France has advanced to the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after a dramatic penalty shootout victory against Portugal. The quarter-final match, held in Hamburg, ended in a 0-0 draw after extra time, leading to penalties. France secured their place in the semi-finals with a 5-4 win in the shootout. Notable performances included Cristiano Ronaldo's successful penalty for Portugal and Theo Hernandez's decisive penalty for France. Despite a strong defensive effort from Portugal's Pepe, aged 41, and a bicycle kick attempt by Ronaldo, Portugal was unable to find the back of the net. Joao Felix hit the post during the shootout, and Koundé's penalty was crucial for France. Matheus Nunes, who had never taken a penalty in a competitive fixture, also participated. France will now face Spain in the semi-finals.
