EURO 2020: France, Portugal Set Up Last 16 Clashes With Switzerland, Belgium [Fixture List]

'Dotun Akintomide
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France and Portugal played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in Budapest as Didier Deschamps’ side secured top spot in Group F, while Portugal still qualified for the last 16 as one of four best third-place finishers.

On a dramatic night at Euro 2020, former Real Madrid team-mates Cristiano Ronaldo (30) and Karim Benzema (45+2) converted controversial penalties to leave the two sides locked at 1-1 at half-time.

However, Benzema’s second of the night (47) – given after VAR had adjudged him to be onside – sent Portugal bottom of the group and crashing out of the tournament for a short while, before Ronaldo converted his second penalty (60) – his fifth goal of the tournament and 109th international goal – to keep his side’s Euro dreams alive.

Portugal, who occupied every single position in the group at certain times throughout the game, looked on course for a showdown with England at Wembley, but Germany’s late equaliser against Hungary secured them second spot, meaning Fernando Santos’ side will face Belgium in the last 16 on Sunday.
Meanwhile, the point sees France, who were already qualified for the last 16, secure top spot in the group and set up a tie with Switzerland.

Round of 16: Full Fixture

Saturday June 26

Wales v Denmark (17.00 UK)

Italy v Austria (20.00)

Sunday June 27

Netherlands v Czech Republic (17.00)

Belgium v Portugal (20.00)

Monday June 28

Croatia v Spain (17.00)

France v Switzerland (20.00)

Tuesday June 29

England v Germany (17.00)

Sweden v Ukraine (20.00)

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