A pair of former champions clash when France battles Portugal in a UEFA Euro 2024 quarterfinal matchup on Friday. France advanced with a 1-0 win over Belgium on an own goal on Monday, while Portugal won a 3-0 penalty shootout with Slovenia after the match was 0-0 after regulation and overtime. Portugal, which defeated France 1-0 to win the 2016 title, won Group F by goal differential over Turkiye to reach the knockout stage. France, meanwhile, the two-time champions, finished second to Austria in Group D with five points. France won the title in 1984 and 2000.
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