France secured a spot in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals at Belgium’s expense thanks to a late own goal by Jan Vertonghen.
Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, France struggled to convert opportunities throughout the game. Captain Kylian Mbappe and others missed key chances, highlighting their ongoing issue with finishing. Belgium had a few chances of their own, notably Kevin de Bruyne’s shot saved by Mike Maignan, but failed to capitalize.
France’s victory, though deserved, underscores their need for improvement in converting chances into goals. 
Didier Deschamps’ team will be relieved to progress but recognizes the need to elevate their performance levels as they aim for the tournament’s latter stages.
