Portugal 2-2 France: Cristiano Ronaldo equals Ali Daei's international goal record after netting twice from the spot as old pal Karim Benzema bags a brace of his own with Didier Deschamps' side finishing as winners of Group F following thriller in Budapest

  • France finish winners of Group F after their 2-2 draw with Portugal was enough to set up a tie with Switzerland
  • Cristiano Ronaldo broke the deadlock from the penalty spot after Hugo Lloris clattered into Danilo
  • Shortly before the interval, France got a penalty of their own after Kylian Mbappe went down inside the area
  • Karim Benzema stepped up to dispatch the spot-kick and end his international goal drought for France
  • Then, immediately after the restart, Benzema was on hand to score a superb second to put France in front
  • But Portugal were awarded a second penalty after a handball in the box, which Ronaldo stepped up to score 
  • Find out the latest Euro 2020 news including fixtures, live action and results here

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Cristiano Ronaldo carefully placed the ball on the spot for the second time and closed his eyes.

Hugo Lloris bounced on his goal line, flapping his arms while, behind his net, France fans hurled various objects from the stands in an attempt to distract the penalty taker.

Ronaldo composed himself, opened his eyes, darted forward and fired the ball past Lloris before sprinting away to perform a celebratory twirl as more plastic bottles rained down in his direction. 

Cristiano Ronaldo score twice from the penalty spot to rescue a point for Portugal in their final group game against France

Cristiano Ronaldo score twice from the penalty spot to rescue a point for Portugal in their final group game against France

The talismanic forward stepped up to score a second penalty for Portugal in the second half to bag his fifth of the tournament

The talismanic forward stepped up to score a second penalty for Portugal in the second half to bag his fifth of the tournament

Ronaldo sent Hugo Lloris the wrong way for a second time to wipe out France's 2-1 lead in the second half in Budapest

Ronaldo sent Hugo Lloris the wrong way for a second time to wipe out France's 2-1 lead in the second half in Budapest

France captain Lloris can only watch the ball fly into the back of his net as Portugal get themselves back in the game

France captain Lloris can only watch the ball fly into the back of his net as Portugal get themselves back in the game

Ronaldo pulls off his trademark celebration after scoring his second goal of the night from the penalty spot

Ronaldo pulls off his trademark celebration after scoring his second goal of the night from the penalty spot

MATCH FACTS, PLAYER RATINGS AND GROUP RESULTS

PORTUGAL: (4-3-3) Patricio 7; Semedo 6 (Dalot 79 min), Pepe 6, Dias 6.5, Guerreiro 6; Moutinho 7 (Neves 73), Danilo 7 (Palhinha 46, 6), Sanches 7.5 (Oliveira 88); B Silva 6.5 (Fernandes 72), Ronaldo 8, Jota 6


SUBS NOT USED: Joao Felix, Rui Silva, Andre Silva, Rafa, Lopes, Carvalho, Font

GOALS: Ronaldo (PEN 31, PEN 60)

BOOKINGS: None

COACH: Fernando Santos 6.5

FRANCE: (4-2-3-1) Lloris 6; Kounde 6, Varane 6.5, Kimpembe 6, Hernandez 6 (Digne 46min (Rabiot 52, 6)); POGBA 8.5, Kante 7; Tolisso 7.5 (Coman 66, 6), Griezmann 7 (Sissoko 87), Mbappe 6; Benzema 8

SUBS NOT USED: Mandanda, Ben Yedder, Lenglet, Zouma, Lemar, Maignan, Giroud, Pavard

GOALS: Benzema (PEN 45+2, 47)

BOOKINGS: Lloris (27), Hernandez (36), Griezmann (40), Kimpembe (83)

COACH: Didier Deschamps 6.5

REFEREE: Antonio Mateu Lahoz (Spain) 6

MAN OF THE MATCH: Paul Pogba (France)

VENUE: Puskas Arena

ATTENDANCE: 54,886

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It was his second goal of the game, his fifth of the tournament and his 109th in international football, climbing level at the top of the all-time charts with Iran's Ali Daei.

