UEFA EURO 2024, Round of 16: All you need to know
posted on 27-06-2024 by Gurusoccer
Here is the full lowdown on the last 16 teams still in contention in Germany. Fixtures, schedule, venues, and the bracket until Berlin's final on 14 July:
Round of 16 fixtures (All kick-off times CET)
Saturday 29 June
Switzerland vs Italy (Berlin, 18:00)
Germany vs Denmark (Dortmund, 21:00)
Sunday 30 June
England vs Slovakia (Gelsenkirchen, 18:00)
Spain vs Georgia (Cologne, 21:00)
Monday 1 July
France vs Belgium (Düsseldorf, 18:00)
Portugal vs Slovenia (Frankfurt, 21:00)
Tuesday 2 July
Romania vs Netherlands (Munich, 18:00)
Austria vs Turkey (Leipzig, 21:00)
The 16 teams still in contention
Austria, Group D winners
0-1 vs France (Düsseldorf, 17 June)
3-1 vs Poland (Berlin, 21 June)
3-2 vs Netherlands (Berlin, 25 June)
EURO best: Round of 16 (2020)
EURO 2020: Round of 16, lost 2-1 aet to Italy
Austria so far in the UEFA EURO 2024
Not many people would have expected Austria to win a tough Group A, especially after they lost their first game to France. But Ralf Rangnick's exciting young side put in two scintillating attacking performances, scoring six goals in two games in Berlin, to beat Poland and the Netherlands. Austria have never progressed beyond the round of 16 at a European Championship, but this talented team have got every chance of making history in Germany.
Belgium, Group E runners-up
0-1 vs Slovakia (Frankfurt, 17 June)
2-0 vs Romania (Cologne, 22 June)
0-0 vs Ukraine (Stuttgart, 26 June)
EURO best: Final (1980)
EURO 2020: Quarter-final, lost 2-1 to Italy
Belgium so far in the UEFA EURO 2024
A stop-start opening to this tournament for Belgium, who have made it to the knockout stage of a European Championship for the third consecutive tournament. Their key-player, Kevin De Bruyne, has shown his brilliance on occasions, but a difficult task awaits them in the round of 16 in the form of France.
Denmark, Group C runners-up
1-1 vs Slovenia (Stuttgart, 16 June)
1-1 vs England (Frankfurt, 20 June)
0-0 vs Serbia (Munich, 25 June)
EURO best: Winners (1992)
EURO 2020: Semi-finals, lost 2-1 AET to England
Denmark so far in the UEFA EURO 2024
Denmark have made it to successive EURO knockout stages for the first time following three draws in Group C. Christian Eriksen has shone with his creative flair and gound the net in the opener against Slovenia. After progressing to the semis at the previous European Championship, Denmark will fear nobody from here.
England, Group C winners
1-0 vs Serbia (Gelsenkirchen, 16 June)
1-1 vs Denmark (Frankfurt, 20 June)
0-0 vs Slovenia (Cologne, 25 June)
EURO best: Runners-up (2020)
EURO 2020: Runners-up, lost 3-2 on penalties to Italy (1-1 AET)
England so far in the UEFA EURO 2024
England were not at their free-flowing best in Group C but still topped their section and remain unbeaten. Glimpses of the genius that can be produced by forwards such as Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, and Phil Foden were seen in all three games, but coach Gareth Southgate will know that his best players need to perform on a more consistent basis with sterner tests ahead in the knockouts.
France, Group D runners-up
1-0 vs Austria (Düsseldorf, 17 June)
0-0 vs Netherlands (Leipzig, 21 June)
1-1 vs Poland (Dortmund, 25 June)
EURO best: Winners (1984, 2000)
EURO 2020: Round of 16, lost 5-4 on penalties to Switzerland (3-3 AET)
France so far in the UEFA EURO 2024
France failed to win their group for the first time since EURO 2012, following up a battling win over Austria with draws with the Netherlands and Poland. They remain unbeaten, though, and Kylian Mbappé found his first EURO goal with a penalty in their final Group D game. Didier Deschamps will have his sights fixed on reaching a sixth major final with his country; he made it to a World Cup and EURO showpiece as a player and has contested two World Cup finals and one EURO decider as a coach.
