Euro 2024 Round of 16: Everything You Need to Know

After a thrilling group stage, Euro 2024 has reached the knockout phase. Sixteen teams remain in the competition, vying for the coveted European Championship trophy. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the Round 16 Euro 2024, including qualified teams, match schedules, team performance, and head-to-head records.

Qualified Teams for Euro 2024 Round of 16

The round of 16 features the top two teams from each of the six groups, along with the four best third-placed teams. The qualified teams are:

• Group Winners: Germany, Spain, England, Austria, Romania, Portugal
• Group Runners-Up: Switzerland, Italy, Denmark, France, Belgium, Turkey
• Best Third-Placed Teams: Slovenia, Netherlands, Slovakia, Georgia

Caption: Georgia’s Georges Mikautadze celebrates a goal, leading the tournament in scoring before the round of 16.

Round 16 Euro 2024 Match Schedule and Venues

The round 16 euro 2024 matches will be played from June 29th to July 2nd at various stadiums across Germany. The schedule is as follows:

• June 29th:
  • Switzerland vs Italy: Olympiastadion, Berlin (16:00 GMT)
  • Germany vs Denmark: BVB Stadion, Dortmund (19:00 GMT)
• June 30th:
  • England vs Slovakia: Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen (16:00 GMT)
  • Spain vs Georgia: Cologne Stadium, Cologne (19:00 GMT)
• July 1st:
  • France vs Belgium: Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf (16:00 GMT)
  • Portugal vs Slovenia: Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt (19:00 GMT)
• July 2nd:
  • Romania vs Netherlands: Munich Football Arena, Munich (16:00 GMT)
  • Austria vs Turkey: Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig (19:00 GMT)

Caption: An aerial view of the Dusseldorf Arena, one of the venues for the Euro 2024 round of 16.

Group Stage Performance and Top Scorers

Spain dominated the group stage with three wins, followed by Germany with two wins and a draw. Austria and Portugal each secured two victories. Georgia’s Georges Mikautadze leads the tournament in scoring with three goals, heading into the round 16 euro 2024.

Knockout Stage Rules

If a match ends in a draw after 90 minutes, extra time (two 15-minute halves) will be played. If the score remains tied, a penalty shootout will determine the winner.

Team Routes to the Round of 16

Each team took a unique path to qualify for the round 16 euro 2024. Some teams, like Spain, showcased impressive form, while others faced tougher challenges. Detailed results from the group stage are available for each participating nation.

Caption: Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal into the round of 16 of Euro 2024.

Head-to-Head Records

Historical data reveals intriguing insights into the head-to-head records of the teams facing each other in the round 16 euro 2024. These statistics offer a glimpse into potential match outcomes.

Conclusion

The round 16 euro 2024 promises intense competition and exciting matchups. With several strong contenders remaining, predicting the eventual winner is difficult. Football fans worldwide eagerly anticipate the thrilling matches ahead. Stay tuned for further updates and analysis as the tournament progresses.

Caption: Turkish players celebrate a goal, looking for a strong performance in the Euro 2024 round of 16.

Source: Al Jazeera