As we reach the midway point of the last 16 action at EURO 2024, England and Spain have secured their spots in the next round with victories on Sunday. Now, our attention turns to day 18 of the tournament, with exciting matches in store.
The day kicks off with pre-tournament favorites France taking on neighbors Belgium in Düsseldorf. Belgium, who have underperformed in the group stage and faced criticism from their own fans, will need a strong performance to challenge the French side. Following this match, Portugal will face Slovenia in Frankfurt in what promises to be an intense encounter.
One player to keep an eye on is Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, who has had an eventful tournament so far. Despite scoring three goals in the group stage, Lukaku is yet to find the net in the knockout rounds due to some disallowed goals. His performance will be crucial for Belgium’s chances against France.
In a must-watch video, Kylian Mbappé brushed off questions about his goal-scoring form with humor, adding to the anticipation for France’s upcoming match. Fun facts about the fixtures include France’s dominance in previous meetings with Belgium and Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent goal drought in major tournaments.
Our predictions for day 18 are France to win 2-0 against Belgium and Portugal to secure a 3-1 victory over Slovenia. For further reading, check out articles on Antoine Griezmann’s performance for France and Spain’s success in the tournament so far. EURO 2024 continues to deliver thrilling matches and memorable moments as the competition progresses.