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Portugal vs. France highlights: France wins in penalty shootout, advances to semifinals

Updated: Jul 05, 2024 - 5:57 PM ET

Euro 2024 continued on Friday, as France best Portugal in a penalty shootout at Volksparkstadion Hamburg to advance to the semifinals.

Here are the highlights!

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Jul 05, 2024 - 5:53p ET

Postgame scene

Jul 05, 2024 - 5:47p ET

France wins in penalty shootout!

Ousmane Dembele made the first kick for France, and Cristiano Ronaldo made the first kick for Portugal. Youssouf Fofana connected on France's second kick, while Bernando Silva made Portugal's second kick. Then, Jules Kounde made France's third kick, but Joao Felix's kick went off the left post and missed for Portugal.

Bradley Barcola made France's fourth kick, while Nuno Mendez connected on Portugal's fourth kick. Then, Theo Hernandez sent France to the semifinals with the walk-off kick.

France advances to semifinals over Portugal on penalty kicks

Jul 05, 2024 - 5:33p ET

We're going to a penalty shootout!

120': Portugal 0, France 0

Portugal got one last scoring chance in the second extra-time half, but Matheus Nunes' shot didn't have enough oomph on it. The match went to a penalty shootout.

Jul 05, 2024 - 5:29p ET

Felix JUST misses!

108': Portugal 0, France 0

Joao Felix's header was a tad wide of the net for Portugal.

Jul 05, 2024 - 5:16p ET

Mbappe subbed out

105': Portugal 0, France 0

France subbed out Kylian Mbappe for Bradley Barcola to start the second extra-time half.

Jul 05, 2024 - 5:09p ET

Portugal continues to struggle

102': Portugal 0, France 0

A bevy of Portugal players had a chance to knock in a score, but they were all unsuccessful.

Jul 05, 2024 - 5:01p ET

Jussst a bit high

93': Portugal 0, France 0

Cristiano Ronaldo had a look right in front of the net for Portugal, but his shot went into orbit.

Jul 05, 2024 - 4:54p ET

We need extra time!

90'+3: Portugal 0, France 0

Kylian Mbappe got off the final strike of the second half for France, but his shot missed, and the match went to extra time.

Jul 05, 2024 - 4:52p ET

Pepe goes the distance

90'+1: Portugal 0, France 0

Portugal's Pepe went toe-to-toe with Marcus Thuram down the length of the field, helping stunt a shot opportunity for France.

Jul 05, 2024 - 4:48p ET

Kante gets a shot, but no dice

88': Portugal 0, France 0

N'Golo Kante got off a long-distance shot for France, but it was to no avail.

Jul 05, 2024 - 4:44p ET

Underwhelming Portugal free kick

85': Portugal 0, France 0

Cristiano Ronaldo's free kick was quickly sent back.

Jul 05, 2024 - 4:30p ET

HUGE missed opportunity!

70': Portugal 0, France 0

Eduardo Camavinga had a clean look at the left side of the net for France, but he failed to knock it through for a score.

Jul 05, 2024 - 4:28p ET

Almost for France

66': Portugal 0, France 0

France had a golden scoring opportunity with Randal Kolo Muani, but his shot was deflected.

Jul 05, 2024 - 4:24p ET

Access denied!

63': Portugal 0, France 0

Vitinha got a look at the net for Portugal, but his shot was denied by French goalkeeper Mike Maignan.

Jul 05, 2024 - 4:21p ET

Portugal can't break through

61': Portugal 0, France 0

Bruno Fernandes and Joao Cancelo each had scoring chances for Portugal, but they were unsuccessful.

Jul 05, 2024 - 4:14p ET

Mbappe takes hit to mask

55': Portugal 0, France 0

French star Kylian Mbappe, who's nursing a broken nose, needed a couple of minutes to gather himself after taking a shot to his face; he remained on the pitch.

Jul 05, 2024 - 3:50p ET

HALFTIME: Portugal 0, France 0

Both teams struggled to manufacture offense in the first half, as Portugal got off just three shots, with none coming on goal, while France got off three shots, including one on goal. Portugal had possession for the majority of the half, out-passing France, 284-221. There was no added time.

Jul 05, 2024 - 3:47p ET