Euro 2024: Teams have already qualified for round of 16

Euro 2024: Teams have already qualified for round of 16

Eleven teams have already qualified for the Euro 2024 knockout stages while the teams in Group E and F are yet to play their final matchday of the group stages.
Denmark and Slovenia joined Germany, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, France, England and Netherlands to qualify for the Euro 2024 round of 16.

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann celebrates with Jamal Musiala and Ilkay Gundogan after winning against Hungary. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

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.

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.

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 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.