Another incredible milestone. More importantly, an equaliser to level the game at 2-2 and lift Portuguese spirits.

The holders had been sliding out of the competition as Group F stood at the stage, just before the hour mark, when the Spanish referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz gave his third penalty of the contest.

This time it was for handball against Jules Kounde as he tried to block a cross from Ronaldo. The ball struck Kounde's hand, no question. But, just like the other two, it was fiercely debated by those on the pitch.

Ronaldo made no mistake with either of his penalties. Karim Benzema, who scored from the spot for France and added a second from open play, his first goals since ending his five-year exile from the national team. 

Portugal took the lead at the Puskas Arena after they were awarded their first spot-kick in the first half

Portugal took the lead at the Puskas Arena after they were awarded their first spot-kick in the first half

Lloris was adjudged to have punched Danilo when coming to claim a free-kick which was given as a rare penalty

Lloris was adjudged to have punched Danilo when coming to claim a free-kick which was given as a rare penalty

Ronaldo kisses the match ball as he sets it on the turf before composing himself to take the penalty in the first half

Ronaldo kisses the match ball as he sets it on the turf before composing himself to take the penalty in the first half

Ronaldo runs up to strike the ball cleanly and breaks the deadlock as a result with Lloris getting nowhere near the strike

Ronaldo runs up to strike the ball cleanly and breaks the deadlock as a result with Lloris getting nowhere near the strike 

Lloris watches the ball fly into the back of his net while a packed-out crowd at the Puskas Arena hold their breath

Lloris watches the ball fly into the back of his net while a packed-out crowd at the Puskas Arena hold their breath

Hungary, meanwhile, were fighting for their lives in Germany and the noise inside the Puskas Arena in Budapest was off the scale.

Almighty roars greeted the goal flashes from Munich and, before them, this thrillingly breathless game before them pulsated as the world and European champions went after a winner.

Rui Patricio made a fabulous save to deny Paul Pogba a spectacular goal to cap a splendid performance and then beat away the rebound from Antoine Griezmann.

VAR checked a clumsy tackle by Bruno Fernandes on Kingsley Coman. This time the officials decided there was no foul. 

Not long after Ronaldo broke the deadlock, France were awarded a penalty of their own after Mbappe was bundled over

Not long after Ronaldo broke the deadlock, France were awarded a penalty of their own after Mbappe was bundled over

Karim Benzema, who had missed his last three penalties for France, stepped up to convert the spot-kick before half-time

Karim Benzema, who had missed his last three penalties for France, stepped up to convert the spot-kick before half-time

The Frenchman ended his international goal drought and got Didier Deschamps' men back on level terms before half-time

The Frenchman ended his international goal drought and got Didier Deschamps' men back on level terms before half-time

England sat and waited. One team from this group was heading their way and, in the end, it is Germany, who equalised with six minutes to spare and broke Hungarian hearts. 

The group dubbed the Group of Death ended as you might have predicted at the start but there were twists, turns and no shortage of tension on the final night of the Euro 2020 group stage.

Portugal had been in every position during the course of the 90 minutes but both teams were able to celebrate with their fans long after the final whistle in the sultry heat of Budapest.

They both progressed, although not without casualties. There were injuries and they will carry yellow cards in the knock-out stages, another by-product of the closely contested games. But there are more thrills to come from the stars of these two nations. 

After the half-time whistle was blown, ex-Real Madrid team-mates Ronaldo and Benzema congratulate each other for scoring

After the half-time whistle was blown, ex-Real Madrid team-mates Ronaldo and Benzema congratulate each other for scoring

France will take on Switzerland. Portugal go on to play Belgium. 'We wanted to win but we did what we had to so,' said boss Fernando Santos. 'We improved and we have more to improve and we need to recuperate physically if we are to play well against Belgium. We are a tough team to beat and we seldom fail to score.'

Ronaldo gave Portugal the lead from the penalty spot, a decision disputed by the French. Joao Moutinho teased a free-kick into the penalty area and Lloris came out to punch. 

