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UEFA Euro 2024, round of 16: Schedule, teams, timings - All you need to know

Published on Jun 28, 2024 02:42 PM IST

The UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 will begin on Saturday, with Switzerland taking on Italy in Berlin.

Spain celebrate after Italy's own goal.(AP)

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Panama stun USA in huge Copa America upset

A stormy Group C battle in Atlanta saw both sides finish with 10 men as Panama came from behind to snatch a victory which reignites their Copa campaign

Panama players celebrate a win over the United State in a Copa América 2024 Group C soccer match Thursday(AP)

Published on Jun 28, 2024 08:48 AM IST

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A close contest to decide the last 16

Georgia's historic win over Portugal in Euros underscores the tournament's surprise element. Austria impresses without key players. Knockout rounds await.

Georgia’s Georges Mikautadze celebrates with teammates after shooting from the penalty spot to score his team's second goal during Euro 2024 Group F match against Portugal in Gelsenkirchen on Wednesday. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 27, 2024 10:01 PM IST

ByDhiman SarkarDhiman Sarkar

Newcomers Georgia stage historic Euro shock by beating Portugal 2-0

Georgia, the tournament debutants, took the lead after just 93 seconds when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored against Portugal.

Georgia's forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia celebrates scoring his team's goal.(AFP)

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 11:15 AM IST

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Euro 2024: Unlucky Ukraine knocked out after dull draw against Belgium

Belgium's Tintin-inspired kit couldn't inspire a win against Ukraine in a goalless draw at Euro 2024, with fans booing their team.

Ukraine's Heorhiy Sudakov shoots at goal in a Euro 2024 Group E match against Belgium in Stuttgart on Wednesday. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 27, 2024 12:10 AM IST

ByAshish MagotraAshish Magotra

Euro 2024: Another Hagi sparkles, helps Romania enter knockouts

Ianis Hagi, son of legend Gheorghe, plays a key role in a 1-1 draw that sends his team and Slovakia into the knockouts

Romania's Ianis Hagi and teammates celebrate with their fans after the match. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 27, 2024 12:11 AM IST

ByDhiman SarkarDhiman Sarkar

Euro 2024: Dull draw against Serbia seals Denmark progress

In the round of 16, it will be the Group C to have two teams – Denmark and Slovenia – that haven’t won a single match in the tournament yet

Denmark's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (C) tries to get past Serbian defenders during their Euro 2024 match on Tuesday. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 11:16 AM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

Euro 2024: Present imperfect, future tense for England

Listless and shackled, they topped the group after the 0-0 draw against Slovenia but are hardly playing like one of the favourites

England's Jude Bellingham reacts during their Euro group match against Slovenia at Cologne Stadium on Tuesday. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 11:14 AM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

Calculators out as Romania meet Slovakia in never-seen-before group stage finish

Romania and Slovakia play on Wednesday night, but draw isn't on anyone's mind – at least in the team camps.

Romania's players huddle prior to the UEFA Euro 2024 Group E match(AFP)

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 11:16 AM IST

ByRishabh Gupta, Frankfurt

Argentina advance to Copa America quarters, beat Chile 1-0

Argentina lead Group A with six points, followed by Canada with three, and Chile and Peru with one each.

Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez (22) celebrates his goal during the second half against Chile at MetLife Stadium(USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con)

Published on Jun 26, 2024 10:36 AM IST

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Denmark advance to last 16 at Euro 2024 after 0-0 draw with Serbia

The Danes finished Group C with three points, the same as Slovenia, but ended up in second place because of a better disciplinary record.

Denmark's Victor Kristiansen, left, and Kasper Dolberg (12) and Serbia's Andrija Zivkovic (14) challenge for the ball during a Group C match between Denmark and Serbia at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Munich(AP)

Published on Jun 26, 2024 06:47 AM IST

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Euro 2024: England top group but night belongs to Slovenia after drab 0-0 draw

England, who had already qualified for the last 16 with a game to spare, ended the group stage with five points but managed only two goals in three games.

