June 26th 2024.
Austria has certainly been the talk of the town in Euro 2024, surprising everyone with their impressive performances so far. As we approach the last 16 draw on Wednesday, there are still five spots up for grabs in the knockout stage, making for an exciting final day of group stage action.
Among the teams that have already secured their place in the last 16 is England, despite their lackluster show on the field. The Three Lions finished on top of Group C with a win over Serbia and draws against Denmark and Slovenia. And with the draw now putting them on the opposite side from powerhouses like Germany, Spain, France, and Portugal, things seem to be looking up for Gareth Southgate's men.
Speaking of the draw, let's take a look at the teams that have qualified for the last 16 and those that have been knocked out of the tournament. So far, eleven teams have made it to the knockout stage, and the remaining five spots will be decided on Wednesday.
Germany secured the top spot in Group A with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland, who came in second. The hosts, Spain, dominated the so-called "Group of Death" with impressive wins against Croatia, Italy, and Albania, securing their place as group winners. Italy, on the other hand, snatched a dramatic draw against Croatia to finish second in Group B.
Joining England in the last 16 are their Group C rivals, Denmark, and Slovenia, who earned their first-ever spot in the knockout stage thanks to their draw against England. Austria, led by the impressive Ralf Rangnick, emerged as the winners of Group D, beating out heavyweights like France and Netherlands.
Meanwhile, Portugal booked their place in the last 16 as group winners, with wins against Czech Republic and Turkey. And let's not forget about the four best third-place teams, which currently include Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Hungary, who will be hoping for a miracle as they face a tough challenge against the Czech Republic on Wednesday.
Now, let's take a look at the schedule for the last 16 matches. We have some exciting matchups in store, with Switzerland taking on Italy, Germany facing Denmark, and England waiting to find out their opponent. Spain will also be eagerly waiting to see who they will be up against, and the same goes for France and Portugal.
Sadly, not all teams have been able to make it to the knockout stage, with some big names facing early exits from the tournament. Poland was the first team to be knocked out after only managing to secure one point in Group B, with their only highlight being a 1-1 draw against France. Scotland's hopes of reaching the knockout stage were also crushed as they finished bottom of Group A, with their defeat to Hungary sealing their fate.
Other teams that have been knocked out of Euro 2024 include Albania, who put up a good fight but ultimately finished at the bottom of Group B, and Serbia, who joined them after finishing last in England's group. And let's not forget about Croatia, who were unlucky to be eliminated after conceding a last-minute equalizer against Italy, despite their two points in the group stage.
All in all, Euro 2024 has been full of surprises, and with the last 16 draw approaching, we can expect even more excitement and drama on the field. It's anyone's game, and we can't wait to see who will come out on top and lift the trophy.
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