.m. on Fox
Tuesday, July 2Romania vs. Netherlands, 12 p.m. on FS1Austria vs. Turkiye, 3 p.m. on Fox
Roberto Martinez's side are expected to make it through in the first game of the knockout stages and will likely face France in the quarter final. Pick: Portugal 2, Slovenia 1.
