Euro 2024

EURO 2024’s group stage is almost finished as we close in on the knockout rounds – and this will include FOUR third-placed teams.The top four third placed teams from the groups will go into the Last 16 – find out how they are currently ranking in the third-place table below with the Netherlands’ place now confirmed after their defeat by Austria.The Netherlands are going through as a third-placed sideCredit: RexThe format is be the same as for Euro 2020.The top two in each of the six final tournament groups will proceed to the round of 16 along with the four best third-placed finishers.Third place table below (as of June 25 following the Group C matches)…Final round of fixturesGroup A (Sun 23 June, 8pm)Switzerland 1-1 GermanyScotland 0-1 HungaryGroup B (24 June, 8pm)Albania 0-1 SpainMost read in Euro 2024Croatia 1-1 ItalyGroup C (25 June, 8pm)England vs SloveniaDenmark vs SerbiaGroup D (25 June, 5pm)Netherlands 2-3 AustriaFrance 1-1 PolandGroup E (26 June, 5pm)Slovakia vs RomaniaUkraine vs BelgiumGroup F (26 June, 8pm)Georgia vs PortugalCzech Republic vs TurkeyRound of 16June 29Germany vs 2C (Dortmund, 8pm)Switzerland vs Italy (Berlin, 5pm)June 30Spain vs 3D/E/F (Cologne (8pm)England vs 3D/E/F (Gelsenkirchen, 5pm)July 1Portugal vs 3A/B/C (Frankfurt, 8pm)France vs 2E (Düsseldorf, 5pm)July 21E vs 3A/B/C/D (Munich, 5pm)Austria vs 2F (Leipzig, 8pm)Quarter-finalsJuly 5W39 vs W37 (Stuttgart, 5pm)W41 vs W42 (Hamburg, 8pm)July 6W43 vs W44 (Berlin, 8pm)W40 vs W38 (Dusseldorf, 5pm)Semi-finalsJuly 9W45 vs W46 (Munich, 8pm)READ MORE SUN STORIESFinalJuly 14W49 vs W50 (Berlin, 8pm) More

FRANCE have reached the knockout stages of Euro 2024 only as runners up after Austria stunned the Netherlands to finish top.Ralf Rangnick’s side go through as group winners on six points ahead of Les Bleus.Kylian Mbappe’s France are runners upCredit: RexWhile Robert Lewandowski’s Poland suffered an early exit from the competition following their 3-1 loss to third-placed Austria.Group D final table belowWhat happens if teams are tied on points?If two or more teams are level on points at the end of the group stage, a head-to-head record is used as the first tie-breaker to determine their final rankings.This is followed by goal difference and goals scored in the matches between the teams in question, followed by most wins and then disciplinary records across the group as a whole.Should two teams be tied on points, goals scored and conceded at the end of the group stage – with no tiebreaker separating them from any other team – a penalty shootout will dictate their final placings.Group D fixtures and resultsJune 16Poland 1-2 NetherlandsJune 17Austria 0-1 FranceJune 21Poland 1-3 AustriaNetherlands 0-0 FranceJune 25Netherlands 2-3 AustriaFrance 1-1 PolandRound of 16June 291A vs 2C (Dortmund, 8pm)2A vs 2B (Berlin, 5pm)June 301B vs 3A/D/E/F (Cologne (8pm)1C vs 3D/E/F (Gelsenkirchen, 5pm)July 11F vs 3A/B/C (Frankfurt, 8pm)2D vs 2E (Düsseldorf, 5pm)July 21E vs 3A/B/C/D (Munich, 5pm)1D vs 2F (Leipzig, 8pm)Quarter-finalsJuly 5W39 vs W37 (Stuttgart, 5pm)W41 vs W42 (Hamburg, 8pm)July 6W43 vs W44 (Berlin, 8pm)W40 vs W38 (Dusseldorf, 5pm)Semi-finalsJuly 9W45 vs W46 (Munich, 8pm)July 10W47 vs W48 (Dortmund, 8pm)FinalJuly 14W49 vs W50 (Berlin, 8p More

AUSTRIA stunned the Netherlands 3-2 to finish TOP of Group D – and make the Dutch settle for a third-placed finish.Former Man Utd star Marcel Sabitzer scored a late winner as Ralf Rangnick’s side sealed top spot, with France runners up after their 1-1 draw with Poland.The Netherlands will now go through in the best third-placed finishers table.EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFollow our live blog below…That’s all from BerlinWhere Austria have defied the odds, defeated the Dutch, and topped the toughest of groups.It’s the upshot of what was a brilliant game at the Olympiastadion, a topsy-turvy affair that Ralf Rangnick’s team prevailed in after taking the lead on three occasions.The Netherlands will also head into the Round of 16 but only as one of the best third-place teams, and there will inevitably be some England style-fallout for both the French and Ronald Koeman’s team after finishing behind Austria.It’s Group C that takes centre stage now and the small matter of England against Slovenia in Cologne – you won’t want to miss it.From the German capital, goodbye. Copy linkCopiedMatchwinner Marcel is just Sab-ulousMarcel Sabitzer marked a memorable milestone by scoring the winning goal that took Austria to the top of Group D.The midfielder became the first ever Austrian to play in 10 matches at the European Championships, and scored his first goal in the competition from what his 22nd shot.He was also named as the official Player of the Match.Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from the OlympiastadionAustria scored three times in Berlin despite a total xG that was fewer than one from their nine shots at goal.Copy linkCopiedD-light for Rangnick’s AustriaNobody expected Austria to finish in the top two of Group D up against the powerhouses of France and Netherlands, never mind the individual brilliance of Kylian Mbappe and Robert Lewandowski.But Ralph Rangnick’s men have been magnificent, and deservedly finish at the summit after wins against the Polish and the Dutch.Netherlands 2-3 AustriaFrance 1-1 PolandCredit: uefa.comCopy linkCopiedFull time – Netherlands 2-3 AustriaIt’s all over at the Olympiastadion!The Austrian bench swarm on to celebrate with the players out on the pitch – and it’s not just a famous win that they are delighted with.Austria have finished as the winners of Group D with the game between France and Poland in Dortmund ending in a 1-1 draw.Wow.Copy linkCopiedNetherlands 2-3 Austria90+4. Netherlands are pushing in a desperate attempt to find an equaliser.Depay has a shot blocked, Weghorst is off target with a header, a number of corners come and go.The Austrians are standing strong.Copy linkCopiedNetherlands 2-3 Austria90+2. A warm moment for EFL fans as a Bristol City legend, Andreas Weimann, comes on for Austria.The forward takes over from Romano Schmid.Copy linkCopiedNetherlands 2-3 Austria90. There will be six minutes of stoppage time in Berlin.That is still time for the Dutch to score and top the group.Copy linkCopiedNetherlands 2-3 Austria88. With both sets of fans whistling – the Dutch to hurry up their team, the Austrians for the final whistle – Alexander Prass shows himself to be the coolest man in trendy Berlin.A decent cross from the left has Weghost on the move, only for the Austrian to calmly nod back to his goalkeeper.Copy linkCopiedNetherlands 2-3 Austria86. Weghorst header! Over!The big Burnley man launches himself at a deep cross from Geertruida on the left, but is unable to keep it below Pentz’ s crossbar.Copy linkCopiedNetherlands 2-3 Austria84. Baumgartner makes it four!No, the flag is up for offside!The substitute has a wry smile on his face as realises what replay show is the right decision.Nevertheless, the substitute did ever so well to peel off his marker, turn in from the byline, and beat an embarrassed Verbruggen again at the near post.Copy linkCopiedNetherlands 2-3 Austria82. It’s just an all-out attacking frenzy now.Do not rule out more goals in this one.Copy linkCopiedNetherlands 2-3 Austria80. Unbelievable in Berlin! Austria lead for a third time!It’s a beautifully taken goal by Marcel Sabitzer!The former Manchester United loanee races through to Christoph Baumgartner’s through ball, sits down Micky van de Van with a clever dummy, and then blasts high into the roof of Bart Verbruggen’s net at the near post,Cool as you like in scoring, cool as you like in celebrating, Sabitzer has Austria top of Group D once again!Copy linkCopiedMarcel magic!Copy linkCopiedNetherlands 2-2 Austria79. In Group D’s other game, Poland have equalised against the French thanks to a retaken Robert Lewandowski penalty.Copy linkCopiedNetherlands 2-2 Austria77. It has to be said, this has been another cracking game at Euro 2024.Let’s face it, almost of all them have been apart from those involving England or Scotland.Copy linkCopiedNetherlands 2-2 Austria75. Memphis Depay scores and this game is all square once more!Never mind total football, this is the Dutch going route one and reaping the reward.Xavi Simons’ punt up into the penalty area is headed down by Wout Weghorst and into the path of Depay.The former Manchester United forward cooly controls on his chest between two defenders, and then arrows a left-footed shot into the far corner.Depay spins