France edged Belgium 1-0 in a tense Euro 2024 last-16 match, with Jan Vertonghen's late own goal sending the 2022 World Cup runners-up into the quarter-finals.
France dominated possession but struggled to break down Belgium's defense until substitute Randal Kolo Muani's shot deflected off Vertonghen in the 85th minute.The win sets up a quarter-final clash for France in Hamburg on Friday as they remain on course to become European champions for the third time.
Citations
[1] https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/07/france-edge-tense-clash-with-belgium-to-reach-euro-2024-quarter-finals/
[2] https://sports.ndtv.com/uefa-euro-2024/france-edge-tense-clash-with-belgium-to-reach-euro-2024-quarter-finals-6013063
[3] https://supersport.com/football/uefa-euro/news/a80558f4-fee9-4f9c-8683-54b78b0daa70/who-said-what-after-france-beat-belgium-to-reach-euro-2024-quarterfinals
[4] https://guardian.ng/france-beat-belgium-to-reach-euro-2024-quarter-finals/
[5] https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/01/07/2024/franceedge-tense-clash-with-belgium-to-reach-euro-2024-quarter-finals
