Time: 2024-06-26
The Euro 2024 tournament is heating up as eleven teams have already secured their spots in the knockout stages, leaving fans on the edge of their seats for the remaining matches in Group E and F. The likes of Germany, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, France, England, Netherlands, Denmark, and Slovenia have all booked their places in the round of 16, setting the stage for an exciting competition.
Germany, led by coach Julian Nagelsmann, became the first team to secure their spot in the round of 16 after a convincing win against Hungary. Spain and Portugal also clinched their places with victories over Italy and Turkey respectively. Switzerland and Italy secured their spots in the knockout stages after finishing second in their respective groups, while France, England, and Netherlands also advanced to the round of 16.
The group stages of the European Championship conclude on Wednesday with Group E and Group F yet to be finalised. Group E sees Belgium take on Ukraine while Romania faces off against Slovakia, with all four teams level on three points going into the final matches. The top two teams from each group will advance automatically to the knockout stages, while the third-placed teams will have a chance to qualify as one of the top four best-ranked third-placed sides from the six groups.
Slovakia and Romania face a crucial clash in Group E, where a draw between the two teams would guarantee their progress to the round of 16. Both sides are determined to secure a top-three finish in the group, with the winners set to face a third-placed team from another group in the knockout stages. The pathway for Group E teams includes matchups against Hungary, Slovenia, the Netherlands, France, Spain, or England, depending on the results in Group F.
With the competition heating up and teams battling for qualification, the Euro 2024 tournament promises to deliver thrilling matchups and unforgettable moments as the knockout stages draw near. Fans can expect more drama and excitement as the remaining teams fight for a chance to lift the coveted trophy at the end of the tournament.