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October 11, 2026 - 3:28 PM

2024 EURO: Round of 16 Teams Confirmed as Ukraine Makes History

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The 2024 UEFA Euros round of 16 teams were confirmed last night following the completion of all group stage games.

Ukraine made history by becoming the first team to earn 4 points in the group stage and not advance to the round of 16. Despite their goalless draw against Belgium in the final Group E match, all teams in Group E ended with 4 points.

Romania and Belgium progressed due to goal advantage, while Ukraine’s minus two goal difference resulted in their elimination.

Germany and Switzerland advanced from Group A, while Spain and reigning champions Italy moved forward from Group B, England and Denmark topped Group C and Austria and France advanced from Group D, Romania and Belgium secured their spots from Group E. Despite Portugal’s defeat to Georgia, they topped Group F and are joined by Turkey.

The third-place teams progressing are the Netherlands, Georgia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, and Croatia.

The round of 16 matches, starting on June 30, 2024, are as follows:

Spain vs. Georgia

Germany vs. Denmark

Portugal vs. Slovenia

France vs. Belgium

England vs. Slovakia

Romania vs. Netherlands

Austria vs. Turkey

Italy vs. Switzerland

Teams will have a four-day rest and preparation period before the round of 16 fixtures commence.

Oladimeji Adeoye
Oladimeji Adeoye
Oladimeji Adeoye also known as Osniff is a writer, he is mainly into writing sports with vast knowledge of African Sports, and other continental sports. Oladimeji has worked with top news outlets and currently writing with top newspapers in Nigeria.
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