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Euro 2024: The Epic Knockout Stage Matchups Unveiled

Euro 2024: The Epic Knockout Stage Matchups Unveiled
Thursday 27 June 2024 - 10:20
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As the exhilarating group stage of Euro 2024 draws to a close, the stage is set for an unforgettable journey through the knockout rounds, where dreams will be realized and hopes will be shattered. The road to glory promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with the surviving nations eagerly anticipating the challenges that lie ahead.

Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Denmark, England, Slovakia, Spain, Georgia, France, Belgium, Portugal, Slovenia, Romania, the Netherlands, Austria, and Turkey have all earned their places in the round of 16, each with their sights firmly set on lifting the coveted European Championship trophy.

Turkey secured their spot in dramatic fashion, narrowly edging out the Czech Republic with a hard-fought 2-1 victory in their final Group F encounter in Hamburg. Meanwhile, in Gelsenkirchen, the fairy-tale story of Georgia's debut Euro campaign continued as they stunned an already-qualified Portugal with a 2-0 triumph, securing an improbable passage to the knockout stages.

Slovakia and Romania also booked their places in the round of 16 after playing out a 1-1 draw in their Group E finale in Frankfurt, ensuring their presence in the upcoming battles.

Belgium, despite being held to a goalless stalemate by a determined Ukraine side in Stuttgart, still managed to progress, while Denmark's 0-0 draw with Serbia earned them a tantalizing clash against the host nation, Germany.

England, despite being held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Slovenia in Cologne, will now face Slovakia, while Austria's 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in Berlin secured their place in the knockout stage, setting up a captivating encounter with Turkey.

France, already assured of their qualification, played out a 1-1 draw with Poland in Dortmund, while Spain maintained their perfect record with a hard-fought 1-0 win over a resilient Albania side in Düsseldorf.

Italy left it late, snatching a 1-1 draw against Croatia in Leipzig to secure their progression, while Switzerland's 1-1 stalemate with Germany in Frankfurt was enough to seal their spot in the round of 16 as Group A runners-up.

With the stage set, the Euro 2024 knockout stage promises to be a captivating spectacle, where the continent's finest footballing talents will collide in a series of epic encounters. Brace yourselves for an unforgettable journey, as the road to glory winds its way through the following mouthwatering matchups:

Saturday, June 29th:
Switzerland vs. Italy
Germany vs. Denmark

Sunday, June 30th:
England vs. Slovakia
Spain vs. Georgia

Monday, July 1st:
France vs. Belgium
Portugal vs. Slovenia

Tuesday, July 2nd:
Romania vs. Netherlands
Austria vs. Turkey

Fasten your seatbelts, football fans, for the Euro 2024 knockout stage promises to be a rollercoaster ride of emotions, where legends will be forged and dreams will be realized. Prepare to witness the beautiful game at its finest, as these titans of European football battle for the ultimate prize.


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