In a tense quarterfinal clash at the UEFA Euro 2024, France triumphed over Portugal with a 5-3 victory in a penalty shootout. The match, held at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Germany, saw star players Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe in action, but neither team managed to score during regular and extra time.
Portugal had advanced to the quarterfinals after securing second place in Group F and defeating Slovenia in the round of 16. France, on the other hand, finished second in their group behind Austria and went on to eliminate Belgium in the previous round.
Earlier in the day, Spain overcame Germany in the first quarterfinal match. The tournament continues with England set to face Switzerland, and the Netherlands taking on Turkey on Saturday.