Euro 2024 Knockout Stage Set with Key Matchups

The Euro 2024 knockout stage is set, with England facing Slovakia and potentially an easier path to the final, avoiding big teams like Germany, Spain, and France who are bunched in the other half of the draw. Romania topped Group E after a 1-1 draw with Slovakia, with both teams advancing. Belgium, finishing second in the group, will face France, while Ukraine was eliminated on goal difference. The tournament has also set several records, including faster players, more stoppage-time goals, and a significant increase in yellow cards compared to Euro 2020. Despite the challenges, the tournament has been marked by moments of national pride and resilience, particularly for war-torn Ukraine, who narrowly missed advancing.