France Advances to Euro 2024 Quarterfinals with Narrow Victory Over Belgium

France secured a place in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals with a tense 1-0 victory over Belgium in their Round of 16 match on Monday. The lone goal of the match came from an own goal by Belgian defender Jan Vertonghen, which sealed France's advancement​.

The match, held in Hamburg, was a hard-fought encounter with both teams displaying strong defensive and midfield performances. France, playing in a 4-3-1-2 formation, showcased their attacking prowess with stars like Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann leading the charge​​.

Despite several opportunities, Belgium, employing a 4-3-3 setup, struggled to find the back of the net. Key players such as Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne were unable to break through the French defense, led by Dayot Upamecano and William Saliba​​.

This victory sets up a highly anticipated quarterfinal match for France against Portugal on July 5. The match will take place at 9:00 p.m. local time in Hamburg, with fans eagerly awaiting to see if France can continue their strong run in the tournament​​.

With this win, France remains one of the favorites for the Euro 2024 title, building on their consistent performance throughout the tournament and their impressive qualification run​​.