The Euro 2024 It is one of the main events at the national team level in the current sports calendar, which coincidentally coincides with the holding of the America Cup. The greatest quote of Old continent It is in the definition phase and Group A delivered the first teams that already know their destiny. Germany, host of the contest rescued an agonizing draw (1-1) against Swiss, thanks to the goal of Niclas Fuellkrug in the second additional minute for the German team to advance
to the round of 16 as the leader of its zone, while the Helvetians will continue in the continental competition since they took second place.
In the other party in the area, Hungary was imposed by the slightest difference against Scotland and you must wait to find out what will happen in your immediate future. The thing is that the Magyars finished third with three units and must wait for the rest of the groups to be resolved to dream of one of the four tickets given by the competition for what they finish in said position. The cry of Kevin Csobothin the tenth minute of stoppage time, caused widespread euphoria in the cast led by Marco Rossisince it allows us to ignite hope to avoid premature elimination.
With these results, Germany he June 29 in Dortmund against the rival who finishes second in the Group C (Slovenia, Denmark or Serbia); while Swiss will be presented in Berlin the same day against the one who finishes second in the B Group (possibly it will be Italy, although if The Nazionale loses to Croatia, it will be the Balkan team that finishes as Spain’s second team).
Another team that is guaranteed to be in the top 16 is Spainthat had a dream debut with a unmitigated 3-0 win against Croatia and then beat 1-0 The Azzurri in a crossing that could have had a much more bulky result. The Iberian team, therefore, will advance as the leader of its zone and on June 30 it will play in Cologne against the best third party in groups A, D, E and F (Hungary, Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belgium, Romania, Georgia or Czech Republic).
Finally, the Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal He also consolidated himself as the leader and will appear on July 1 against the best third party in Group A, B and C (Hungary, Albania, Croatia, Italy, Slovenia, Denmark or Serbia).
In terms of surprises, the list is reduced to a few answers. Türkiye showed interesting things against a weak Georgiabut the 0-3 win against Portugal filled him with doubts; while Slovakia hit before Belgium and then fell before Ukraine.
With Scotland eliminated due to finishing last in Group A with a single point, the other team that has no chance of qualifying is Poland, which has already packed its bags. In itself, the run-up to the Euro Cup was not a bed of roses: Robert Lewandowski was injured in a previous friendly and the substitute center forward suffered the same fate, Arkadiusz Milikadded to that Karol Swiderski, second striker, was also not optimal for the debut due to another physical discomfort suffered in preparation. The Barcelona striker missed the 1-2 draw against the Netherlands and could not avoid the setback against Austria on the second day after entering the last half hour. Due to this result he was left without chances, beyond the fact that he can reach them in points on the last date, because The main tie-breaking criterion is the direct crossing between those involved.
THIS IS THE TABLE OF THE EIGHTH FINALS AT THE END OF GROUP A
Spain vs Austria
Germany vs Slovenia
Portugal vs Hungary
France vs Belgium
Romania vs Denmark
Netherlands vs Türkiye
England vs Slovakia
Switzerland vs Italy
