Euro 2024: Which teams have made it to the knockout rounds? Who will be England’s opponent in the round of 16?

Euro 2024 is off to an incredible start, with thrilling matches and plenty of goals. As we approach the crucial stage of the group matches, most teams still have a chance to secure a spot in the last 16. However, the qualification process can be a bit confusing, so let’s break it down.

In Group A, tournament hosts Germany have already secured their place in the knockout stages with a 2-0 victory over Hungary. A draw against Switzerland will ensure they top the group. Switzerland, on the other hand, can guarantee their spot with a win or a draw, or if they lose and Scotland fails to beat Hungary. Hungary’s fate is uncertain, as they must defeat Scotland to have any chance of progressing.

Group B sees Spain and Italy in pole position to qualify after winning their opening matches. The winner of their upcoming clash will secure the top spot. Croatia and Albania are hanging on with one point each, desperately needing a win to stay in contention.

In Group C, England is just one win away from securing their place in the knockout stages. A victory against Denmark, coupled with Slovenia’s failure to win against Serbia, would also see them top the group. The rest of Group C is wide open, with Slovenia in second place on two points, followed by Denmark and Serbia with one point each.

Group D sees the Netherlands in a strong position to win the group if they defeat France and Austria loses to Poland. However, if France wins and Poland doesn’t beat Austria, Les Bleus will top the group.

Belgium suffered a shock defeat to Slovakia in Group E, and they now need a win in their next match and hope Ukraine fails to beat Slovakia to secure a top-two spot. Romania currently leads the group and only needs a draw against Belgium to progress. Slovakia can secure their place in the last 16 with a win against Ukraine. Ukraine, on the other hand, has a tough task ahead, needing a win and favorable results from other matches.

In Group F, Turkey can win the group by defeating Portugal and hoping the Czech Republic fails to beat Georgia. Portugal still has a chance to finish on top if they beat Turkey and Georgia gets a positive result against the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic and Georgia are both hanging on by a thread, needing wins and other results to go their way.

If England wins Group C, they will face one of the best third-placed teams from Group D, Group E, or Group F. As it stands, England would play against Poland in the last 16. If England finishes second in their group, they will likely face tournament hosts Germany. If they finish third, they will face the winner of Group F or Group E.

The four best third-placed teams will progress to the knockout stages. They are determined based on points, goal difference, and goals scored. Currently, the best third-placed teams are Slovenia, Albania, Scotland, and Poland, but there is still everything to play for in Euro 2024.