All 16 teams advancing to the 1/8 finals of Euro 2024, staged in Germany, have been identified and set to compete in the knockout rounds. The bracket now features a diverse mix of traditional powerhouses and rising nations, each eager to push deeper into the tournament and claim a continental title on football’s biggest stage this summer.
- Spain vs Georgia
- Switzerland vs Italy
- England vs Slovakia
- Austria vs Türkiye
- Romania vs Netherlands
- France vs Belgium
- Portugal vs Slovenia
- Germany vs Denmark
The 1/8 final matchups are scheduled to take place on June 29 and 30, with kickoffs at 19:00 and 21:00 Moscow time. The schedule ensures a clear pathway through the knockout phase, allowing teams to prepare for high-stakes showdowns under tournament pressure and live atmosphere across Germany.
Georgia earned its first appearance in the knockout stage in the final group game, defeating Portugal 2-0 to advance to the 1/8 finals. Portugal topped Group F with six points, while Türkiye also finished with six points to secure the second spot. Georgia finished third on four points, and the Czech Republic ended at the bottom of the group with one point, resulting in elimination from the tournament. This breakthrough for Georgia marks a significant milestone in the country’s football history, highlighting the growth of their program and the impact of a resilient squad ethic that carried them through the group phase.
The Ukrainian national team drew with Belgium and exited Euro 2024 at the group stage. Ukraine finished last in Group E, a group that also included Romania, Slovakia, and Belgium, with all four teams finishing on four points. Romania topped the group on tiebreakers, Belgium claimed second place, and Slovakia settled in third, sending the Ukrainians home despite a competitive run. This outcome underscores how tightly contested the group stage was and how small margins can decide a team’s fate in a major tournament.
Italy stands as the defending European champion, bringing a strong pedigree into Euro 2024. The squad carries a legacy of recent success in the continental arena and remains among the teams watched most closely as the knockout rounds begin, with hopes of repeating or surpassing previous triumphs in a tournament that combines tactical prominence with high-pressure performances.
In the broader context, the Ukraine team had previously drawn with Belgium before the final results were determined, ultimately ending their Euro campaign at this stage. The outcomes of these matches reflect the depth and competitiveness of the tournament, where every point can influence the path through the knockout rounds and shape the narrative for the rest of the summer fixtures.