England, France, and the Netherlands cemented their places in the Euro 2024 knockout stages following today’s action. Albania’s 1-0 defeat to Group B winners Spain sealed the progression for the trio, with Ferran Torres’ early goal proving decisive in Duesseldorf.
In Group C, England have already secured qualification with four points, leading the group ahead of their upcoming clash against Slovenia in Cologne. A victory will ensure Gareth Southgate’s side tops the group, while a draw could suffice provided Denmark fails to defeat Serbia in the other Group C fixture.
Meanwhile, France and the Netherlands, both sitting on four points in Group D, are gearing up for their final group matches tomorrow. The French team, after a goalless draw with the Netherlands, will face already-eliminated Poland. The Dutch, on the other hand, meet Austria, who need a win to secure their own spot in the knockout rounds with six points.
For France and the Netherlands, securing top-two finishes in their respective groups remains the focus to secure favorable matchups in the Round of 16. If both teams win or draw their upcoming matches, they will be separated based on goal difference, goals scored, disciplinary records, and their performance in European qualifiers.
With their places in the knockout stages assured, England, France, and the Netherlands are now focused on concluding their group campaigns strongly to position themselves favorably for the next phase of the tournament.
