Overview
- World champions Germany open the EuroBasket knockout stage against Portugal in Riga at 14:15 local time, with free-to-air coverage on RTL and streaming via Magenta platforms.
- Head coach Álex Mumbrú is expected back on the bench after an acute abdominal illness, while vice-captain Johannes Voigtmann remains out for the tournament.
- Portugal reach a rare major-tournament knockout game led by NBA center Neemias Queta, with Germany preparing for a slow, physical opponent after a 5–0 group stage.
- Following the national football team’s 0–2 qualifying defeat in Bratislava, DFB CEO Andreas Rettig called the harsh public criticism justified and said the loss has left traces.
- Germany host Northern Ireland in Cologne on Sunday live on RTL, with media scrutiny on Julian Nagelsmann’s decisions and Joshua Kimmich stressing attitude over tactics after the setback.