France will take on Portugal in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. Portugal secured their place in the last eight with a dramatic penalty shootout victory against Slovenia, while France edged Belgium with a lone goal to progress.
The matchup between France and Portugal is set to be a thrilling encounter, as both teams have a rich history of competitive fixtures and boast squads filled with world-class talent. This clash is particularly intriguing given their recent encounters in major tournaments, highlighting the closely contested nature of their rivalry.
Their last three Euro meetings have all been memorable:
23 June 2021: Portugal 2-2 France (Euro Group F, Round 3)
10 July 2016: Portugal 1-0 France (Euro 2016 Final, won in extra time through Eder's goal)
28 June 2000: France 2-1 Portugal (Euro 2000 Semifinal)
The most recent meeting in the group stage of Euro 2021 ended in a 2-2 draw. The Euro 2016 final was a historic moment for Portugal as they secured their first major international trophy with a 1-0 victory over France, thanks to Eder's goal in extra time. In the Euro 2000 semifinal, France triumphed 2-1 in a tightly contested match, underlining the competitive spirit that defines encounters between these teams.
Both teams are in fine form heading into this quarter-final. France, with their solid defense and dynamic midfield, will look to control the game and create scoring opportunities through their talented forwards. Portugal, known for their resilience and attacking prowess, will aim to leverage their speed and skill on the counter-attack.
Date: Friday, 5 July 2024
Kick-off Time: 8 PM