Euro 2024 drama unfolded on Friday at Volksparkstadion Hamburg as France edged past Portugal in a nail-biting penalty shootout 5-3 to secure their place in the semi-finals.
The match remained deadlocked after regular and extra time, forcing the dramatic conclusion from the penalty spot.
Both Ousmane Dembele and Cristiano Ronaldo converted their opening penalties, followed by Youssouf Fofana and Bernardo Silva keeping the scores level.
Jules Kounde stepped up for France’s third kick, but the pressure mounted on Portugal as Joao Felix missed his attempt.
France capitalized with a successful penalty from Bradley Barcola, before Nuno Mendez kept Portugal’s hopes alive with his conversion.
Ultimately, it was Theo Hernandez who stepped up as the hero, sending France through to the next round with the winning penalty.