Euro 2024: What are the round of 16 matches like and when are they played?

Jun 26, 2024, 1:51 PM ET

The German Euro 2024 enter the definitions stage with the beginning of the direct elimination phases

The group stage of the Euro 2024 and all the teams that will play in the first round of direct elimination of the highest national team competition of the UEFA.

Looking ahead to the round of 16, we share with you everything you need to know about the different matches and we also remind you of the dates when the quarterfinals, semifinals and the grand final are played.

What are the round of 16 matches and when are they played? Euro 2024?

Day: Saturday June 29
Time: 10:00am (CDMX)
Venue: Berlin Olympic Stadium

How does Switzerland get there?

Switzerland qualified as second place in Group A with 5 points, 5 goals for and 3 goals against. Those led by Marco Rossi beat Hungary 3-1 in the group stage, tied 1 goal against Scotland and were very close to beating Germany on the last day, but Niclas Fullkrug rescued the tie in the last minutes for the Bavarians and The result caused Switzerland to finish in second position.

How does Italy get there?

Like Austria, La Azzurri finished the group stage as the second best team in their group with 4 points, 3 goals scored and 3 conceded. Italy debuted in the competition with a win against Albania, but in the second round they lost to Spain and in the final round they secured their qualification to the round of 16 thanks to a beautiful goal by Mattia Zaccagni in the last seconds of the match against Croatia, a team that was winning the match 1-0.

Day: Saturday June 29
Time: 1:00pm (CDMX)
Headquarters: Signal Iduna Park

How does Germany arrive?

‘Die Mannschaft’ advanced to the round of 16 as first place in Group A with 7 points and a goal difference of +6. The German team scored 8 goals in the group stage and only allowed 2 goals against, but their performance against Switzerland has their fans worried ahead of their match against Denmark. It should be noted that Germany has not won the European Championship since 1996.

How does Denmark arrive?

Denmark did not lose in the group stage, but they did not win a single match either. With three draws, the Danish team advanced to the round of 16 as second in Group C and finished with 2 goals for and 2 goals against. Denmark does not boast big stars among its ranks, but dreams of emulating its performance three years ago in the European Championship and reaching the semifinals.

Day: Sunday June 30
Time: 10:00am (CDMX)
Venue: Veltins Arena

How does England get there?

Despite not knowing defeat in the group stage, England, which finished first in Group C with 5 points, reaches the Round of 16 amid many doubts due to the low level of play they showed. Despite having a squad full of great figures, Gareth Southgate, England coach, has been widely criticized for not knowing how to get the best out of his stars and many England fans fear that their team’s path to EURO 2024 could end. in the Round of 16.

How does Slovakia arrive?

Slovakia advanced in third place in Group E with a record of 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss. Slovakia signed one of the surprise triumphs in the group stage by beating Belgium 1-0 and, curiously, scored more goals than France in the group stage.

Day: Sunday June 30
Time: 1:00pm (CDMX)
Venue: Rhein Energie Stadion

How does Spain arrive?

For many, La Roja is the favorite to win Euro 2024 thanks to its extraordinary performances in the Group Stage and for being the only team that won all its games. With 9 points, Spain won Group B and Iberian fans are excited that their team will win its first Euro Cup since 2012.

How does Georgia get there?

In its first participation in the Euro Cup, Georgia qualified for the round of 16 after an extraordinary performance against Portugal on the last group day. Georgia qualified as third place in Group F with 4 points and against Spain they hope to stage a new surprise.

Day: Monday, July 1
Time: 10:00am (CDMX)
Venue: Merkur Spiel-Arena

How does France get there?

Surprisingly, France did not win Group D and advanced to the Round of 16 in second place in its sector. Les Bleus have big names in all their lines, but it stands out that in the group stage they only scored two goals and one of them was an own goal. However, even though France is not at its best, the French team must be considered contenders for the title.

How does Belgium get there?

With 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss. The Red Devils qualified for the Round of 16 as second place in Group E and will face the powerful French team. The Belgian team is in a process of renewal and did not show a great level in the Group Stage, however, fans trust that Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku can take Belgium to the Quarterfinals.

Day: Monday, July 1
Time: 1:00pm (CDMX)
Headquarters: Deutsche Bank Park

How does Portugal get there?

The team led by Cristiano Ronaldo had a disappointing close in the group stage when they lost surprisingly against Georgia. However, despite the setback, Portugal advanced to the next round as leaders of group F with 6 points and have a great chance of advancing to the quarterfinals by playing against Slovenia in the qualifying phase.

How does Slovenia arrive?

Slovenia qualified for the Round of 16 of the Euro Cup for the first time. With a record of three draws in the Group Stage, Slovenia got its ticket to the next round by finishing as one of the best third parties and will seek to make its history even bigger in the game against Portugal.

Day: Tuesday, July 2
Time: 1:00pm (CDMX)
Venue: Red Bull Arena

How does Austria arrive?

The Austrian squad was proclaimed champion of Group D with 6 points and surpassed France and the Netherlands in the race, favorites to finish in first position in the sector. Austria has never qualified for the EURO Quarterfinals, so the players dream of achieving a historic performance.

How does Türkiye get there?

With six points, Turkey advanced as second place in Group F and was one of the few teams to win two games in the group stage. Turkey has a squad with many talented players and their match against Austria looks like one of the most attractive matches of the round of 16.

Day: Tuesday, July 2
Time: 10:00am (CDMX)
Venue: Allianz Arena

How does Romania get there?

The Romanian team advanced as first in the group with four points after winning, drawing and losing in each of the three rounds of the group stage. In that sector, E, the four teams tied with four points but the different tie-breaking criteria left the surprise of the tournament as first.

How do you get to the Netherlands?

Due to a surprise defeat against Austria, the ‘Clockwork Orange’ dropped to third position and finished the group stage with 4 points. However, not finishing among the best in their group will allow them to face Romania, who have had good performances, but the Netherlands look superior.

When are the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 played?

The quarterfinal matches will be played between Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6 with two matches each day. The games that will be played on Friday will be held in Stuttgart and Hamburg while the duels on Saturday will take place in Düsseldorf and Berlin. The first match of the day will begin at 10:00am (CDMX) and the second will begin at 1:00pm (CDMX).

When are the Euro 2024 semi-finals played?

The first semifinal is scheduled for Tuesday, July 9 at 1:00 pm (CDMX) at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The second semifinal will be played on Wednesday, July 10 at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund at 1:00 pm (CDMX).