off to celebrate, only to notice the referee, who has pulled him up for handball.A wag of the finger is aimed at the official, who is soon advised by VAR that the goal is good and should stand. It’s 2-2!Copy linkCopiedLevel again!Copy linkCopiedNetherlands 1-2 Austria – Netherlands substitution72. Here comes Wout Weghorst!The Dutch cult hero is on, and Donyell Malen’s miserable day is over.Copy linkCopiedNetherlands 1-2 Austria69. Donyell Malen’s awkward evening has taken another cruel twist.He’s scored an own goal, missed a sitter and the Dortmund forward now looks as though he has picked up an injury.He grimaces as he’s checked out by the medical staff, and I couldn’t even tell you what he did to prompt it. Trip over a black cat, I can only presume.Copy linkCopiedNetherlands 1-2 Austria67. De Vrij is penalised for a foul on Arnautovic, and Austria have a chance to test the Dutch defence,Sabitzer takes charge, but fails find a teammate with his delivery.Copy linkCopiedNetherlands 1-2 Austria65. Now it’s the turn of the Netherlands to freshen things up.Ronald Koeman introduces a Premier League star in Micky van de Ven, and a former one in Georginio Wijnaldum.Tijjani Reijnders and Nathan Ake take a rest.Copy linkCopiedNetherlands 1-2 Austria – Austria triple substitution63. Ralf Rangnick sends for Christoph Baumgartner, Konrad Laimer and Leopold Querfeld.The trio replace Philipp Lienhart, the cautioned Patrick Wimmer, and – most surprisingly – the impressive Florian Grillitsch.Copy linkCopiedNetherlands 1-2 Austria61. In response to that goal, changes are being prepared on the touchline……but they’re not Dutch. In fact, Ralf Rangnick looks as though he’s going to make a trio of switches.Copy linkCopiedNetherlands 1-2 Austria59. Unbelievably, Austria lead again in Berlin!The break in play did the trick for Ralf Rangnick’s men as they once again expose the Dutch down the left.Alexander Prass plays Florian Grillitsch to the byline, and his chipped cross is met in the middle by the flying Romano Schmid.The header whizzes past Bart Verbruggen, and can only be helped into the net by Stefan de Vrij on the line.Copy linkCopied More

FRANCE have had to settle for second best after Robert Lewandowski’s late penalty saw them draw 1-1 with Poland!The result means Les Bleus will go through to the knockout stages only as the runners up after Austria shocked the Netherlands.Kylian Mbappe – wearing his mask for the first time – had put France ahead from the penalty spot with his first ever European Championships goal.EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFollow our live blog below…Austria upset form guide on final dayHaving beat the Netherlands 3-2 in Berlin, Ralf Rangnick’s side ending up topping Group D.Not many predicted that before the final games as they plotted whether it would be Netherlands or France in top spot.As a result, France finish second in the group and Netherlands in third.This means that Netherlands could face England in the ’round of 16′.Copy linkCopiedPiotr the Great stars for PolandPiotr Zielinski was the standout performer for Poland today.His industry in the middle of the park controlled things for Michal Probierz’s side.Vision and the ability to pick a pass opened up France time and time again.Copy linkCopiedLegend shows his worth to teamStarting his first game of Euro 2024, Poland looked a completely different team today against France.It was his penalty that earned a point for the Poles, even after having to take it a second time.France could not deal with his movement at times, creating space for his teammates to get in the channels.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedLes Bleus all possession not penetrationFrench fans will feel they did enough to have won this game today as they dominated large portions of the game.The problem for Deschamps’ side is that killer pass in the final third.All too often they were snatching at chances and paid the ultimate price.Copy linkCopiedFT: France 1-1 PolandIt was a tale of two penalties in Dortmund this evening.France continue to struggle to score goals.As a result, they will have to settle for second place in Group D.Copy linkCopiedFT: France 1-1 PolandIt is all over at Westfalenstadion.The referee bring the game to a close as he blows the whistle.France have missed the chance to top the group.Copy linkCopiedFrance 1-1 Poland90+4. France are starting to run out of ideas in this one.Poland do deserve something from this game, it has been a marked improvement from their other two games.Maybe the future for this team is not as bleak as we once thought.