Portugal 2-2 France: Ronaldo puts holders into last 16 Wednesday 23 June 2021
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France claimed first place in Group F, though Portugal will join them in the round of 16 as one of the best third-placed teams.
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Cristiano Ronaldo dispatched twice from the penalty spot – in yet another night of individual records – to cancel out Karim Benzema s double and ensure Portugal advanced to the round of 16 alongside Group F winners France.
Match in brief
France had already confirmed their last-16 spot ahead of the 2016 final repeat, but in greater need of points, Portugal – fresh from a 4-2 loss to Germany – could not afford another defeat.