Euro 2024 Semi-Finals: Who Faces Who, Schedule, Venue, Key Facts

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The Euro 2024 has reached the penultimate phase as the semifinals are set to beckon from Tuesday (July 9).

After four exhilarating quarterfinals, the final four teams have progressed to the semifinals and will be locking horns for a grandstand finish in the extravaganza in Germany.

Euro 2024 Quarterfinals: How it Happened

Spain vs Germany

Mikel Merino's 119th-minute goal sealed a 2-1 victory for Spain as La Roja eliminated hosts Germany from the tournament. Dani Olmo opened the scoring for Spain while Florian Wirtz scored a last-gasp equalizer in the 89th minute. But a minute from the penalties, Merino's strike broke German hearts.

Portugal vs France

After a goalless 120 minutes, Portugal fell to Les Bleus in penalties. In a fantastic display of spot kicks, the solitary miss came from Joao Felix who hit the post and thus eliminated Portugal from the competition. This also marks the last match for Cristiano Ronaldo in Euros.

England vs Switzerland

England and Switzerland ended 1-1 after extra time. Bukayo Saka scored the equalizer for the Three Lions after Breel Embolo gave the Swiss a lead. In the penalties, Jordan Pickford saved Manuel Akanji's shot and England won the shootout 5-3 to ensure semifinal qualification.

Netherlands vs Turkey

The Netherlands came from behind to win 2-1 against Turkey and thus advanced to the semifinals.

Euro 2024 Semi-Finals: Who Faces Who, Date and Timings, Venue

Spain will be taking on France in the first semifinal, while England are up against Netherlands in the other semifinal match.

Euro 2024 Semifinal Key Facts

Among the four teams, Spain is the only team to have won the Euro title in the 21st century. Netherlands won it back in 1988 while France clinched the title in 2000. England have never been Euro champions.