Danilo climbed high, beat him by a split-second and took a fist and a forearm in the side of the face. Lloris claimed he got to the ball. And he did, there was a little glove on the ball.

There was also enough contact on Danilo to support referee Lahoz who was sure it was a penalty. In fact, it was a shock when he returned to solidier on until half-time. It will be another incident for the concussion experts to discuss. 

Then, minutes into the second half, Benzema timed his run perfectly to collect a Paul Pogba pass to score past Rui Patricio

Then, minutes into the second half, Benzema timed his run perfectly to collect a Paul Pogba pass to score past Rui Patricio

Benzema composed himself after receiving the pass to then cooly slide the ball past Patricio and give France the lead

Benzema composed himself after receiving the pass to then cooly slide the ball past Patricio and give France the lead

The French striker wheels away in celebration after his superb second on the night before seeing the linesman's flag was up

The French striker wheels away in celebration after his superb second on the night before seeing the linesman's flag was up

While Benzema's initial celebrations were cut short, VAR reviewed the goal and saw that he was in fact onside

While Benzema's initial celebrations were cut short, VAR reviewed the goal and saw that he was in fact onside

Ronaldo smashed the ball past Lloris once the protests faded. Portugal perhaps shaded the first half and deserved the lead, although the link-up between Pogba and Kylian Mbappe was always a threat.

France levelled from a disputed penalty of their own, just before the interval and it was the Pogba-Mbappe axis doing the damage. Pogba clipped a pass over right-back Nelson Semedo and Mbappe was off in a flash. Semedo panicked. There was no way of catching him.

Whether Mbappe would have got to the ball is another matter. It seemed to be drifting harmlessly out of play but Semedo moved to block the run with an arm. Mbappe bounced off him and onto the floor and Lahoz pointed straight to the spot. 

This time, the red shirts pursued the referee to explain why he got it wrong but, again, the VAR supported the decision. Benzema converted from the spot and celebrated his first goal for France since ending his five-year international exile. 

There was a heart-in-mouth moment for Bruno Fernandes, who collided with Kingsley Coman inside the area late on

There was a heart-in-mouth moment for Bruno Fernandes, who collided with Kingsley Coman inside the area late on

Second-half substitute Lucas Digne lasted only a couple of minutes before pulling up with an injury and was shortly replaced

Second-half substitute Lucas Digne lasted only a couple of minutes before pulling up with an injury and was shortly replaced

His second soon followed. Another Pogba pass sent Benzema clear and his clinical finish to beat Patricio. A flag went up for offside and it was tight but VAR intervened and the goal stood. The French were ahead.

Danilo did not make it back out for the second half. Nor did Lucas Hernandez, who missed the Hungary game to rest a niggling injury. Lucas Digne limped off injured soon after coming on to replace Hernandez. Ousmane Dembele was injured after coming on as a substitute against Hungary on Saturday. Digne did not look impressed.

France played with Adrien Rabiot at left-back and Ronaldo hauled Portugal back. He won the penalty, driving the cross at Kounde's hand and although it was harsh on the young defender, his technique and focus from the spot was incredible. 

The weight of history and the hopes of a nation rested on his shoulders but Ronaldo is made for moments such as these.

Ronaldo smiles as he clenches his fist towards the crowd after rescuing a point for Portugal in Budapest on Wednesday

Ronaldo smiles as he clenches his fist towards the crowd after rescuing a point for Portugal in Budapest on Wednesday

 

Scroll down to re-live the minute-by-minute action as it happened with Sportsmail

  • Sam McEvoy

    Host commentator

21:58
FULL-TIME: Portugal 2-2 France

And there goes the final whistle! The game has ended 2-2 in Budapest.

We had three penalties, all converted, and a superb goal brilliantly taken by Benzema.

We had shocks, twists, turns and permutations galore changing all the time.

France finish as Group F winners while Portugal qualify in third.

21:57
No penalty for France

90+3min: After a lengthy appeal, the game goes on. Fernandes breathing a sigh of relief.

