France vs Belgium #euro2024 Day 18 Europe Cupe

The France vs. Belgium match in the Round of 16 of Euro 2024 was a closely contested game, with France securing a narrow 1-0 victory. The match took place on July 1, 2024, at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany​.

France's defensive strength was on display as they managed to keep Belgium at bay throughout the match. The only goal came from an unfortunate own goal by Belgium's Jan Vertonghen, sealing France's progress to the quarterfinals​. Belgium struggled offensively, managing only two goals in their three matches leading up to this game, while France had conceded just one goal in the tournament, showcasing their solid defense​.

Key players for France included Kylian Mbappe, who had been a significant attacking threat throughout the tournament despite dealing with a recent injury, and Antoine Griezmann, who provided crucial midfield support​​. For Belgium, Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku were vital in their efforts to break down the French defense, but ultimately, they couldn't find the back of the net​.

This victory sets up an exciting quarterfinal clash for France against Portugal, where they will aim to continue their strong run in Euro 2024​ (Sporting News)​.