Teams in the European Championships are focused on winning the tournament, not just ranking high on lists. The final version of the Euro 2024 power rankings by FOX Sports has been released, indicating which teams have been performing well in the tournament. It will be interesting to see if prior form is a good indicator of success in the remaining games.
Spain and France have advanced to the semifinals, hoping to continue their strong performances. On the other hand, England and the Netherlands will need to step up their game to secure a spot in the final. Dutch forward Cody Gakpo emphasized that winning is what matters most, regardless of how well a team plays.
Here is a breakdown of the current power rankings:
– Spain: Showing resiliency and luck in their dramatic finishes.
– France: Struggling to score but still in the competition.
– Netherlands: Refusing to lose and hitting their stride.
– England: Making comebacks and staying calm during penalty shootouts.
– Germany: Shocked by their early exit as the host nation.
– Portugal: Uncertainty looms over Ronaldo and Portugal’s future.
– Switzerland and Turkey have dropped in the rankings after failing to make it to the semifinals.
Other teams like Austria, Slovakia, and Belgium have faced disappointing exits, while Italy has not defended their title as strongly as expected. Despite some teams’ underwhelming performances, there have been standout efforts from countries like Georgia and Ukraine.
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