Georgia Stuns Portugal with 2-0 Victory to Advance to Euro 2024 Knockout Stages

Georgia delivered the biggest shock of Euro 2024 so far, defeating Portugal 2-0 on Thursday to secure a historic spot in the round of 16.

The match began dramatically when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia capitalized on a disastrous Portuguese defensive error to put Georgia ahead within the first two minutes. The early setback rattled Portugal, and their frustrations grew as Georges Mikautadze doubled Georgia’s lead with a composed penalty in the second half.

This victory marks a monumental achievement for Georgia, competing in their first major international tournament. Known for their fearless and high-octane style, the Georgian team has quickly become a fan favorite at Euro 2024. Their spirited play and tactical discipline were on full display once again in this remarkable win, allowing them to see out the match with relative ease.

Georgia’s triumph secures their qualification for the knockout stages as one of the tournament’s top four third-place teams, an extraordinary feat for the debutants.

In other Group F action, Turkey edged out the Czech Republic with a 2-1 victory, finishing second in the group behind Portugal.