21:56
There's a penalty appeal for France

Bruno Fernandes looks to have fouled Coman in the box and there's a lengthy check going on. Replays do show Fernandes make contact with the Frenchman.

21:55
RESULT IN MUNICH: Germany 2-2 Hungary

Hungary came so close but are yet so far. Such a valiant effort from them and they pushed Germany all the way. 

21:54

90+1min: France are content with controlling the ball and keeping possession.

21:53
FIVE minutes added on
21:53

89min: Both sides have taken their foot off the gas and look like they're waiting for the final whistle. This result, and the current one in Germany, would see them go through.

21:51
Portugal substitution: Sanches OFF; Oliveira ON

88min: And Portugal also make a change. Renato Sanches has covered every blade of grass and has been given a rest with Sergio Oliveira coming on in his place.

21:49
France substitution: Griezmann OFF; Sissoko ON

87min: Deschamps decides to make another change with time running down. Griezmann makes way for Moussa Sissoko.

21:48

85min: Bruno Fernandes makes a brilliant run into the France box to send a cross across the face of goal. Varane is there to cut it out but it was a good chance by the Portuguese.

21:47
France booking: Presnel Kimpembe

83min: And that's the fourth Frenchman to go into the referee's book. Kimpembe has gone flying into Ronaldo and it's a deserved yellow card.

21:45
UPDATE FROM MUNICH: Germany 2-2 Hungary

And it's changed again! Germany have equalised for a second time and that goal from Leon Goretzka means Joachim Low's side finish runners up and Hungary are dumped out.

21:44

81min: Renato Sanches tries to make something happen for Portugal but Kante is there to cut things out. 

21:42
Portugal substitution: Semedo OFF; Dalot ON

79min: Looks like that's Semedo's night done. Santos has made the change and Diogo Dalot comes on in his place.

21:41
Semedo has cramped up

77min: Let's hope its cramp. The replays showed the Wolves man jar his leg while jumping for a ball but he's now being seen to by the physios.

21:40

76min: Griezmann lines up a shot from distance but it's superbly blocked but France come again. They're doing their best to make life difficult for those Portugal defenders.

21:39

75min: France have done well to absorb any Portugal pressure at the moment and are looking a little bit more threatening in attack. But it's been an extremely well-balanced game at the moment. Could go either way.

21:36
Portugal substitution: Silva, Moutinho OFF; Fernandes, Neves ON

73min: Fernando Santos makes a double change and decides to send Bruno Fenandes and Ruben Neves on in place of Bernardo Silva and Joao Moutinho. 

21:34

70min: The French has come to life and are moving it much quicker now. Semedo is having to work really hard to keep Mbappe and Benzema quiet but isn't having much luck as it stands. Portugal still in this.

21:32
Patricio forced to make a stunning double save!

66min: Unbelievable double save from Rui Patricio! Pogba dances inside at the top of the box before curling one towards the top corner. Patricio gets across and pulls off a blinding stop to force the ball onto the post. It comes back into play and Patricio gets across his goal to then deny Griezmann. Unreal goalkeeping.

21:30
UPDATE FROM MUNICH: Germany 1-2 Hungary

The absolute scenes! Germany equalised through Kai Havertz which saw Germany go second before Hungary quickly responded to retake the lead. Can't keep up with this group.

21:29
France substitution: Tolisso OFF; Coman ON

66min: Deschamps has made another change and has decided to bring off Tolisso for Coman.

21:28
What is the state of play?

As it stands, that Ronaldo goal – his fifth of the Euros so far – has changed things once again in Group F.

France still top the group but who's heading out – and who's facing England?

1st - France 5pts

2nd - Portugal 4pts

3rd - Hungary 4pts

4th - Germany 3pts

21:23
GOAL!!! PORTUGAL 2-2 France – Cristiano Ronaldo

60min: It's that man again – Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 109th international goal by sending Lloris the wrong way to equal the record set by Ali Daei. Another solid penalty which changes the Group F standings once again.

21:22
ANOTHER Portugal penalty!

Can you believe this? The referee has awarded Portugal a second penalty after Kounde handled the ball from a Ronaldo cross. This is the third penalty of the night.

