As Euro 2024 progresses in Munich and other German cities, the excitement reaches fever pitch. With the group stages now complete, let’s dive into who is leading each group and what to expect next in the tournament.
Group A
Germany tops Group A with a stellar performance, securing 7 points from three matches. Switzerland follows closely with 5 points, both teams qualifying for the last 16. Hungary sits in third with a chance to advance as one of the best third-placed teams, while Scotland is eliminated with just 1 point.
Group B
Spain dominated Group B, winning all three of their matches and collecting 9 points. Italy, despite a rocky start, managed to qualify for the last 16 with 4 points. Croatia and Albania, with 2 and 1 points respectively, are heading home.
Group C
England leads Group C, albeit with a modest 5 points from one win and two draws. Denmark, Slovenia, and Serbia all finished with 3 points each, but Denmark and Slovenia progress due to their goal differences. Serbia, with the lowest goal difference, is eliminated.
Group D
Austria emerged as the group winner with 6 points, followed by France with 5 points. The Netherlands also advanced with 4 points, while Poland, managing only 1 point, is out of the competition.
Group E
This group ended in a tight finish with Romania, Belgium, Slovakia, and Ukraine all tied at 4 points each. However, Romania, Belgium, and Slovakia advance based on their superior goal differences, leaving Ukraine out.
Group F
Portugal leads Group F with 6 points, closely followed by Turkey, also with 6 points but with an inferior goal difference. Georgia, with 4 points, joins them in the last 16, while the Czech Republic is eliminated with just 1 point.
Knockout Stage Excitement
As the tournament moves into the knockout stages, all eyes will be on the matches starting on June 29. Key fixtures include Germany vs. Denmark, Switzerland vs. Italy, Spain vs. Georgia, and England vs. Slovakia.
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