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Newsweek
2 days ago
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- Newsweek
How to Watch Portugal vs Belgium: Live Stream UEFA Women's Euro, European Championship, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Portugal will face Belgium in the group stage of the 2025 Women's European Championship on Friday at Stade de Tourbillon, and you can catch all the action with Fubo. Diana Gomes of Portugal celebrates scoring her team's first goal during the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group B match between Portugal and Italy at Stade de Geneve on July 07, 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. Diana Gomes of Portugal celebrates scoring her team's first goal during the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group B match between Portugal and Italy at Stade de Geneve on July 07, 2025 in Geneva, to Watch Portugal vs Belgium Date: Friday, July 11, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM EDT Channel: FOX Sports 1 Stream: Fubo (TRY FOR FREE) While Belgium has been eliminated from contention, Portugal still has a puncher's chance to advance to the knockout stage, but they would need a lot of things to go their way. Sitting with only one point and a -5 goal differential, they would need Spain to put a beating on Italy while also winning this match over Belgium by a significant margin. Defender Diana Gomes has scored the lone goal for Portugal during this tournament, and the club might need her to come through once again if they want to finish inside the top two in Group B. Justine Vanhaevermaet and Hannah Eurlings have both scored for Belgium, and if either of them can find the back of the net once again, it might mark the end for both squads at the 2025 Euros. This is a great European Championship match that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action. Live stream Portugal vs Belgium for free on FOX Sports 1 with Fubo: Start your subscription now! UEFA Women's European Championship Potential Lineups Portugal: Morais; Gomes, Costa, Pinto; Amado, Jacinto, Pinto, Nazareth, Marchao; J. Silva, Di. Silva Belgium: Lichtfus; Janssens, Tysiak, Kees, Cayman, Philtjens; Missipo, Detruyer, Teulings; Wullaert, Eurlings Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh: It appears women's sport in Ireland is blamed for all its ills – exhilarating Euros shows how that can change
LGFA taking on new rules to make games more exciting and a greater investment in coaching would be a good start Máire Treasa Ní Ceallaigh One of the more fun aspects of living on an estate for a nosy individual like me is that you get to see what people are watching on TV as you drive by. This week I went past one home, then another, and another – all tuned in to a ding-dong of a battle as Portugal and Italy faced off in the Euros. As I was turning my key in the door I was greeted by a shout from the sitting room and told to hurry up and sit down. I was immediately captivated. The tension reverberated around the stadium in Geneva and on to screens around the world as Portugal's Diana Gomes scored an 89th-minute equaliser, keeping her country's Euro ambitions alive.
The Guardian
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Guardian
Diana Gomes rescues Portugal dream with late equaliser to deny Italy victory
There was drama in Geneva as Diana Gomes struck late to salvage Portugal's European Championship hopes. In a breathtaking conclusion to the match, Cristiana Girelli thought she had sent Italy through to the quarter-finals. Francisco Neto's side piled on the pressure in the final stages, however, and equalised in the 89th minute to ensure their dreams of progress remained alive. 'We were solid, we were brave,' said a delighted Neto. 'We played high, pressed our opponents, and played like a team in the European Championship. We're a team with personality and ambition. It's not easy when you're losing, then you score but it's disallowed again, and then score again! I'm very proud.' 'The last words I told my players was to play, to have fun,' he continued. 'Playing in a European Championship is a privilege. They're friends, they want to do things for each other. As a team, they really rise to the challenge.' There had been contrasting fortunes on the opening day for both. While Italy earned a hard-fought victory over Belgium, Portugal had suffered a morale-sapping defeat against Spain. This was not quite last chance saloon for Neto's side but almost, knowing they must avoid defeat to avoid elimination. It was most likely for this reason that the Portuguese manager rang the changes. Prior to this match, they had conceded 25 in the last five – a defensive record that will never bring success at this level. Goalkeeper Patrícia Morais came in for Inês Pereira to gain her 99th cap while Ana Borges and Joana Marchão brought considerable experience into defence. They were given a significant boost with the return of Kika Nazareth for the first time since suffering an ankle injury in March. The 22-year-old playmaker was making her long-awaited return against the side she made her senior international debut against just five years previous. Italy, meanwhile, had impressed against Belgium and manager Soncin stuck with the same team that had served them so well. Girelli had the armband once again, making her 121st appearance for her country. Portugal's Borges and Andreia Jacinto had emphasised pre-match the need for a fast start. They were compact throughout the first half, repelling Italy's