The final round of group games at Euro 2024 has concluded and the last-16 fixtures have been confirmed.
These games take place from Saturday, June 29 to Tuesday, July 2; the quarter-finals are on Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6; the semi-finals on Tuesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 10; and the final in Berlin is on Sunday, July 14.
Here, The Athletic details who advanced from each group, who plays who in the next round and explains possible routes to the final.
The last-16 fixtures
Saturday, June 29: Switzerland v Italy (Berlin). 5pm UK time; 12pm ET.
Saturday, June 29: Germany v Denmark (Dortmund). 8pm UK time; 3pm ET.
Sunday, June 30: England v Slovakia (Gelsenkirchen). 5pm UK time; 12pm ET.
Sunday, June 30: Spain v Georgia (Cologne). 8pm UK time; 3pm ET.
Monday, July 1: France v Belgium (Dusseldorf). 5pm UK time; 12pm ET.
Monday, July 1: Portugal v Slovenia (Frankfurt). 8pm UK time; 3pm ET.
Tuesday, July 2: Romania v Netherlands (Munich). 5pm UK time; 12pm ET.
Tuesday, July 2: Austria v Turkey (Leipzig). 8pm UK time; 3pm ET.
How will the knockout stage unfold?
Here is the bracket for the knockout stage:
How did the groups unfold?
Group A
How they stand
| Team | Played | Goals scored | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Germany (Q) |
3 |
8 |
6 |
7 |
|
Switzerland (Q) |
3 |
5 |
2 |
5 |
|
Hungary (E) |
3 |
2 |
-3 |
3 |
|
Scotland (E) |
3 |
2 |
-5 |
1 |
Results: Germany 5-1 Scotland, Hungary 1-3 Switzerland, Germany 2-0 Hungary, Scotland 1-1 Switzerland, Switzerland 1-1 Germany, Scotland 0-1 Hungary.
Germany: The hosts are through to the knockout stage as group winners.
Switzerland: Switzerland are through as the runners-up in Group A.
Hungary: The Hungarians have been eliminated.
Scotland: The Scots have been eliminated.
Group B
How they stand
| Team | Played | Goals scored | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Spain (Q) |
3 |
5 |
5 |
9 |
|
Italy (Q) |
3 |
3 |
0 |
4 |
|
Croatia (E) |
3 |
3 |
-3 |
2 |
|
Albania (E) |
3 |
3 |
-2 |
1 |
Results: Spain 3-0 Croatia, Italy 2-1 Albania, Croatia 2-2 Albania, Spain 1-0 Italy, Albania 0-1 Spain, Croatia 1-1 Italy.
Spain: Luis de la Fuente’s side are through to the knockout stage as group winners.
Italy: The Italians are through as the runners-up in Group B.
Croatia: Croatia have been eliminated.
Albania: The Albanians have been eliminated.
Group C
How they stand
| Team | Played | Goals scored | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
England (Q) |
3 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
|
Denmark (Q) |
3 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
|
Slovenia (Q) |
3 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
|
Serbia (E) |
3 |
1 |
-1 |
2 |
Results: Slovenia 1-1 Denmark, Serbia 0-1 England, Slovenia 1-1 Serbia, Denmark 1-1 England, England 0-0 Slovenia, Denmark 0-0 Serbia.
England: England are through to the knockout stage as group winners.
Denmark: The Danes are through to the knockout stage as runners-up.
Slovenia: The Slovenians are through as one of the four best third-placed teams.
Serbia: The Serbs have been eliminated.
Group D
How they stand
| Team | Played | Goals scored | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Austria (Q) |
3 |
6 |
2 |
6 |
|
France (Q) |
3 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
|
Netherlands (Q) |
3 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
|
Poland (E) |
3 |
3 |
-3 |
1 |
Results: Poland 1-2 Netherlands, Austria 0-1 France, Poland 1-3 Austria, Netherlands 0-0 France, Netherlands 2-3 Austria, France 1-1 Poland.
Austria: Ralf Rangnick’s side advance as group winners.
France: The French have qualified in second place.
Netherlands: The Dutch have qualified as a best third-placed team.
Poland: The Poles have been eliminated.
Group E
How they stand
| Team | Played | Goals scored | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Romania (Q) |
3 |
4 |
1 |
4 |
|
Belgium (Q) |
3 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
|
Slovakia (Q) |
3 |
3 |
0 |
4 |
|
Ukraine (E) |
3 |
2 |
-2 |
4 |
Results: Romania 3-0 Ukraine, Belgium 0-1 Slovakia, Slovakia 1-2 Ukraine, Belgium 2-0 Romania, Slovakia 1-1 Romania, Ukraine 0-0 Belgium.
Romania: The Romanians are through as group winners.
Belgium: The Belgians are through to the knockout stage as runners-up.
Slovakia: The Slovakians are through as one of the four best third-placed teams.
Ukraine: The Ukrainians have been eliminated.
Group F
How they stand
| Team | Played | Goals scored | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Portugal (Q) |
3 |
5 |
2 |
6 |
|
Turkey (Q) |
3 |
5 |
0 |
6 |
|
Georgia (Q) |
3 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
|
Czech Republic (E) |
3 |
3 |
-2 |
1 |
Results: Turkey 3-1 Georgia, Portugal 2-1 Czech Republic, Georgia 1-1 Czech Republic, Turkey 0-3 Portugal, Georgia 2-0 Portugal, Czech Republic 1-2 Turkey.
Portugal: Roberto Martinez’s side advance as group winners.
Turkey: The Turks are through as runners-up.
Georgia: The Georgians have qualified for the knockout stage as one of the four best third-placed teams.
Czech Republic: The Czechs have been eliminated.
Here is how the third-placed teams ranked, with four of them advancing to the knockout stage.
Ranking of third-placed teams
| Team | Played | Won | Goals scored | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Netherlands (Q) |
3 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
|
Georgia (Q) |
3 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
|
Slovakia (Q) |
3 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
4 |
|
Slovenia (Q) |
3 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
|
Hungary (E) |
3 |
1 |
2 |
-3 |
3 |
|
Croatia (E) |
3 |
0 |
3 |
-3 |
2 |
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