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EURO 2020: France top group, Portugal squeeze into last 16 after 2-2 draw

Football - Euro 2020 - Group F - Portugal v France - Puskas Arena, Budapest, Hungary - June 23, 2021. France's Paul Pogba speaks with Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during the match. [REUTERS/Franck Fife]

Two penalties from Cristiano Ronaldo helped holders Portugal squeeze into the last 16 of the European Championship after a 2-2 draw with France on Wednesday in a dramatic conclusion to Euro 2020 Group F.

World champions France won the group by one point from Germany in second with Portugal third, level on points with Germany.

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