Neither Portugal nor France have shown their best at Euro 2024 despite having a pool of talented players. They possess match-winners capable of turning the game in an instant. Portugal and France face off in the quarterfinals as underdogs despite being considered tournament favorites. The clash presents a star-studded affair but both teams have struggled, particularly in the attacking department. Portugal's journey has been filled with ups and downs, starting with two wins before a surprising loss to Georgia. They needed a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Slovenia to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. While Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes have been on the scoresheet, their captain Cristiano Ronaldo has faced difficulties in front of goal. The veteran forward, aged 39 and participating in his record sixth Euros, has been under scrutiny for his declining goal-scoring prowess. France, the pre-tournament favorites and two-time world champions, have also been lackluster, failing to score from open play in the competition. Forward Kylian Mbappe, returning from injury, found the net from a penalty while their other goals came from the opposition's errors. The forward lines of both teams need to deliver to secure a spot in the semifinals, where the winner will face Germany or Spain. The upcoming match is a rematch of the Euro 2016 final when Portugal defeated France 1-0 in extra time. Portugal currently holds the 6th position in FIFA rankings, while France is placed 2nd. The head-to-head record shows 6 wins for Portugal, 19 for France, and 3 draws in 28 matches. In their last five encounters, Portugal has seen mixed results with 2 wins and 2 losses, while France has 1 win and 3 draws.