France beat Portugal on penalties to reach Euro 2024 semi-final
France will play Spain, who edged Germany in the other quarterfinal, in Munich on Tuesday for a chance to reach the July 14 final.
France defender Theo Hernandez struck the winning penalty in a 5-3 shootout win against Portugal to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2024 where they will meet Spain.
Joao Felix missed for Portugal during the shootout which came after the match finished 0-0 following extra time.
More To Read
- French Cabinet reviews bill to speed up artefact returns to Africa
- France urges EU to pressure Israel on two-state solution after pledging to recognise Palestine
- AU welcomes France’s planned recognition of Palestine as a step towards peace
- French military ends permanent presence in Senegal
- UN forum renews calls for France to repay Haiti’s independence ‘ransom’
- Shujaa silence France to secure first semifinal slot of season
The emotion 🇫🇷#EURO2024 | #PORFRA pic.twitter.com/jSBGfwPDhn
— UEFA EURO (@UEFAEURO) July 5, 2024
Both teams missed a string of chances in 120 minutes of open play at the Volksparkstadion, the best chance falling to Cristiano Ronaldo in the first period of extra time when he skied over from close range.
France's Kylian Mbappe looked uncomfortable in a mask he was wearing for a broken nose and was substituted during extra time.
Top Stories Today
- BATUK declared hostile witness after snubbing MPs probing Agnes Wanjiru murder case
- Isiolo town on brink of chaos as armed groups roam freely - MP Mumina Bonaya
- Egypt vows not to give up its Nile water rights despite Ethiopia's Grand Dam completion
- Duncan Ojwang declines Ruto's nomination for KNCHR chair position
- More women turn to digital loans as smartphone use spurs financial inclusion
- 20 arrested in Malindi crackdown on criminal gangs and drug networks
