France, Portugal and Belgium qualify for Euro 2024
Posted by  badge Boss on Oct 14, 2023 - 05:47PM
Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal beat Slovakia (AP)

, and Belgium are the latest teams to qualify for .

As the host nation, have already secured a place in next summer’s tournament and they will be joined by three of Europe’s heavyweights after their wins on Friday evening.

Two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal run out 3-2 winners at home to Slovakia, which has secured top spot in qualifying Group J for Roberto Martinez’s side.

Portugal have currently won all seven of their qualification games so far and can extend that against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday evening.

France also have an unblemished record in Group B and sealed their place at Euro 2024 with a 2-1 win over Netherlands on Friday.

Kylian Mbappe struck twice in France’s 2-1 win over Netherlands (Getty)

Kylian Mbappe scored both of France’s goals but Netherlands threatened a late comeback with Quilindschy Hartman’s effort with seven minutes remaning.

The defeat leaves Netherlands third in Group B and Ronald Koeman’s side are in desperate need of a win against second-placed Greece in their next qualifier on Monday evening.

Romelu Lukaku scored Belgium’s third in their 3-2 win over Austria (Shutterstock)

Belgium survived a late revival to beat Austria 3-2 to book their place at Euro 2024.

Sevilla forward Dodi Lukebakio scored twice before Romelu Lukaku found the net. Belgium are set to take top spot in Group F, while Austria are in line to finished second.

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