The group stage for the 2024 European Championship also known as Euro 2024 has come and gone, with the wheat ultimately being separated from the chaff.
It has been a cracking tournament filled with astonishing events and mouthwatering outcomes.
Some nations are yet to get their groove on, while others have experienced a lift-up and are whetting the appetite of their supporters.
The Euro 2024 group phase began with Germany dispatching Scotland 5-1 in Munich on June 14, 2024.
The group stage campaign ended with the Group F affairs involving Georgia and Portugal alongside the Czech Republic and Turkey.
Interestingly, it was a memorable ending for those who love Cinderella stories, as Willy Sagnol’s side secured a victory over Portugal which sent them into the last 16 in their debut outing at the European Championship.
Turkey also did the job needed of them over Czech Republic, who had a poor outing at Euro 2024.
Nations That Qualified For The Round Of 16
Anyway, these are the countries that made it through from the group phase to the knockout phase.
Twenty-four teams started the tournament but after 3 grueling and intense group stage matches, that number has dropped to 16.
In Group A, Germany and Switzerland qualified for the round of 16, while in Group B, Spain and Italy booked their spot for the last 16.
Group C saw three teams earn a last-16 berth, with England, Denmark, and Slovenia qualifying.
Austria, France, and the Netherlands qualified from Group D, while Romania, Belgium, and Slovakia broke out from Group E.
Portugal, Turkey, and Georgia made it through Group F, as Euro 2024 group stage action came to an end on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
These nations are the chosen few, but they would need to show determination and brilliance to go all the way.
The Netherlands (4 points), Georgia (4 points), Slovakia (4 points), and Slovenia (3 points) ended the group stage as the best 3rd placed teams and that earned them qualification for the last 16.
The matches for the round of 16 have also been outlined, with Spain battling Georgia, while Germany will face Denmark.
Portugal play Slovenia while France square up against Domenico Tedesco’s Belgium – a battle between two teams, who have not kicked into gear thus far.
The Netherlands and Austria played Romania and Turkey respectively, while England will look to prove their mettle against Slovakia.
The final last-16 encounter sees Switzerland going toe-to-toe with the defending champions.
Euro 2024 Round Of 16 Fixtures In Full
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Switzerland vs Italy (Berlin, 18:00)
Germany vs Denmark (Dortmund, 21:00)
Sunday, June 30, 2024
England vs Slovakia (Gelsenkirchen, 18:00)
Spain vs Georgia (Cologne, 21:00)
Monday, July 1, 2024
France vs Belgium (Düsseldorf, 18:00)
Portugal vs Slovenia (Frankfurt, 21:00)
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Romania vs Netherlands (Munich, 18:00)
Austria vs Türkiye (Leipzig, 21:00)
*All kick-off times CET (Central European Time)
It will be fascinating to see the teams that will go through to the last 8, as we expect more breathtaking and enthralling matches at the 2024 European Championship.
