Denmark and Slovenia have joined the ranks of Germany, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, France, England, and the Netherlands in qualifying for the Round of 16 at Euro 2024.
The final group stage matches delivered a mix of thrilling victories, tense draws, and heartbreaking eliminations. Germany secured top spot in Group A after a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, who will join them in the next round as runners-up.
Hungary pulled off a dramatic last-minute win against Scotland, with Kevin Csoboth scoring in the 10th minute of added time to secure a 1-0 victory. Despite the win, Hungary’s fate hinges on the results of other matches to determine if they will advance as one of the best third-placed teams.
Spain continued their dominant run in Euro 2024, defeating Albania 1-0 to maintain their winning streak.
Meanwhile, Croatia and Italy played out a tense 1-1 draw after Mattia Zaccagni scored a stoppage-time equalizer for the defending champions. This result saw Albania eliminated from the tournament, while Croatia’s chances of qualifying are slim.
In Group C, England topped the standings after a draw against Slovenia, while Denmark and Slovenia both secured qualification. Despite having identical overall statistics, Denmark’s higher ranking in the UEFA Qualifiers placed them above Slovenia.
Austria emerged victorious in Group D after a dramatic five-goal thriller against the Netherlands. France’s draw ensured they finished second in the group, just one point behind Austria. The Netherlands, despite the draw, secured a spot in the knockouts by finishing as one of the best four third-placed teams.
Belgium and Ukraine played out a goalless draw in Group E, sending Belgium through to the last 16 as runners-up and eliminating Ukraine.
Romania topped Group F after a 1-1 draw against Slovakia, while Slovakia also qualified as one of the best third-placed teams. Czechia’s elimination was confirmed after defeats to Turkiye and Georgia.
The stage is now set for the Round of 16, where the best teams in Europe will battle it out for a place in the quarterfinals. The tournament has been full of surprises, dramatic moments, and incredible goals, and the upcoming knockout stage promises to deliver even more excitement and drama.