Georgia, Third place in Group F
1-3 vs Turkey (Dortmund, 18 June)
1-1 vs Czechia (Hamburg, 22 June)
2-0 vs Portugal (Gelsenkirchen, 26 June)
EURO best: Debut
Georgia so far in the UEFA EURO 2024
What a revelation Georgia have been! Appearing in their first major international tournament, they have lit up the competition with their entertaining attacking brand of football. The highlight was the victory over strong Portugal, with star man Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scoring and shining throughout. Willy Sagnol's team have been an absolute joy to watch in this tournament so far.
Germany, Group A winners
5-1 vs Scotland (Munich, 14 June)
2-0 vs Hungary (Stuttgart, 19 June)
1-1 vs Switzerland (Frankfurt, 23 June)
EURO best: Winners 1972, 1980 (both as West Germany), 1996
EURO 2020: Round of 16, lost 2-0 to England
Germany so far in the UEFA EURO 2024
The hosts started in style, thrilling the Munich crowd with a superb 5-1 victory over Scotland to get the tournament underway. A hard-fought win against Hungary followed in Stuttgart, and, although they fell behind to Switzerland in their final Group A game in Frankfurt, a stoppage-time Niclas Füllkrug equalizer ensured Julian Nagelsmann's men topped their section and remained unbeaten going into the knockouts. Forward Jamal Musiala has particularly impressed, scoring twice in his three appearances.
Italy, Group B runners-up
2-1 vs Albania (Dortmund, 15 June)
0-1 vs Spain (Gelsenkirchen, 20 June)
1-1 vs Croatia (Leipzig, 24 June)
EURO best: Winners (1968, 2020)
EURO 2020: Winners
Italy so far in the UEFA EURO 2024
The Azzurri left it late to clinch qualification but confirmed their place as Group B runners-up courtesy of Mattia Zaccagni's dramatic 98th-minute equalizer against Croatia in Leipzig. Before that, Luciano Spalletti's team had recovered from conceding the fastest goal in EURO history (23 seconds) to win their opener against Albania, with the only disappointment so far a 1-0 defeat by Spain. The holders are aiming to become just the second side to win back-to-back EUROs after Spain in 2008 and 2012.
Netherlands, Third place in Group D
2-1 vs Poland (Hamburg, 16 June)
0-0 vs France (Leipzig, 21 June)
2-3 vs Austria (Berlin, 25 June)
EURO best: Winners (1988)
EURO 2020: Round of 16, lost 2-0 to Czechia
Netherlands so far in the UEFA EURO 2024
It's been a mixed start for the Netherlands. After beginning with a fine comeback victory over Poland, the Oranje managed to keep a clean sheet in a goalless draw with France before a dramatic 3-2 loss to Austria left them going through as one of the best third-placed outfits. A bright spark has been Cody Gakpo, who has scored two goals to date.
Portugal, Group F winners
2-1 vs Czechia (Leipzig, 18 June)
3-0 vs Turkey (Dortmund, 22 June)
0-2 vs Georgia (Gelsenkirchen, 26 June)
EURO best: Winners (2016)
EURO 2020: Round of 16, lost 1-0 to Belgium
Portugal so far in the UEFA EURO 2024
A last-gasp win over Czech Republic was followed by a convincing victory against Turkey and Roberto Martínez then had the luxury of being able to rotate his team against Georgia, in a match that they could afford to lose and which they did lose. Cristiano Ronaldo is yet to open his account for the tournament as he attempts to score in six consecutive editions.