21:21

57min: Portugal now looking a little more frustrated with France retaining possession and trying to slow the game down. Semedo does well to break up some nice French passing though.

21:17
Here's how Benzema made it 2-1
21:16
France substitution: Digne OFF; Rabiot ON

51min: That's such a shame for Digne, who's pulled up with a real issue and he's immediately taken off. Could be the end of his tournament if it's serious. Rabiot comes on in his place.

21:14
And with that goal...

If it stays like this, and it is highly unlikely, England will be facing HUNGARY in the last 16 with Portugal heading for an early exit!

Who had this on their betting slip at the start of the tournament? (Or even start of the night?!)

21:12
GOAL!!! Portugal 1-2 FRANCE – Karim Benzema

48min: Check complete and the goal is given! What a turnaround this is from France and Karim Benzema! It was such a neat finish but superb ball from Pogba which deserved a goal in itself.

21:11
Benzema has the ball in the back of the net! ...but he's been flagged for offside

48min: Pogba pulls off a brilliant pass through to Benzema, who takes it so well before tucking it past Patricio. However, the linesman flags for offside. But there's a VAR check...

21:09
Half-time substitutions: FRANCE – Hernandez OFF; Digne ON and PORTUGAL – Danilo OFF; Palhinha ON

46min: Danilo, who was clattered by Lloris, is replaced at the break while Everton's Lucas Digne comes on for the booked Lucas Hernandez.

21:07
SECOND-HALF: We're back underway in Budapest

The two matches in Group F are back underway with changes made by both sides.

Here's the state of play as of half-time:

1st France - 5 points

2nd Portugal - 4 points

3rd Hungary - 4 points

4th Germany - 3 points

20:51
HALF-TIME: Portugal 1-1 France

And the referee brings a half to what was a lively end to the first half.

Ronaldo broke the deadlock from the spot with what seemed to be a deserved penalty after Lloris' punch on Danilo.

But France's spot-kick seemed undeserved given how softly Mbappe went down under Semedo's challenge.

France needed that penalty but it's all square at the break.

20:50

45+3min: After Benzema dispatched the spot-kick, former Real Madrid team-mate Ronaldo congratulated the Frenchman for scoring. Nice touch from the two that won so much in Madrid together.

20:49
THREE minutes added on

In the madness of all of that, there was an additional three minutes added on.

20:48
GOAL!!! Portugal 1-1 FRANCE – Karim Benzema

45+2min: And Karim Benzema matches Ronaldo by smashing in a penalty of his own. He's missed the last three spot-kicks for his country but he made no mistake there. There drought is over for him and it's come right on the brink of half-time. Benzema is back in international football.

20:46
Penalty to France!

45min: Now France have a penalty of their own! Mbappe makes a darting run into the box and Semedo clatters into him and Mbappe crumbles to the ground. Referee immediately points to the spot but it looks soft.

20:45

43min: However, Moutinho's free-kick doesn't even clear the first man... who is N'Golo Kante. Got to do better with that.

20:44

42min: Jota bursts in between the line of French midfielders and defenders and lofts a ball over Silva, who puts in Ronaldo. Ronaldo does some of his trademark stepovers and is brought down by Kimpembe. Free-kick in another dangerous position for Portugal.

20:43

41min: Kounde has been a bright spark down the right for France but he's over-run it on this occasion. Portugal retains possession.

20:41
France booking: Antoine Griezmann

40min: That's now the third Frenchman to go into Lahoz's book. Lost their temperament here. Looks like they need half-time.

20:39

37min: Varane curls a ball to the far post where Griezmann is, who can only lash at the ball and put it out for a goal kick. France haven't responded since Portugal went ahead.

20:38
France booking: Lucas Hernandez

36min: Antonio Mateu Lahoz shows the yellow card to Lucas Hernandez for a heavy challenge. Second French player to go into his book.

20:35

33min: France have the ball nicked away from them and Sanches helps Portugal break up the pitch. Joao Moutinho collects the ball outside the box and smashes a shot at goal but it's high, wide and handsome.