England's Harry Kane, reacts during a Group C match between the England and Slovenia at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Cologne, Germany, Tuesday, June 25, 2024(AP)

Published on Jun 26, 2024 06:42 AM IST

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Euro 2024: Mbappe, Lewandowski spot kicks in France, Poland stalemate

The masked Frenchman, back in the side, had many other attempts but Poland’s defence held firm in Group D

Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Group D - France v Poland - Dortmund BVB Stadion, Dortmund, Germany - June 25, 2024 France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Leon Kuegeler (REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 11:17 AM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

Euro 2024: Irrepressible Austria beat Netherlands in a classic

Austria beats Netherlands 3-2 in a thrilling match, showcasing their intensity and determination. Austria now faces the second-placed team from Group F.

Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Group D - Netherlands v Austria - Berlin Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany - June 25, 2024 Austria's Romano Schmid celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer (REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 26, 2024 06:14 AM IST

ByAshish Magotra

France denied top spot in Euros group by Austria after Poland stalemate

France blew the chance to finish first in their group despite Kylian Mbappe scoring his maiden European Championship goal in a 1-1 draw with Poland.

Kylian Mbappe of France falls with Poland's Pawel Dawidowicz during a Group D match(AP)

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 11:25 AM IST

AFP |

Watch: Mask off for Kylian Mbappe as France captain ends goalless run at Euros

France captain Kylian Mbappe netted his first-ever goal at the UEFA Euros to match Just Fontaine's tally.

France's Kylian Mbappe reacts during the match(REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 11:18 AM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Euro 2024: Spain coach plays down favourites tag after topping group

Spain’s 1-0 win over Albania saw them finish their Group B fixtures with three wins, without conceding a goal

TOPSHOT - Spain's forward #11 Ferran Torres celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group B football match between Albania and Spain at the Duesseldorf Arena in Duesseldorf on June 24, 2024. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP) (AFP)

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 11:19 AM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

Heartbreak, yes, but hang on to the Modric memories

After a heartbreak in Euro 2024, Luka Modric, the oldest scorer in the championship, hints at retiring soon. Croatia's fate hangs in the balance.

Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric leaves the pitch after being substituted against Italy on Monday. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 25, 2024 03:44 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

AIFF drags players into Stimac row

Federation says players concerned by coaching style and tactics; FIFA will have final verdict, the Croat reacts to statement

Former India head coach Igor Stimac. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 24, 2024 09:59 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

I don’t understand Southgate’s tactics: Michael Owen

The Euros are proving more interesting than the World Cups with close games and drama. Michael Owen analyzes England's struggles and Ronaldo's impact

England manager Gareth Southgate (L) and Harry Kane. (AP)

Updated on Jun 24, 2024 09:41 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Overstaying maybe, but Ronaldo feels a fresh surge of love

The Portuguese talisman is basking in the diffused glow that seems to have replaced the usual sharp glare and divided opinions at Euro 2024

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo. (AFP)

Published on Jun 24, 2024 08:53 PM IST

ByN Ananthanarayanan, New Delhi

AIFF strongly denies Stimac's allegations: ‘Sole intent of maligning federation’

AIFF issued a long statement on Igor Stimac's recent remarks following his sacking as India head coach.

India coach Igor Stimac during FIFA World Cup qualifier(REUTERS)

Published on Jun 24, 2024 07:59 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Who is Willian, the Messi xerox considered the best in Brazil since Neymar

Willian joined Palmeiras’ youth academy in 2021. In 2017, the Sau Paulo-based club had tried to have him on board but Cruzeiro beat them to his signature

Estevao Willian of Brazil's Palmeiras controls the ball during a Copa Libertadores Group F soccer match against Argentina's San Lorenzo(AP)

Published on Jun 24, 2024 06:57 PM IST

ByPrateek Srivastava

Euro 2024: Niclas Fullkrug heads Germany out of trouble

Added time equaliser keeps Germany atop Group A after Ndoye put the Swiss in front

Germany's Niclas Fullkrug scores their first goal (REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 11:23 AM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, New Delhi

Germany survive Euro 2024 scare as Hungary victory marred by injury drama

The Germans, who last won the Euros in 1996, will take on the Group C runners-up -- currently slated to be Denmark -- in the last 16.

Germany's Niclas Fuellkrug, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's first goal during a Group A match between Switzerland and Germany at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday,(AP)

Published on Jun 24, 2024 06:27 AM IST

AFP |

Kante: French hero back in business

Deschamps’ punt on midfielder vindicated in successive MoM performances

N'golo Kante runs with the ball during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group D football match between the Netherlands and France.(AFP)

Published on Jun 23, 2024 12:31 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar, Kolkata

Euro 2024: Belgium pass the Romania test

Goals from Tielemans and De Bruyne get the Red Devils campaign up and running

Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne reacts with Jan Vertonghen and Arthur Theate after the match(REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 23, 2024 12:13 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra, Mumbai

Euro 2024: Bernardo Silva runs the show as Portugal subdue Turkey

Goals from Silva and Bruno Fernandes besides an own goal seal progress from Group F with a second win.

