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In pictures: Fans flag their fervour at Euros

13:03 pm on 3 July 2024

Turkish fans create a great atmosphere before the match against the Netherlands in Leipzig Stadium today. Photo: AFP / Hendrik Schmidt

Creative supporters add plenty to the on-field drama in Germany as the Euros reach the last-eight stage.

The Netherlands and Turkey were the last to qualify for the quarter-finals on Wednesday, with the latter pulling off a surprise 2-1 victory over the in-form Austria.

So on Saturday (NZ time) Spain face Germany and Portugal play France. On Sunday the Dutch will meet Turkey followed by England-Switzerland.

The results mean hopes continue to simmer for the fans of eight nations while they've been dashed for their rivals.

Here's a look at some of those who have made the trip to Germany to show their true colours at Euro 2024.

Dutch fans watch anxiously in Munich before their team removed Romania from the competition. Photo: AFP / Franz Kirchmayr

This Dutch fan was in full voice at the same match. Photo: AFP / Fabrice Coffrini

Outsize glasses and a wig made an impression as the Netherlands advanced to the quarterfinals. Photo: AFP

A young Romania fan would soon go home disappointed from the match in Munich. Photo: AFP / Miguel Medina

These Austria fans were dressed to the nines but would soon be disappointed with Turkey pulling off a surprise victory. Photo: AFP / Henrik Schmidt

Another Austria fan making a statement. Photo: AFP / Adrian Dennis

It was a happier day for this Turkish fan. Photo: AFP / Sebastian Christoph Gollnow

These German fans used some fast food inspiration for their attire. Photo: AFP / DPA

Photo: AFP / DPA

Portugal needed a penalty shootout against Slovenia but are on their way to the quarters, with this fan among the happiest. Photo: AFP / Ibrahim Ezzat

More relieved Portugal fans. Photo: AFP / Jurgen Fromme

This French fan brought a friend to their encounter in a group match against Poland. Photo: AFP / DPA

Living in the past ... England fans hope for some much needed success in a match against Serbia. Photo: AFP / Ralf Ibing

A wide-eyed supporter at the England versus Denmark game in Frankfurt. Photo: AFP / DPA

A Belgian fan gets behind his team but they went down to France in Dusseldorf and are now heading out of Euros 2024. Photo: AFP / DPA