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedFrance 1-1 Poland90+2. Poland’s young keeper may be a good shout for man of the match in this game today.He has offered a steady set of hands at the back for the Poles.Swiderski is booked for a foul on Hernandez.He cannot argue with that one, it was like a rugby league challenge.Copy linkCopiedFrance 1-1 Poland90. Time is fast running out for France now.We have seen plenty of late goals in the last few days so don’t rule anything out just yet.The fourth official raises his board and we are going to see five added minutes.Copy linkCopiedFrance 1-1 Poland88. Mbappe has taken over corner taking responsibilities now.The ball is half-cleared but then played towards goal again but Skorupski gets to the ball before Griezmann.Mbappe seems to be in some pain as a stray arm from Lewandowski catches him in the mask.Copy linkCopiedFrance 1-1 Poland86. Some good football finally by Les Bleus.A sublime flick from Mbappe puts Fofana in and his cross picks out Giroud peerfectly in the middle.The former Arsenal man pulls the trigger but a great block sees the ball go out for a corner.Copy linkCopiedFrance 1-1 Poland84. France are looking rattled here at the moment.They keep giving the ball away and inviting Poland to attack.Moder crosses into the box and Upamecano heads behind for a corner.Copy linkCopiedFrance 1-1 Poland82. It is all going on in Group D now.Netherlands pegged back Austria in Berlin, only to see Ralf Rangnick’s side score straight away to take the lead again.That now means Austria are top, France in second and Netherlands in third place.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedFrance 1-1 Poland80. Late drama in Dortmund.Maignan went from hero to zero in the space of a minute there.Thinking he had saved Lewandowski’s penalty only to see the referee order it to be retaken.No such mistake at the second time of asking for the Polish striker.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Robert Lewandowski (Poland)Copy linkCopiedFrance 1-0 Poland78. Maignan saved Lewandowski’s penalty in the bottom corner.The Barcelona striker claims the keeper moved off his line.VAR agrees and they demand the penalty to be retaken.Copy linkCopiedPenalty saved by MaignanCopy linkCopiedPenalty to PolandCopy linkCopiedVAR review in progressCopy linkCopiedFrance 1-0 Poland74. Poland are starting to get forward more now.Swiderski is tucking into the forward position and Lewandowski is dropping deeper to try and link play.The Poles feel they should have had a penalty but the referee disagrees and France break and Mbappe really should have put the game to bed.Copy linkCopiedFrance 1-0 Poland72. First glimpse of goal for Lewandowski.He tries his luck from outside the box and had Maignan scrambling across his goal.Fortunately for Les Bleus, it is just wide of the near post.Copy linkCopiedFrance 1-0 Poland70. Giroud is making some good runs when Hernandez gets down the flank for the French.Poland are still marking well and cutting out the easy ball.The big problem for Probierz’s side is creating some opportunities to test Maignan in the France goal.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFrance 1-0 Poland68. France will be content if the score stays as it is.It will mean them topping the group and leaves their goalscoring problems for another day’s worry.They are looking to most likely to get the next goal here.Copy linkCopiedFrance 1-0 Poland66. Poland have offered far less of an attacking threat so far.They need to start stretching this French defensive line if they want to get something out of this game.Les Bleus are still looking a bit one-dimensional, if you can shut down Mbappe, France look blunt in attack.Copy linkCopiedFrance 1-0 Poland64. Kiwior is having a nightmare in this second half.Dembele is tearing him to shreds with his skill and pace.The Poland manager may be considering a change on that left flank.Copy linkCopied More