Hamburg, Germany—France booked their ticket to the Euro 2024 semi-finals after a nervy penalty shootout victory over Portugal in a tense quarterfinal encounter.

This match went smoothly before a packed in Hamburg, as neither regular nor extra time could bring a single goal. Both teams showed rather conservative defence and good chances were missed, leaving the tie settled from the penalty spot.

French nerve held out in the shootout. Dembele typically scored the first penalty, establishing a tone his colleagues would follow. All five French takers converted, ramping up the pressure on Portugal. The drama was completed when Joao Felix hit the post, handing France a dramatic 5-3 victory.

Earlier on Friday, Spain sealed their place in the final four via a nervy 2-1 victory over dangerous hosts Germany. The result completes what has been heralded the world over as a very palatable prospect: a rematch of the 2018 World Cup final between Spain and France.

The other two quarterfinals are on Saturday when England takes on Switzerland and the Netherlands faces Turkey. The final four will be set in stone between them.