In pictures: Fans flag their fervour at Euros

1:03 pm on 3 July 2024

02 July 2024, Saxony, Leipzig: Soccer: European Championship, Austria - Turkey, final round, round of 16, Leipzig Stadium, Turkish fans create a great atmosphere before the match. Photo: Hendrik Schmidt/dpa (Photo by HENDRIK SCHMIDT / DPA / dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP)

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.

MUNICH, GERMANY - JULY 2: Fans of Netherlands during the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match between Romania and Netherlands at Munich Football Arena on July 2, 2024 in Munich, Germany.240702_SEPA_24_034 - 20240702_PD11916 (Photo by Franz Kirchmayr / APA-PictureDesk / APA-PictureDesk via AFP)

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

Netherlands fans cheer prior to the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between Romania and the Netherlands at the Munich Football Arena in Munich on July 2, 2024. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

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

ans ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match between Romania and the Netherlands at the Munich Football Arena on July 2, 2024 in Munich, Germany. AFP / Koen van Weel

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

A Romania fan looks on during the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between Romania and the Netherlands at the Munich Football Arena in Munich on July 2, 2024. (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA / AFP)

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

02 July 2024, Saxony, Leipzig: Soccer: European Championship, Austria - Turkey, final round, round of 16, Leipzig Stadium, three costumed Austrian fans in the stadium before the match. Photo: Hendrik Schmidt/dpa (Photo by HENDRIK SCHMIDT / DPA / dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP)

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

A supporter shows his nails in the colours of the Austrian flag before the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between Austria and Turkey at the Leipzig Stadium in Leipzig on July 2, 2024. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)

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

02 July 2024, Saxony, Leipzig: Soccer, UEFA Euro 2024, European Championship, Austria - Turkey, Final round, Round of 16, Leipzig Stadium, A Turkish fan with face paint in the stadium. Photo: Sebastian Christoph Gollnow/dpa (Photo by Sebastian Christoph Gollnow / DPA / dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP)

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

firo : 23.06.2024, Football, Soccer: UEFA EURO 2024, EM, European Championship 2024, Group Stage, M25, Match 25, SUI, Switzerland - GER, Germany Fans of Germany (Photo by Ralf Ibing / firo Sportphoto / dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP)

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

Photo: AFP / DPA

A Portugal supporter is cheering during the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between Portugal and Slovenia at the Frankfurt Arena in Frankfurt am Main (Photo by Ibrahim Ezzat/NurPhoto). (Photo by Ibrahim Ezzat / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)

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