France and England have secured their spots in the Round of 16 at Euro 2024. France ended up as the runner-up in Group D after a draw with Poland. This means they will face the runner-up of Group E in the next stage. It’s worth noting that France has made it to the knockout stage of a major tournament for the seventh time in a row, which is quite an impressive streak. Despite not finishing at the top of their group, France’s Kylian Mbappé managed to score his first career goal at the Euros, tying with Just Fontaine for the second-most goals scored for France in major tournaments.
On the other hand, England emerged as the winners of their group after a goalless draw against Slovenia. This victory means that they will face a third-place finisher in the Round of 16. England has been performing well in Euros, with only one loss in their last 21 games since 2004. Defender John Stones has been a consistent presence, starting all 22 matches for England in major tournaments under Gareth Southgate.
Austria also had a significant win against the Netherlands, finishing at the top of Group D for the first time in a major tournament since the 1978 World Cup. This victory marked the end of a losing streak against the Netherlands dating back to 1990. The Netherlands, despite trailing three times in the match, managed to secure a spot in the Round of 16 as the third-place team.
Denmark advanced as the runner-up in Group C and will face Germany in the next stage. Christian Eriksen made history by becoming Denmark’s most-capped player, with 133 appearances for the national team. Serbia, on the other hand, has been eliminated from the tournament after a goalless draw against Denmark.
Overall, the group stage matches at Euro 2024 have provided fans with intense moments and surprising outcomes. As the tournament progresses, football enthusiasts can look forward to more thrilling matches and standout performances from their favorite teams and players. Stay tuned for more updates and action from UEFA Euro 2024 on FOX Sports.