Portugal and France to clash in Euro 2024 quarterfinal

France leads in head-to-head record with two wins in major tournaments

Kylian Mbappe's France will face Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in a blockbuster quarterfinal at Euro 2024 on Friday.

The two sides have met four times at the European Championships, with France winning twice in 1984 (3-2) and 2000 (2-1), both times in extra time. Portugal won 3-1 in 1988, and the most recent meeting ended in a 0-0 draw in 2016.

France will be looking to reach the semifinals for the first time since 2012, while Portugal will be aiming to reach the last four for the first time since 2004.

The match is expected to be a close and entertaining affair, with both teams boasting world-class players. France has Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, and Karim Benzema, while Portugal has Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, and Joao Felix.

The winner of the match will face Spain in the semifinals on Tuesday.