France secured a spot in the Euro 2024 semi-finals by defeating Portugal in a penalty shootout. After enduring previous shootout losses in major tournaments, France's victory was crucial. Despite facing a resilient Portuguese side, France's superior quality showed as they converted all five penalties, with Theo Hernandez scoring the decisive kick. The match highlighted France's defensive solidity and their occasional struggles in attack, epitomized by Kylian Mbappe's individual efforts that often lacked cohesion.
