Euro 2024: Which teams have qualified for round of 16?
Italy became the fifth team after Germany, Spain, Portugal and Switzerland to qualify for the Euro 2024 round of 16 after its 1-1 draw thanks to last-gasp goal by Mattia Zaccagni.
Published : Jun 22, 2024 23:27 IST - 2 MINS READ
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo applauds fans after the win against Turkey. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
Italy drew 1-1 against Croatia to book its spot in the Round of 16 of Euro 2024 from Group B behind Spain.
Italy became the fifth team after Germany, Spain, Portugal and Switzerland to qualify for the Euro 2024 round of 16 after its 1-1 draw thanks to last-gasp goal by Mattia Zaccagni.
How did Germany qualify?
Host nation Germany became the first team to qualify for the round of 16 after its 2-0 win against Hungary. Julian Nagelsmann’s men opened its campaign with a 5-1 win against Scotland and is confirmed of at least a top two spot.
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann celebrates with Jamal Musiala and Ilkay Gundogan after winning against Hungary. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
How did Spain qualify?
Spain was the second team to book its place in the Round of 16 as Group B winner after a 1-0 win against defending champion Italy. La Roja started its campaign with a 3-0 win against Croatia.
Spain players celebrate after the Italy match. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
How did Portugal qualify?
Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal is the latest team to qualify for the Round of 16 after its win against Turkey. It reaches the next round as Group F winner after opening its campaign with a 2-1 win against the Czech Republic.
How did Switzerland qualify?
Switzerland’s Dan Ndoye and team celebrate goal against Germany. | Photo Credit: AP
Switzerland finished its Group A matches second in the standings confirming its spot in the Round of 16.
It opened its campaign with a 3-1 win over Hungary but drew against Scotland. In its final matchday, it drew 1-1 against Germany to end its group stage with five points.
How did Italy qualify?
Italy ended its Group B second in the standings with four points ahead of Croatia confirming its spot in the Round of 16.
Italy opened its campaign with a 2-1 win over Albania, It lost by a solitary goal against leader Spain however it drew 1-1 against Croatia thanks to a last gasp goal by Mattia Zaccagni to go past Croatia in the standings.