20:30
GOAL!!! PORTUGAL 1-0 France – Cristiano Ronaldo

31min: And who else is going to score the penalty but Cristiano Ronaldo? Having never scored against France, the Juve superstar does exactly that with a thumping spot-kick. It was never really in doubt.

20:30
France booking: Hugo Lloris

28min: Antonio Mateu Lahoz has booked the French skipper for the punch and Danilo is in quite some pain. VAR looking at it.

20:28
Penalty for Portugal!

28min: The free-kick is sent into a packed area and Lloris comes to punch it but clatters Danilo instead and the referee points to the spot!

20:28

27min: Kante is just a little to eager with one of his challenges and the referee calls for a referee calls for a free-kick. Moutinho and Silva stood over it.

20:26

25min: Mbappe is quick but not that quick. Tolisso tries to play the PSG star in behind goal but there's just way too much on his pass.

20:25

23min: Game is just waiting for that little spark and quality to really separate these two teams at the moment. It's been a good start, though.

20:24

22min: Referee waves play on after a Portugal foul, with the ball recycled by Mbappe before it is neatly worked out to the wing. Pogba tries to send Kounde in behind but his chipped through ball is cut out and the attack comes to nothing.

20:21

20min: Pepe pumps a ball into the France box and the ball is headed away poorly by Varane, which is anticipated by Ronaldo, who hits the clearance on the volley but drags it wide. Bit nervy from Varane there.

20:20

18min: What a battle this could be tonight – Mbappe vs Semedo. Both are marking each other at each end of the pitch and while Semedo has his hands full at the back, he's creating plenty of problems up the other end but Mbappe is tracking back for his team.

20:18
Great chance for Mbappe!

16min: Pogba plays an unbelievable ball through the middle, dissecting the Portuguese defence, to find Mbappe running in behind to collect. Taking it quite early, Mbappe tries to curl one past Rui Patricio but the Wolves keeper does well to deny him. What a chance that was.

20:16

14min: France still enjoying more of the possession from this opening quarter-of-an-hour. Griezmann tries to make something work with a clipped ball through but there's far too much on it.

20:14
UPDATE FROM MUNICH: Germany 0-1 Hungary

13min: The Budapest crowd just went mad for a moment there and it's because of that score above - Hungary have taken an unlikely lead against Germany! That's really picked up the atmosphere in the Puskas Arena. 

20:12

11min: Mbappe is really coming to live now. He's got that energetic buzz to him and he's chasing down anything near him. When Portugal lose the ball, France are doing well to keep it themselves. Good start from Kounde.

20:10

9min: What a fantastic recovering tackle from Griezmann. Jota breaks at the French defender but the Barcelona man tracks back and dives in to retrieve the ball. Hints of a foul but you love to see tackles like that from the past. 

20:08

7min: Straight up the other end, and Mbappe has the chance to run at defenders and cause a nuisance of himself. He manages to win a corner for France but it comes to nothing. We're just getting started it seems.

20:08

6min: It's taken six minutes but Ronaldo has had his first chance at goal with his header comfortably saved by Lloris. It was good pressing high up the pitch from Portugal with the chance coming from Sanches in midfield.

20:05

4min: Now it's Portugal's time to attack and they manage to find a way through down the right with Nelson Semedo. With the ball played back inside to Sanches, the midfielder lines up a shot but scuffs it and it bounces awkwardly to Lloris, who deals with it.

20:04

2min: Now it's Kante's turn to send a searching ball into the Portuguese half but Tolisso is beaten to it by Rui Patricio. Long-ball central from the French in these opening two minutes.

20:02

1min: France make a nice conservative start, passing it around the back in their own half, before Pogba launches a ball down the line to Kounde, who's cross is cut out by the Portuguese defence.

20:01
KICK-OFF: And we're underway in this Group F finale

France wearing all white while Ronaldo and Co don their iconic red and green home strip.

But with all formalities complete, the action is underway in Budapest.

19:58
National anthems

We go through the traditional pre-match formalities of the national anthems.

