Portugal's Euro 2024 campaign came to a heartbreaking end in a quarter-final defeat to France after a penalty shootout. In a tightly contested match in Hamburg, neither team could find the net in 120 minutes of action, leading to a dramatic shootout. France emerged victorious, converting all their spot kicks while João Félix hit the post for Portugal. It was a devastating exit for the Seleção, especially for veteran Pepe, who is likely to retire from international football. Despite the loss, Portugal had some standout performances, including Nuno Mendes and Francisco Conceição. The team will now look to analyze their shortcomings and move forward from this disappointing end to their tournament. The match was a display of fine margins and bad luck, highlighting the unpredictable nature of penalty shootouts in football. France now advances to the semi-finals, while Portugal heads home early, reflecting on what could have been.