Euro Cup 2024: Georgia stuns Portugal in 2-0 win to advance to knockouts

Georgia pulled off the biggest upset in Euro history with a 2-0 win over Portugal on Wednesday, advancing to the knockout phase of their first major tournament. The victory was secured by an early strike from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and a penalty from Georges Mikautadze.

Newcomers Georgia secured a historic place in the knockout stages of Euro 2024 after a stunning 2-0 win over Portugal as the group stage came to an end.

Appearing at their first European Championship, Georgia scripted history at the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkrichen and emerged as one of the best third-placed teams.

Georges Mikautadze made it 2-0 from the penalty spot early in the second half to become the competition's top scorer on three.

It was a frustrating night for Portugal, repeatedly thwarted by Georgia's impressive goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.

Georgia played a thrilling match against Turkey in their opener and nearly defeated the Czech Republic before tonight's stunning victory over Portugal.