It's a packed-out crowd in the Puskas Arena – such a welcome return to hear that many voices all at once again.

19:56
Here come the teams!

The two teams are making their way out onto the pitch at the Puskas Arena.

Who will get through to the last-16 of Euro 2020 from Group F? We're about to find out.

19:54
Tonight's game promises to be an absolute slobber-knocker!
19:50
Teenage Mutant Ninja Mbappes!
France fans in fancy dress wearing Kylian Mbappe masks
19:47
A reminder of those teams from Budapest

Portugal starting XI: Rui Patricio, Nelson Semedo, Pepe, Dias, Guerreiro, Joao Moutinho, Danilo Pereira, Sanches, Bernardo Silva, Ronaldo, Jota
Substitutes: Fonte, Andre Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Lopes, William Carvalho, Rafa Silva, Neves, Dalot, Rui Silva, Joao Felix, Sergio Oliveira, Joao Palhinha

France starting XI: Lloris, Kounde, Varane, Kimpembe, Lucas, Pogba, Kante, Tolisso, Griezmann, Mbappe-Lottin, Benzema
Substitutes: Pavard, Lenglet, Lemar, Giroud, Rabiot, Zouma, Mandanda, Sissoko, Digne, Coman, Ben Yedder, Maignan

Referee: Antonio Miguel Mateu Lahoz (Spain)

19:45
Not much longer to wait now

Just 15 minutes until kick-off – it promises to be an absolute cracker. England fans are sure to watching on intently.

19:33
PICTURES: Both sets of players are limbering up for tonight's clash
19:17
Germany to finish top of the group at the final hurdle?
19:12
While it was an action-packed game to finish Group E for Spain (which also had one of the worst own goals you're likely to see at this year's Euros!)

PETE JENSON: It came right for Spain in their third game at the Euros but only after it went spectacularly wrong for Slovakia goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.

The Newcastle keeper had saved an Alvaro Morata penalty on 12 minutes but on the half hour he patted the ball into his own net and the error opened the floodgates for Spain who won 5-0 to finish second in Group E and set up a meeting with Croatia in Copenhagen on Monday.

Manchester City pair Aymeric Laporte and Ferran Torres both scored, as did the outstanding Pablo Sarabia. Spain dominated and their fourth goal was exceptional. But before the sublime, came the ridiculous.

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19:10
What a result for Sweden! They've topped the group after a solid win over Poland

Sweden will play the Czech Republic in the last 16 of Euro 2020 after a late Viktor Claesson strike saw them top Group E and elminate Poland.

Emil Forsberg had put the Swede's 2-0 ahead before a Robert Lewandowski double brought Poland level to give them a fighting chance of qualifying for the knockouts.

But as they pushed for the third goal they needed, Poland were caught on the break and conceded a stoppage-time strike from Claesson.

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19:04
All the latest odds ahead of the games

These odds are courtesy of Betfair

Portugal vs France
Portugal to win 3/1
France 11/10
Draw 23/10

Germany vs Hungary
Germany 1/6
Hungary 16/1
Draw 7/1

Group F winner
France 4/5
Germany 10/11
Portugal 19/1

To qualify from Group F
Portugal 1/40
Germany 1/80
Hungary 14/1

Euros winner
France 4/1
Italy 6/1
England 13/2
Germany 13/2
Spain 8/1
Belgium 17/2
Netherlands 10/1
Portugal 11/1
Denmark 17/1

18:55
Here are those Portugal vs France teams in full

Portugal starting XI: Rui Patricio, Nelson Semedo, Pepe, Dias, Guerreiro, Joao Moutinho, Danilo Pereira, Sanches, Bernardo Silva, Ronaldo, Jota
Substitutes: Fonte, Andre Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Lopes, William Carvalho, Rafa Silva, Neves, Dalot, Rui Silva, Joao Felix, Sergio Oliveira, Joao Palhinha

