The 2024 European Championship has entered its knockout phase, with the group phase concluding and the round of 16 matches taking place. The tournament, held in Germany, has already seen some surprising outcomes. Notably, several favorites like England, France, and the Netherlands underperformed, while Croatia and Serbia also failed to make it to the knockout phase.
In the initial round of 16 matches, the favorites generally prevailed. Switzerland's 2-0 victory over Italy was a notable exception, as the Swiss team, led by head coach Murat Yakin, delivered a commanding performance to eliminate the defending champions. Switzerland will now face England in the quarter-finals after a dramatic match where Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane secured a win for the British team in extra time against Slovakia.
Germany also advanced to the quarter-finals with a solid 2-0 win over Denmark. Their next challenge will be against Spain, a team that has dominated the tournament so far, including a decisive win over Georgia. This upcoming match will be a significant test for Julian Nagelsmann and his squad.
The round of 16 continues with exciting matches, including France versus Belgium and Portugal versus Slovenia. France, despite a lackluster group stage, will rely on their strong defense as they face Belgium, who have had mixed results in their group stage. Portugal, the 2016 European champions, are favorites against Slovenia, who are making their first appearance in the knockout stage of the tournament.
Spain, with three titles to their name, will play against Georgia, a team participating in its first Euro. Georgia's surprise victory against Portugal in the group stage has set a historic precedent, but they face a formidable challenge against Spain, who have been dominant throughout the tournament.
- The 2024 European Championship is being broadcast live on TV and streamed on various platforms, including ARD, ZDF, RTL, and MagentaTV. Fans can catch all the action and follow their favorite teams as they battle for the title.
- Austria, considered a dark horse in the tournament, has already made headlines by winning the so-called Group of Death D. They are set to play against Turkey in the round of 16 and are aiming to advance further towards the championship.
- The match between the Netherlands and Romania is also highly anticipated, with both teams eager to make their mark in the knockout stage. The tournament has already delivered thrilling moments and unexpected results, promising more excitement as it progresses.
