The group stages reached a dramatic apex in its final throes, the last 16 of Euro 2020 eventually decided on a tense night in Munich and Budapest.
France, Germany and Portugal have made it out of the “Group of Death” as expected, with Hungary exiting at the first hurdle, albeit with a more gallant effort than many would have predicted.
The trio will join two of the home nations, England and Wales, both of whom progressed with relative ease. The Three Lions topped their group by beating Croatia and Czech Republic. (The draw with Scotland is probably best forgotten and to be frank, it soon will be anyway.)
Wales, meanwhile, finished as runners-up in Group A behind a resurgent Italy. The Azzurri might look like the dark horses, but they aren’t the only ones with Frank de Boer’s Netherlands making light work of a relatively lightweight Group C.
The proof of their merits will be tested in the knockout stages, which begin on Saturday 26 June in Amsterdam as Wales face Denmark.
Italy will play Austria at Wembley Stadium simultaneously in a game from which Roberto Mancini’s side will be fully expected to progress.
It will not exactly be a fireworks finale to the last 16 – the last match will see Sweden take on Ukraine, but that should be one to keep an eye on for England (or Germany) fans, as the two winners of those ties will face each other next.
Highlights are also available each match day on ITV Hub and on BBC iPlayer.
Last 16 full schedule and TV coverage
- Wales vs Denmark – Saturday 26 June, 5pm (BBC)
- Italy vs Austria – Saturday 26 June, 5pm (BBC)
- Netherlands vs Czech Republic – Sunday 27 June, 5pm (ITV)
- Belgium vs Portugal – Sunday 27 June, 8pm (ITV)
- Croatia vs Spain – Monday 28 June, 5pm (ITV)
- France vs Switzerland – Monday 28 June, 8pm (ITV)
- England vs Germany – Tuesday 29 June, 5pm (BBC)
- Sweden vs Ukraine – Tuesday 29 June, 8pm (BBC)
The draw has thrown up sub-plots aplenty, from England seeking revenge for their 2010 World Cup defeat to Germany (a little belatedly, admittedly) and Kevin De Bruyne coming up against a number of his Portuguese Manchester City teammates.
Quarter-final draw
Here’s how the quarter-final draw will look – and who can play who in the last eight once the round of 16 is out the way.
- France OR Switzerland vs Croatia OR Spain (Friday 2 July, 6pm, St Petersburg)
- Belgium OR Portugal vs Italy or Austria (Friday 2 July, 9pm, Munich)
- Netherlands OR Czech Republic vs Wales OR Denmark (Saturday 3 July, 6pm, Baku)
- Sweden OR Ukraine vs England OR Germany (Saturday 3 July, 9pm, Rome)
The semi-finals take place between 6-7 July before Wembley Stadium hosts the final on 11 July.
More from i on Euro 2020
- England aren’t ‘rubbish’ and Southgate isn’t a ‘fraud’ – we just need a bit of patience
- What the Premier League could learn from Euro 2020’s controversy-free referees
- The football nomad who became a hero for his role in saving Eriksen’s life
- How Ronaldo’s Coca-Cola stunt could change the face of football sponsorship
- How to watch every Euro 2020 match on TV and online in the UK
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