Portugal's Bernardo Silva celebrates scoring their first goal.(REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 11:27 AM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

Euro 2024: Georgia hold Czech Republic in a physical battle

The tournament’s lowest ranked team miss a last gasp chance to win it, but impress in the 1-1 draw in Group F

Czech Republic's Ladislav Krejci in action with Georgia's Otar Kakabadze(REUTERS)

Published on Jun 22, 2024 11:25 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

No Mbappe, no goal but not panic stations either for France

The first 0-0 draw of the European championship came in the 21st game of the competition

France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe reacts after a draw in the UEFA Euro 2024 Group D football match between the Netherlands and France(AFP)

Published on Jun 22, 2024 04:38 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

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The UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 will begin on Saturday, with Switzerland taking on Italy in Berlin.

A stormy Group C battle in Atlanta saw both sides finish with 10 men as Panama came from behind to snatch a victory which reignites their Copa campaign

Georgia's historic win over Portugal in Euros underscores the tournament's surprise element. Austria impresses without key players. Knockout rounds await.

Georgia, the tournament debutants, took the lead after just 93 seconds when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored against Portugal.

Belgium's Tintin-inspired kit couldn't inspire a win against Ukraine in a goalless draw at Euro 2024, with fans booing their team.

Ianis Hagi, son of legend Gheorghe, plays a key role in a 1-1 draw that sends his team and Slovakia into the knockouts

In the round of 16, it will be the Group C to have two teams – Denmark and Slovenia – that haven’t won a single match in the tournament yet

Listless and shackled, they topped the group after the 0-0 draw against Slovenia but are hardly playing like one of the favourites

Romania and Slovakia play on Wednesday night, but draw isn't on anyone's mind – at least in the team camps.

Argentina lead Group A with six points, followed by Canada with three, and Chile and Peru with one each.

The Danes finished Group C with three points, the same as Slovenia, but ended up in second place because of a better disciplinary record.

England, who had already qualified for the last 16 with a game to spare, ended the group stage with five points but managed only two goals in three games.

The masked Frenchman, back in the side, had many other attempts but Poland’s defence held firm in Group D

Austria beats Netherlands 3-2 in a thrilling match, showcasing their intensity and determination. Austria now faces the second-placed team from Group F.

France blew the chance to finish first in their group despite Kylian Mbappe scoring his maiden European Championship goal in a 1-1 draw with Poland.

France captain Kylian Mbappe netted his first-ever goal at the UEFA Euros to match Just Fontaine's tally.

Spain’s 1-0 win over Albania saw them finish their Group B fixtures with three wins, without conceding a goal

After a heartbreak in Euro 2024, Luka Modric, the oldest scorer in the championship, hints at retiring soon. Croatia's fate hangs in the balance.

Federation says players concerned by coaching style and tactics; FIFA will have final verdict, the Croat reacts to statement

The Euros are proving more interesting than the World Cups with close games and drama. Michael Owen analyzes England's struggles and Ronaldo's impact

The Portuguese talisman is basking in the diffused glow that seems to have replaced the usual sharp glare and divided opinions at Euro 2024

AIFF issued a long statement on Igor Stimac's recent remarks following his sacking as India head coach.

Willian joined Palmeiras’ youth academy in 2021. In 2017, the Sau Paulo-based club had tried to have him on board but Cruzeiro beat them to his signature

Added time equaliser keeps Germany atop Group A after Ndoye put the Swiss in front

The Germans, who last won the Euros in 1996, will take on the Group C runners-up -- currently slated to be Denmark -- in the last 16.

Deschamps’ punt on midfielder vindicated in successive MoM performances

Goals from Tielemans and De Bruyne get the Red Devils campaign up and running

Goals from Silva and Bruno Fernandes besides an own goal seal progress from Group F with a second win.

The tournament’s lowest ranked team miss a last gasp chance to win it, but impress in the 1-1 draw in Group F

The first 0-0 draw of the European championship came in the 21st game of the competition

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