advances and even dominated the ball without creating anything of real note. When they did break, Soncin's well-drilled team dropped quickly to defend the space in behind and counter the speed of the likes of Diana Silva. Le Azzurre, in contrast created the best opportunities. Girelli was at the heart of the action and forced a world-class stop from Morais before turning a Manuela Giugliano cross wide. Portugal rode their luck at times. Cecilia Salvai came so close to making her mark after missing the last three major tournaments with injury but saw her header agonisingly crash off the bar. Emma Severini had a goal ruled out for offside before the Portugal goalkeeper was on hand once again to keep her team in the contest. When Girelli met Sofia Cantore's low cross, the ball looked destined for the back of the net but Morais instinctively stuck out a foot. She turned fist-pumping to the fans behind the goal, celebrating as if she had scored. The second half was a quiet affair until the game burst into life with 20 minutes left. Sign up to Moving the Goalposts No topic is too small or too big for us to cover as we deliver a twice-weekly roundup of the wonderful world of women's football after newsletter promotion Girelli is a character that embodies women's football in Italy and she made her mark on this competition with a spectacular curling effort that gave Morais no chance. As the tears fell in celebration, the significance of the moment was etched all over the forward's face. Neto's side had not read the memo, however, and launched an energetic response as they piled the pressure on Italy's goal. Diana Silva thought she had levelled when she turned a rebound effort home only for a lengthy VAR check to rule it out for offside. Not to be deterred, Portugal continued to push forward and finally got their rewards thanks to a sweetly guided finish from Diana Gomes with a minute left on the clock. Jubilant celebrations followed as Neto's side breathed fresh life into their campaign. There was still time for Ana Borges to receive a second yellow but it mattered little as Portugal go into their final game against Belgium knowing they have the chance to reach the knockouts. Italy need a point in a tough encounter with Spain to ensure qualification.
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Portugal's Euro campaign still alive after 1-1 draw with Italy
GENEVA, (Switzerland): A last-gasp equaliser by Portugal's Diana Gomes against Italy in a thrilling 1-1 draw kept alive her country's Women's Euro campaign when her strike cancelled out a stunning second-half goal by Cristiana Girelli yesterday (July 7). Le Azzurre thought they were through to the quarter-finals after Girelli scored in the 70th minute, shifting the ball to her right foot at the edge of the box before unleashing a curling shot into the top right corner that goalkeeper Patricia Morais had little chance of stopping. The 35-year-old Girelli fought back tears after the goal. But Gomes brought Portugal level in the 89th when a corner hit the bar and the team worked the ball back into the box for her to fire into the roof of the net, sending their raucous fans, who chanted and banged drums throughout the night, into utter delirium. "We were solid, we were brave," proud Portugal coach Francesco Neto said. "We played high, pressed our opponents, and played like a team in the European Championship. We're a team with personality and ambition." The draw spoiled Italy's chance of clinching a berth in the knockout round on Monday, with Spain the only Group B team to have so far guaranteed a quarter-final spot with their 6-2 win over Belgium in the earlier match. Belgium are eliminated. Italy defender Cecilia Salvai said the night was a mix of emotions. "On one hand there's a lot of regret because we could have won the match, but we also risked losing it," she said. "Portugal kept a very high pace throughout the match; we'll take this draw. We had chances, and sometimes it's a matter of centimetres." Italy take on world champions Spain in their final group-stage game, while Portugal play Belgium. The Portuguese were considerably better at the back than they were in their 5-0 thrashing by world champions Spain in their opening game, digging deep to withstand a barrage of Italian attacks in a breathless back and forth affair in pouring rain at Stade de Geneve. Italy, who defeated Belgium 1-0 in their opener, celebrated what they thought was their opening goal late in the first half when Morais mishandled Girelli's header and Emma Severini bundled in the ball, but elation turned to dejection when the offside flag went up. Portugal experienced a similar roller-coaster of emotions when Diana Silva thought she had scored in the 80th minute but the goal was chalked off for offside after a VAR check. "It's not easy when you're losing, then you score but it's disallowed, and then score again. I'm very proud," Neto said. One negative on the night was Ana Borges's sending-off in the 96th minute after her tackle sent Barbara Bonansea clattering into the advertising boards.
Washington Post
5 days ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
Euro 2025: Portugal stays alive after 89th-minute goal in draw with Italy
GENEVA — Portugal desperately pressed Italy to find a goal to stay alive at the Women's European Championship and finally got it in the 89th minute from Diana Gomes to secure a 1-1 draw. The result on Monday sent Spain into the quarterfinals from Group B after its earlier 6-2 rout of Belgium which was eliminated from contention.
