France downed Portugal on penalties in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals following a goalless draw on Friday to set up a last-four meeting with Spain.
Theo Hernandez scored the winning kick as Kylian Mbappe's France edged a tense E2024 quarterfinal clash with Portugal 5-3 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes on Friday in what will likely be remembered as Cristiano Ronaldo's last-ever match at the tournament.
Mbappe, who missed the crucial kick against the Swiss, was already off the pitch by the time this shoot-out came around, having been replaced by Bardley Barcola midway through extra time.Mbappe endured a frustrating evening as he continues to search for his best form in the competition but appears inhibited while wearing a mask to protect the nose he broke against Austria in France's opening game.
They beat Slovenia on penalties in the last 16 after a goalless draw, but this time fell short in what was a disappointing game in Hamburg. They had less of the ball in this game, an often disappointing contest, which did briefly come to life in the second half.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Germany face Spain, France take on Portugal in thrilling Euro 2024 quartersHosts Germany take on Spain in the first of two blockbuster quarterfinal ties at Euro 2024 on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe's France up against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in the late match.
Read more »
Germany face Spain, France take on Portugal in thrilling Euro 2024 quartersSpain, with the thrilling duo of Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams on the wings, have reached the Euro 2024 quarter-finals with four wins.
Read more »
Spain romp past Croatia in opener as Yamal makes Euros historySuperSport.com delivers comprehensive coverage of major sporting events, including video highlights, results, fixtures, logs, news, TV schedules and more.
Read more »
Spain romp past Croatia in opener as Yamal makes Euros historyThree-time European champions Spain produced an eye-catching display at the Olympiastadion to cut apart a disappointing Croatia.
Read more »
Spain Wonderkid: I Brought My Homework To EUROsSpain Wonderkid: I Brought My Homework To EUROs
Read more »
Spain Star: We Hope To Retire Kroos In EUROs QFSpain Star: We Hope To Retire Kroos In EUROs QF
Read more »