Euro 2024 is currently underway, bringing fans thrilling matches, amazing goals, and intense competition. The group stage will continue until June 26, with 8 out of 24 teams being eliminated. The top two teams from each of the six groups will progress to the knockout stage, along with the four best third-placed teams. In case of a tie in points, the tiebreaker will be based on points earned in matches between the tied teams, not overall goal difference.
The round-of-16 matches will be held from June 29 to July 2, followed by the quarter-finals on July 5 and 6, the semi-finals on July 9 and 10, and the final in Berlin on July 14. Let’s take a closer look at each group and the potential matchups in the knockout stage.
In Group A, Germany has secured a spot in the knockout stage after impressive wins over Scotland and Hungary. Switzerland currently holds the second position in the group. The winners of this group will face the runners-up from Group C, while the second-placed team will take on the runners-up from Group B.
Group B, also known as the ‘group of death,’ saw Italy and Spain emerge as strong contenders. Spain defeated Croatia, while Italy overcame Albania. The group winners will play a third-placed team, while the runners-up will face the second-placed team from Group A in the knockout stage.
In Group C, England is in a good position to win the group if they beat Denmark in their upcoming match. Slovenia and Denmark are also vying for a spot in the knockout stage. The group winners will play a third-placed team, with the runners-up facing the winners of Group A.
Group D witnessed a dramatic moment when Kylian Mbappe suffered a broken nose during France’s victory over Austria. The Netherlands also secured a win against Poland. The group winners will face the second-placed team from Group F, while the runners-up will take on the second-placed team from Group E in the knockout stage.
The shock of Group E came when Slovakia defeated Belgium, causing a major upset. Romania and Ukraine are also in contention in this group. The group winners will play a third-placed team, while the runners-up will face the second-placed team from Group D.
Group F saw Turkey secure a victory against Georgia in a thrilling match. Portugal also claimed a win against the Czech Republic. The group winners will play a third-placed team, with the runners-up facing the winners of Group D in the knockout stage.
As the tournament progresses, the excitement and competition are expected to rise. Stay tuned for more updates and thrilling matches in Euro 2024.