The race to the knockout stages of Euro 2024 is on! With half of the spots already claimed, the remaining eight groups will battle it out on Tuesday and Wednesday to secure their place in the next round. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of what each team needs to do to advance from their group.
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Group C: England on Top, But Denmark and Slovenia Lurk
England: Already guaranteed a spot in the last 16, but a win against Slovenia secures group victory. A draw might suffice if Denmark doesn’t win by two goals.
Denmark: Needs a win over Serbia to qualify. A win by two goals and an England draw could see them snatch the top spot.
Slovenia: Victory over England would propel them to the knockout stages. A draw could be enough if Denmark loses.
Serbia: Needs to defeat Denmark and hope England avoids defeat against Slovenia to have a chance at the top two.
Group D: France and Netherlands Cruise, But Austria Waits
France & Netherlands: Both guaranteed a spot in the last 16, but the top spot hinges on the outcome of their respective matches and goal difference.
Austria: A win against Netherlands secures their place in the next round. Victory coupled with a French defeat against Poland would make them group winners. A draw keeps them in third, still good enough to qualify.
Poland: Officially eliminated from the competition.
Group E: Toughest Group Ever? A Four-Way Battle
This group is a nail-biter! All four teams are tied on points after two games, making it the tightest group in Euros history.
Belgium: A win on matchday three guarantees a spot in the knockout stages. Just a point would likely suffice due to their goal difference advantage.
Ukraine, Slovakia, Romania: Victory for any of these teams secures their place in the next round. A draw for both games in this group would eliminate Ukraine and put Slovakia in a strong position for a best third-placed finish.
Group F: Portugal Leads, Turkey Eyes Second
Portugal: Already qualified as group winners.
Turkey: Avoid defeat against Czech Republic and they’ll join Portugal in the next round.
Czech Republic: Needs a win over Turkey and a Georgia loss against Portugal to guarantee a top-two finish. If both Czech Republic and Georgia win, second place would be decided by goal difference.
Georgia: Needs a win over Portugal and a Czech Republic defeat against Turkey to have a chance at the top two. A win positions them well for a best third-placed berth.
Who’s In, Who’s Out, and What’s the Drama?
- Group A: Germany and Switzerland are through, while Scotland has been eliminated. Hungary, despite a late winner, might sneak in as a best third-placed team, but their goal difference is a concern.
- Group B: Spain and Italy secured their spots. Albania is out, and Croatia’s fate hinges on other results; they might be eliminated as early as Tuesday night.
Who are the Top Third-Placed Teams?
Currently, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary (despite a negative goal difference) are in contention for the coveted best third-placed spots. Slovenia, Czech Republic, and even Croatia (depending on other results) are still in the running.
How are Ties Broken?
Points are king, but if teams are tied, it goes down to head-to-head record, goal difference, goals scored, disciplinary record, and finally, their ranking in Euro 2024 qualifiers.