The battle for bronze decided today

As the European Championship finals approach, it's also time to decide which nations will take home the bronze. After tough matches and intense competition, Spain and Italy have secured their places in the final, but now exciting bronze medal matches await, with other strong teams competing for third place.

Women's bronze medal match: France vs Portugal

France and Portugal have both had a strong tournament appearance and will meet in the bronze medal match. These teams met earlier in the group stage, where France won a close match 2-1, putting them top of the group while Portugal came second.

France's journey:

• France showed strength in the group stage, securing first place in Group B with an important win over Portugal.
• In the quarter-finals they defeated the Netherlands.
• In the semi-finals they faced Italy, where they had to fight hard but eventually lost in a tough match.

Portugal's journey:

• Portugal qualified second in Group B after a tight match against France.
• In the quarterfinals they defeated Sweden and secured a place in the semifinals.
• In the semi-finals they faced Spain, who proved too strong and won easily.

Now France and Portugal will meet in an exciting match to decide who will take home third place on the women's side. The match starts at 10:00 AM and will be broadcast on FIP's Yotuu channel.

Men's bronze medal match: France vs Portugal

France and Portugal have had impressive tournaments, but stopped just short in their respective semi-finals.

France's journey:

• In the group stage, France showed strong form with three convincing wins, giving them first place in Group C.
• In the quarter-finals they faced Germany and won without much trouble.
• In the semi-finals, they faced Italy in a match that was close, but Italy came out on top in the end.

Portugal's journey:

• Portugal dominated Group D and secured first place with three wins.
• In the quarter-finals they defeated Great Britain in straight games.
• In the semi-finals, they faced Spain, who proved too strong and won in straight games.

Now France and Portugal will meet to decide who takes home the bronze on the men's side. The match starts at 4:00 PM and will be broadcast on FIP's Yotuube channel.