On the same day, in the quarterfinals of the 2024 European Football Championship in Frankfurt, Germany, Portugal and Slovenia fought 0-0 in regular time and extra time, and finally in the penalty shootout, Portugal defeated Slovenia 3-0 and advanced to the quarterfinals.
Portugal's Palinha (centre) and Slovenia's Benjamin Sesko (left) fight with Slovenia on July 1. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiao Yijiu
Portugal's Ruben Dias celebrates after a match on July 1. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiao Yijiu
Slovenia's Gnazda Serin (second from right) discusses free-kick tactics with teammate Ilicic on July 1. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiao Yijiu
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (center) fights with Slovenia's Benjamin Sesko (left) and goalkeeper Oblak during a match on July 1. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiao Yijiu
Portugal's Joao Cancelo (center) celebrates with his daughter after a match on July 1. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiao Yijiu
Portugal's Pepe (left) fights with Slovenia's Benjamin Sesko during a match on July 1. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiao Yijiu
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo prepares to take a penalty during a match on July 1. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiao Yijiu
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (left) takes a penalty that is saved by Slovenian goalkeeper Oblak on July 1. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiao Yijiu
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (left) takes a penalty after it is saved by Slovenian goalkeeper Oblak on July 1. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiao Yijiu
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo takes a penalty during a match on 1 July. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiao Yijiu
Portugal's Pepe (front left) scrambles during a match on July 1. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiao Yijiu
Portugal's Pepe (left) battles for the top during a match on July 1. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiao Yijiu
On July 1, Portugal's Pepe fell during a scramble. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiao Yijiu
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo takes a free-kick during a match on 1 July. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiao Yijiu
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and teammate Pepe after a match on July 1. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiao Yijiu
On July 1, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty in a penalty shoot-out. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiao Yijiu
Slovenia goalkeeper Oblak (right) during a match on July 1. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiao Yijiu
Portugal players celebrate after a match on July 1. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiao Yijiu
Portugal's Bernardo Silva hugs goalkeeper Costa (left) in celebration after a match on July 1. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiao Yijiu
Portugal players celebrate after a match on July 1. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiao Yijiu