Portugal and France Advance to EURO 2024 Quarter-Finals

EURO 2024 Round of 16: Portugal and France secure their spots in the quarter-finals

Portugal triumphed over Slovenia in a nail-biting penalty shootout. Both teams struggle led to a 0-0 scoreline after 120 minutes of play.

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Diogo Costa's heroics, and Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva sealed 3-0 penalties victory

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In another captivating match, France managed to edge past Belgium with a 1-0 victory in Düsseldorf.

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De Bruyne and Lukaku tested French goalkeeper Mike Maignan. However, it was France who found the breakthrough.

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Substitute Randal Kolo-Muani fired a scuffed shot that deflected off Jan Vertonghen, leaving goalie Casteels stranded.

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