As the excitement of the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament has continued to live up to its expectations as the first set of fixtures have been played with many eagerly anticipating for the second set of fixtures which will be played starting fr0om today, Tuesday, June 19, 2024.
With a total of 6 groups it is expected that 16 countries qualify for the round of 16 of the UEFA Euro 2024, judging based on the games so far we have highlighted the 12 we expect to qualify for the next round of the tournament
Countries that would qualify for the round of 16 of Euro 2024
Germany
Off to a flying start at the Euro 2024, the hosts Germany have shown that they are taking zero chances in the tournament after what has been categorised as one of the worst outings in the football history of the country at the World Cup 2022.
The Julian Nagelsman led Germany kicked off their campaign with a 5-1 victory over Scotland where they exhibited how drilled and ready they are for the tournament as a whole. We expect them to qualify for the next round of the tournament.
Switzerland
Switzerland is also expect to proceed to the round of 16 of the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament after getting the job of securing an early 3 points in the first game of the tournament. Currently second on the group a log, Switzerland has outscored opponents, Hungary 3-1 in the first fixture at EURO 2024, creating a +2 goal differential which could play a huge role in ensuring their qualification to the next round.
Spain
It is safe to say Spain have been revitalised under the leadership Luis de la Fuente and an explosive first game victory over Croatia was a way to make such a statement.
With young talents and a wide array of experience in the team, Spain is expected to proceed to the round of 16 of the Euro 2024 tournament.
Italy
The current Euro champions, Italy will be looking to coninue their title defence in the 2024 edition of the tournament and with 3 points already under their belt, Spaletti would be looking to make a statement of how he is the right man for the job with a round of 16 qualification.
England
Regardless of how shaky the first 3 points for England at Euro 2024 had come, Gareth Southgate and his star-studded team are expected to make their way into the round of 16 of the tournament.
Denmark
Arguably one of the favourites at the Euro 2024, Denmark whi were finalists in the 2020 edition of the tournament would be looking to bounce back from a shocking first fixture draw and proceed to the round of 16 of the competition.
France
With uncertainity surrounding if Kylian Mbappe will be available for France in the remaining group stage fixture of Euro 2024, Les Bleus are expected to go all the way into the knockout stage of the tournament. The huge boost in terms of players such as N’Golo Kante and many more can not be ignored as it would play a huge role in the overall winning mebtality of Didier Deschamps’ squad.
Netherlands
Netherlands is also expected to secure a qualification into the round of 16 of the Euro 2024 tournament following an impressive first match start amidst the need to readjust the sqaud due to injury.
Ronald Koeman will be looking to show why his side should not be underestimated in the tournament as a whole.
Slovakia
The impressive form of Slovakia has stunned football fans worldwide and fans are rooting for the team to qualify to the round of 16 of the Euro 2024 competition. It is hard to ignore how much their game has evolved over the years as the team have proved to be a tough nut to crack in the tournament as a whole.
Belgium
Regardless of a shocking first game defeat, Belgium as favourites to qualify for the round of 16 of the tournament can not be ruled out. The Red Devils will be looking to turn things around in subsequent games as it is now obvious that they have no room to drop points anymore.
Portugal
Currently topping Group F, the former Euro champions, Portugal will be looking to defy all odds and secure qualification into the round of 16 of the tournament. The influence of Cristiano Ronaldo has been regarded as one of the major factors that could play a huge role in how far the team proceeds in the tournament.
Turkey
A differential like no other, Turkey has shown why they are a side to watch out for in the Euro 2024. With young talents hungry for success, the team has witnessed what many will categorise as a full overhaul as a vast array of young talents such as Arda Guler making his way to the team.
With this being mere speculations, the Euro 2024 is expected to be a tournament of surprises and the dynamic stories of underdogs rising to the ocassion as well.
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