EURO 2024: Knockout Stage Begins with Top Contenders Facing Off in Heavyweight Matchups

The group stage of Euro 2024 has concluded, and now the competition enters the knockout stage. Out of the 24 initial teams, only 16 have advanced to this crucial phase of the tournament. The top two teams from each group and four third-placed teams are set to compete in the knockout stage, which kicks off on Saturday and continues with two games per day through Tuesday.

Group Stage Recap

The group stage saw some unexpected results, with powerhouses like France and Belgium not winning their respective groups. Instead, Austria and Romania claimed the top spots in those groups, setting the stage for some earlier heavyweight matchups in the tournament.

Results of Round of 16

The round of 16 produced thrilling matches, with the following results:

• Saturday, June 29: Switzerland 2, Italy 0; Germany 2, Denmark 0
• Sunday, June 30: England 2, Slovakia 1; Spain 4, Georgia 1
• Monday, July 1: France 1, Belgium 0; Portugal 0, Slovenia 0 (Portugal won on PKs, 3-0)
• Tuesday, July 2: Netherlands 3, Romania 0; Turkiye 2, Austria 1

Quarterfinals and Semifinals

The quarterfinals and semifinals yielded the following results:

• Quarterfinals on Friday, July 5: Spain 2, Germany 1; France 0, Portugal 0 (France won on PKs, 5-3)
• Quarterfinals on Saturday, July 6: England 1, Switzerland 1 (England won on PKs, 5-4); Netherlands 2, Turkiye 1
• Semifinals on Tuesday, July 9: Spain vs. France, 3 p.m. on Fox
• Semifinals on Wednesday, July 10: England vs. Netherlands, 3 p.m. on Fox

Upcoming Final

The final, scheduled for Sunday, July 14, promises to be an exhilarating contest as the two finalists battle for the ultimate glory.

Group Standings

Group A

Team Standings:

• Germany: 3 matches, 2 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses, 8 goals for, 2 goals against, 7 points
• Switzerland: 3 matches, 1 win, 2 draws, 0 losses, 5 goals for, 3 goals against, 5 points
• Hungary: 3 matches, 1 win, 0 draws, 2 losses, 2 goals for, 5 goals against, 3 points
• Scotland: 3 matches, 0 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses, 2 goals for, 7 goals against, 1 point

Group B

Team Standings:

• Spain: 3 matches, 3 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses, 5 goals for, 0 goals against, 9 points
• Italy: 3 matches, 1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss, 3 goals for, 2 goals against, 4 points
• Croatia: 3 matches, 0 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss, 3 goals for, 3 goals against, 2 points
• Albania: 3 matches, 0 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses, 2 goals for, 5 goals against, 1 point

Group C

Team Standings:

• England: 3 matches, 2 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses, 2 goals for, 1 goal against, 7 points
• Denmark: 3 matches, 0 wins, 3 draws, 0 losses, 2 goals for, 2 goals against, 3 points
• Slovenia: 3 matches, 0 wins, 3 draws, 0 losses, 2 goals for, 2 goals against, 3 points
• Serbia: 3 matches, 0 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses, 1 goal for, 2 goals against, 1 point

Group D

Team Standings:

• Austria: 3 matches, 2 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss, 6 goals for, 4 goals against, 6 points
• France: 3 matches, 2 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss, 2 goals for, 1 goal against, 6 points
• Netherlands: 3 matches, 1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss, 5 goals for, 5 goals against, 4 points
• Poland: 3 matches, 0 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses, 2 goals for, 6 goals against, 1 point

Group E

Team Standings:

• Romania: 3 matches, 1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss, 3 goals for, 3 goals against, 4 points
• Belgium: 3 matches, 1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss, 2 goals for, 1 goal against, 4 points
• Slovakia: 3 matches, 1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss, 3 goals for, 3 goals against, 4 points
• Ukraine: 3 matches, 0 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses, 2 goals for, 5 goals against, 1 point

Group F

Team Standings:

• Portugal: 3 matches, 2 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss, 5 goals for, 3 goals against, 6 points
• Turkiye: 3 matches, 1 win, 0 draws, 2 losses, 5 goals for, 5 goals against, 3 points
• Georgia: 3 matches, 1 win, 0 draws, 2 losses, 4 goals for, 5 goals against, 3 points
• Czechia: 3 matches, 0 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses, 2 goals for, 5 goals against, 1 point

The stage is set for an electrifying finish to Euro 2024, with the remaining teams battling it out for the coveted championship title.