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EUROS 2024: France Beats Portugal 5-3 in Penalty Shootout to Advance to Semifinals.

France defeated Portugal in a penalty shootout on Friday to advance to face off Germany in the semifinals.

In an exciting match between France and Portugal on Friday, July 5, 2024, France defeated Portugal in a penalty shootout (5-3) to advance to the semifinals. 

The game remained scoreless after extra time, but Joao Felix’s penalty miss (hitting the post) was followed by Theo Hernández’s decisive goal in the shootout.

France has experienced back-to-back penalty shootout losses at major tournaments, including the 2021 Euros (last 16) and the 2022 World Cup final.

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The 39-year-old Portuguese star, Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that this European Championship will be his final appearance in the tournament.

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France will face Spain in the semifinals.

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