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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 21: The brand for the UEFA EURO 2020 match is displayed in the course of the UEFA EURO 2020 launch occasion for London at Metropolis Corridor on September 21, 2016 in London, England. (Photograph : Dan Istitene/Getty Pictures)
After 13 days of intense motion within the group phases, the knockout rounds now beckon for the 16 remaining groups within the Euro 2020 match. Eight mouth-watering matchups will likely be contested within the round of 16 that will likely be held from June 26 to June 29.
The spherical of 16 begins on June 26 with two quarterfinal ties on the schedule. Kicking issues off is the much-anticipated conflict between Denmark and Wales. It has been an emotional roller-coaster, to date, for Denmark on this match, dropping not solely their first two matches on this occasion but additionally their star participant Christian Eriksen who collapsed on the pitch of their group opener.
Can the Danes proceed their fairytale run?
Nevertheless, they staged a miraculous restoration, beating Russia 4-1 of their closing group match to qualify for the final 16. The Danes will subsequent face Wales, who reached the semifinals again in 2016. The Gareth Bale-led squad grabbed 4 factors of their group matches, beating Turkey and drawing in opposition to Switzerland earlier than dropping to powerhouse Italy.
Following the Denmark-Wales conflict is the showdown between Italy and Austria. The Italians enter this matchup because the overwhelming favorites, having received every of their three group matches. They’re now on an 11-game profitable streak, recording a clear sheet in all of these video games. Italy will look to stretch that unbeaten run in opposition to Austria, who completed Group C in second place after recording wins in opposition to North Macedonia and Ukraine.
Motion picks up on June 27 with Netherlands taking up the Czech Republic in Budapest, and Belgium squaring off with Portugal in Seville. The Dutchmen have fared extraordinarily effectively on this match, profitable all three of their group matches. They’ll look to file their first win in a Euros knockout stage since 2004 in opposition to the Czechs who completed third in Group D behind England and Croatia.
The spherical of 16 tie between Portugal and Belgium guarantees to be a humdinger with the in-form Cristiano Ronaldo taking up the world’s no. 1 aspect in the meanwhile. Ronaldo has been on hearth on this match, main the Golden Boot race with 5 objectives. He scored a brace in opposition to France to assist Portugal qualify as among the best third-placed groups.
Nevertheless, the Portuguese can have their work minimize out for them in opposition to Belgium, who’s flying excessive on this match. Romelu Lukaku, who has scored three objectives to date within the occasion, led Belgium to an ideal group stage run.
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The enjoyable by no means stops on June 28 as two extra spherical of 16 ties will likely be performed. The opening match sees Croatia tackle Spain in a battle of groups who simply managed to qualify for the final 16. Croatia wanted a 3-1 win over Scotland of their closing group match to qualify in Group D whereas Spain’s solely win on this match got here of their group finale in opposition to Slovakia which they received 5-0.
Following that match is the showdown between reigning World Cup champions France and Switzerland. The Les Bleus took the highest spot in Group F after a 2-2 draw with Portugal whereas the Swiss completed third in Group A with 4 factors.
June 29 marks the tip of the spherical of 16 with England taking up Germany on the Wembley Stadium and Sweden squaring off with Ukraine. England and Sweden enter this matchups as favorites, having received each of their teams with ease. The Three Lions will likely be cautious of Germany, although, the staff that eradicated them within the Euro 96 semifinal.
Fairly regarding for England is the scenario of each Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell, who’re presently self-isolating after coming into contact with Billy Gilmour, who had a optimistic COVID-19 analysis after the England vs. Scotland sport. Mount has been an important cog for England and will likely be wanted in opposition to Germany.
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