Saturday 14 October 2023

Euro 2024 qualifiers | Belgium, France, Portugal become first teams to qualify

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: France, Portugal, and Belgium Secure Spots


Big news in football! France, Portugal, and Belgium have become the first teams to qualify for Euro 2024. Both Kylian Mbappé and Cristiano Ronaldo were on fire, scoring twice each to ensure their countries' perfect records in the qualifiers.



**France vs. Netherlands:**

Mbappé's dazzling performance secured France's 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in Amsterdam. In the seventh minute, Mbappé opened the scoring with a fantastic volley past the Dutch goalkeeper. His second goal, a long-range strike in the 53rd minute, sealed the win. This marked Mbappé's 41st international goal, putting him on par with the legendary Michel Platini. Despite Feyenoord midfielder Quilindschy Hartman scoring for the Netherlands, it was France's sixth win in Group B, maintaining a flawless record.


**Portugal vs. Slovakia:**

Cristiano Ronaldo, the goal-scoring maestro, added to his record tally, reaching an incredible 125 international goals in 202 appearances. Ronaldo's double helped Portugal secure a 3-2 victory over Slovakia, ensuring their place in Euro 2024.


**Belgium's Qualification:**

Joining the party, Belgium also clinched a spot in Euro 2024 with a crucial win.


**Key Moments:**

- Mbappé's early goal and a stunning long-range strike secured France's win.

- Ronaldo's double feat and his record-breaking 125th international goal led Portugal to victory.

- Belgium's win secured their place in the upcoming European Championship.


**Group Standings:**

- Greece moved to second place in their group with a 2-0 victory over Ireland.

- The Netherlands, despite the loss, remains in third place with a game in hand.


**Exciting Times Ahead:**

The top two teams in each group directly qualify for Euro 2024, and with France, Portugal, and Belgium leading the charge, we can expect some thrilling football action in the upcoming championship. Stay tuned for more updates!

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