Belgium’s Euro 2024 campaign began with a shock defeat to Slovakia, but they bounced back with a win against Romania. Now, their fate in the tournament hinges on their final group match against Ukraine.
Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco has made it clear: his team is going all out for a victory. “We are going out to win the game. We can’t start to calculate or speculate, we want to win this game,” he declared in the pre-match press conference.
The Red Devils are in a strong position, with multiple scenarios leading to their qualification. A win against Ukraine automatically secures their spot in the Round of 16. Even a draw could see them advance, depending on the outcome of the Slovakia vs. Romania match.
If Belgium and Ukraine draw, and the Slovakia-Romania match also ends in a draw, the group standings will be decided by goal difference and goals scored. In the event of both draws having the same scoreline, the teams will be ranked according to these criteria.
However, if the draws have different scorelines, the situation gets more complex. For example, if Slovakia and Romania draw goalless and Belgium and Ukraine draw 1-1, Belgium and Romania would be ranked based on their head-to-head record, with Belgium’s 2-0 win over Romania securing their place in the top two.
The final matchday promises to be a thrilling encounter, with Belgium’s hopes for a successful Euro 2024 campaign hanging in the balance. The Red Devils will be looking to secure a victory and avoid a nail-biting finish based on goal difference and head-to-head scenarios.