France starting XI: Lloris, Kounde, Varane, Kimpembe, Lucas, Pogba, Kante, Tolisso, Griezmann, Mbappe-Lottin, Benzema
Substitutes: Pavard, Lenglet, Lemar, Giroud, Rabiot, Zouma, Mandanda, Sissoko, Digne, Coman, Ben Yedder, Maignan

Referee: Antonio Miguel Mateu Lahoz (Spain)

France boss Didier Deschamps arrives at the stadium with his team
Cristiano Ronaldo and Co have also arrived at the Puskas Arena
18:50
PICTURES: Fans from both nations are waiting in anticipation for tonight's clash
18:41
BREAKING: And confirmation of the Portugal side to take on France
18:40
BREAKING: Here is the France team to play Portugal
18:35
While Group F is yet to be decided, any outcome seems to be an unwanted one for England in the last 16...

England responded to their drab goalless stalemate with Scotland with a 1-0 victory over Czech Republic on Tuesday night. Raheem Sterling's 12th-minute header ensured the Three Lions went away with all three points and reached the last 16 of Euro 2020 as group winners.

Topping the group will pit Gareth Southgate's side against the runner up in Group F, also dubbed the Group of Death. England will face one of FranceGermany, Portugal or Hungary on Tuesday at 5pm at Wembley.

But who should they fear the most? Here, Sportsmail analyses all four countries, looking at their recent performances, managers and previous meetings.

CLICK BELOW TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE

18:24
But what are the permutations for Group F? Lucky for you, Sportsmail has you covered...

France are already through with four points from their two games so far in Group F but Germany, Portugal and Hungary are all still in with a shout of progressing to the last-16.

England await the team who finishes second so there is plenty of interest elsewhere in a group that has provided plenty of excitement so far.

Sportsmail has had a look at what has happened, how each team can progress, some stars of the show so far and picks who we think will go through.

CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR ALL THE PERMUTATIONS

18:17
How is the rest of the last-16 shaping up at the moment?

Two of the last-16 ties have been confirmed and we know a further four teams have already qualified. A reminder there will be four teams that finish third in their group to make it through.

Saturday June 26
Wales vs Denmark (5pm, Amsterdam)
Italy vs Austria (8pm, Wembley)

Sunday June 27
Holland vs Third-place groups D/F (5pm, Budapest)
Belgium vs Third-place groups A/E/F (8pm, Seville)

Monday June 28
Croatia vs Runner-up in Group E (5pm, Copenhagen)
Winner Group F vs Third-place in groups A/C (8pm, Bucharest)

Tuesday June 29
England vs Runner-up in Group F (5pm, Wembley)
Winner Group E vs Third-placed in groups B/C/D (8pm, Glasgow)

18:11
So... here's the pre-match state of play in Group F

France have qualified for the knockout stages and are currently top the group, not by much, but can finish as group winners tonight, while Germany, Portugal and Hungary all tussle for a spot in the last 16.

Hungary only have a point, while Germany and Portugal have three, leaving fans with a headache on what results are needed where to qualify (more on that later).

A reminder that your two 8pm kick-offs are:

Portugal vs France (Budapest)

Germany vs Hungary (Munich)

But as it stands, this is how the table looks...

18:05
The Group of Death is almost decided...

But before it is dead and buried, there's still plenty to be decided from Group F.

The group stage does end tonight but what a thrilling climax we have in store - in this live blog, we will be covering all the minute-by-minute action in arguably the biggest tie of the week: Portugal vs France.

Meanwhile, Hungary will be hoping to make the unlikeliest of escapes if they can manage a win against Germany in Sportsmail's other live blog, which you can follow here.

Expect plenty more twists and turns in a group that has certainly lived up to its billing.

A thrilling Group F finale lies in wait as France take on Portugal at the Puskas Arena in Budapest as both chase qualification for the last-16.

France will progress if they win or if they draw and Germany fail to beat Hungary in the other game.

Portugal qualify also with a win, or if they draw and Germany lose.

Join Sportsmail's SAM MCEVOY for all the build-up, team news, live updates and full-time result from the match.

Portugal 2-2 France: Cristiano Ronaldo bags a brace from the penalty spot to rescue a point

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