England has secured their place in the Round of 16 of Euro 2024 following Albania’s 1-0 loss to Spain on Monday, which confirmed England’s advancement with at least a third-place finish in Group C.
As the tournament progresses, Denmark, Slovenia, and Serbia are still vying for qualification to the knockout stages. Denmark will face Serbia at the Munich Football Arena, while England takes on Slovenia at the Cologne Stadium in their final group stage matches.
Despite a somewhat disappointing 1-1 draw against Denmark, England maintains their lead in the group standings. Slovenia and Serbia also played to a draw, keeping them at the lower end of the standings. With one match remaining for each team, all four countries still have a chance to secure a spot in the Round of 16, setting up an exciting conclusion to Group C.
| Team | Points | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | GD |
| England (Q) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Denmark | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Slovenia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Serbia | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 |
To qualify for the Round of 16 at Euro 2024, Denmark has the following scenarios based on their final group stage match against Serbia:
1. Denmark Wins**: If Denmark defeats Serbia, they will automatically qualify for the Round of 16.
2. Denmark Draws:
– If Denmark draws against Serbia, they can still qualify under certain conditions:
– Denmark will advance if Slovenia loses their match against England.
– If both Denmark and Slovenia draw their respective matches, they will be tied in points. The tiebreaker rules will then be applied to determine their final positions (second or third in the group).
The tiebreaker criteria typically used in Euro tournaments are as follows, in order of application:
– Goal difference in all group matches
– Goals scored in all group matches
– Head-to-head result between the tied teams (if applicable)
– Fair play points (fewest yellow/red cards)
– Drawing of lots by the UEFA administration
Therefore, for Denmark to progress to the Round of 16, they need to secure a win against Serbia or hope for results in other matches (particularly Slovenia losing) that would also allow them to advance based on tiebreaker rules if they draw.
To qualify for the Round of 16 at Euro 2024, Slovenia has the following scenarios based on their final group stage match against England:
1. Slovenia Wins:
– If Slovenia defeats England, they will automatically qualify for the Round of 16.
– If both Slovenia and Denmark win their matches, they will be tied in points. The tiebreaker criteria (described below) will determine whether Slovenia wins the group or finishes second.
2. Slovenia Draws:
– If Slovenia draws against England, they can still qualify under certain conditions:
– Slovenia will advance if Denmark loses their match against Serbia.
– If both Slovenia and Denmark draw their respective matches, they will be tied in points. The tiebreaker rules will then be applied to determine their final positions (second or third in the group).
The tiebreaker criteria typically used in Euro tournaments are as follows, in order of application:
– Goal difference in all group matches
– Goals scored in all group matches
– Head-to-head result between the tied teams (if applicable)
– Fair play points (fewest yellow/red cards)
– Drawing of lots by the UEFA administration
Therefore, for Slovenia to progress to the Round of 16, they need to either defeat England or draw while hoping Denmark does not win their match against Serbia. If Slovenia and Denmark end up tied on points, the tiebreaker rules will determine which team advances.
To qualify for the Round of 16 at Euro 2024, Serbia has the following scenarios based on their final group stage match against Denmark:
1. **Serbia Wins**:
– If Serbia defeats Denmark, they will automatically qualify for the Round of 16.
– Serbia will also qualify if they win and Slovenia does not beat England.
2. **Serbia Draws**:
– If Serbia draws against Denmark, they can still qualify under certain conditions:
– Serbia will advance if Slovenia loses their match against England.
– If Serbia and Slovenia both draw their respective matches, they will be tied in points. The tiebreaker rules will then be applied to determine their final positions (third or fourth in the group).
The tiebreaker criteria typically used in Euro tournaments are as follows, in order of application:
– Goal difference in all group matches
– Goals scored in all group matches
– Head-to-head result between the tied teams (if applicable)
– Fair play points (fewest yellow/red cards)
– Drawing of lots by the UEFA administration
Therefore, for Serbia to progress to the Round of 16, they need to either defeat Denmark or draw while hoping Slovenia does not win their match against England. If Serbia and Slovenia end up tied on points, the tiebreaker rules will determine which team advances.