Romania, Group E winners
3-0 vs Ukraine (Munich, 17 June)
0-2 vs Belgium (Cologne, 22 June)
1-1 vs Slovakia (Frankfurt, 26 June)
EURO best: Quarter-finals (2000)
EURO 2020: Did not qualify
Romania so far in the UEFA EURO 2024
Romania have reached the knockout phase of a EURO for the first time in 24 years, and they did so in style, winning Group E. Their 3-0 victory over Ukraine was a highlight, Edward Iordanescu's side putting in a wonderful attacking display in front of their adoring fans in Munich. Their task now is to emulate or even go better than that famous team of EURO 2000, who reached the quarter-finals before being defeated by Italy.
Slovakia, Third place in Group E
1-0 vs Belgium (Frankfurt, 17 June)
1-2 vs Ukraine (Düsseldorf, 21 June)
1-1 vs Romania (Frankfurt, 26 June)
EURO best: Winners (as Czechoslovakia, 1976), round of 16 (as Slovakia, 2016)
EURO 2020: Group stage
Slovakia so far in the UEFA EURO 2024
Slovakia got off to a stunning start, upsetting the odds to overcome Belgium in their first game through an early Ivan Schranz strike. A defeat to Ukraine followed, but they held their nerve to earn a point against Romania and with it a place in the knockouts, being one of the best third-placed teams. Francesco Calzona's men will be a tough test for anyone.
Slovenia, Third place in Group C
1-1 vs Denmark (Stuttgart, 16 June)
1-1 vs Serbia (Munich, 20 June)
0-0 vs England (Cologne, 25 June)
EURO best: Group stage (2000)
EURO 2020: Did not qualify
Slovenia so far in the UEFA EURO 2024
Slovenia have qualified for the EURO knockout stage for the first time and the scenes of wild celebrations after their draw with England showed what it meant to the country. With the experienced Jan Oblak in goal and the exciting Benjamin Sesko causing problems for defenses, the Reprezentanca are not to be underestimated.
Spain, Group B winners
3-0 vs Croatia (Berlin, 15 June)
1-0 vs Italy (Gelsenkirchen, 20 June)
1-0 vs Albania (Düsseldorf, 24 June)
EURO best: Winners (1964, 2008, 2012)
EURO 2020: Semi-finals, lost 4-2 on penalties to Italy (1-1 AET)
Spain so far in the UEFA EURO 2024
La Roja have begun this EURO in fine form, winning all three games and scoring five goals, while they are the only team still to concede. Winger Lamine Yamal made history by becoming the youngest player in EURO history against Croatia, while, forward Alvaro Morata is now the joint-third top scorer overall in the tournament after notching his seventh goal in the same game. Spain will become the first side to win four EURO titles if they triumph in Germany.
Switzerland, Group A runners-up
3-1 vs Hungary (Cologne, 15 June)
1-1 vs Scotland (Cologne, 19 June)
1-1 vs Germany (Frankfurt, 23 June)
EURO best: Quarter-finals (2020)
EURO 2020: Quarter-finals, lost 3-1 on penalties to Spain (1-1 AET)
Switzerland so far in the UEFA EURO 2024
Unbeaten in their three group games, Switzerland are looking strong under the leadership of Murat Yakin. A convincing win over Hungary preceded a battling draw with Scotland, which featured a wonderful curling strike from Xherdan Shaqiri. The Nati were then moments away from earning one of the most impressive results of the tournament when they led hosts Germany, but Füllkrug's late equalizer will not have demoralized them too much as they comfortably qualified from Group A.
Turkey, Group F runners-up
3-1 vs Georgia (Dortmund, 18 June)
0-3 vs Portugal (Dortmund, 22 June)
2-1 vs Czechia (Hamburg, 26 June)
EURO best: Semi-finals (2008)
EURO 2020: Group stage
Turkey so far in the UEFA EURO 2024
Turkey started by winning one of the most entertaining games of this tournament, seeing off Georgia in Dortmund in a match that had everything. Defeat to Portugal in the same stadium followed, but Vincenzo Montella's team then managed to come through their third fixture against ten-man Czechia unscathed, winning late through Cenk Tosun.
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