Explainers

THE Euro 2020 group stage is reaching squeaky bum time and a number of teams are already through.England have followed Wales into the last 16 without even playing after results in Group B and C went their way.
Netherlands became the first team to be confirmed as group winners at Euro 2020Credit: AP
England could face a tougher test if they win Group D than finish runners-upCredit: EPA
But the draw is complicated by the introduction of spots in the knockout stages for the four best third placed teams.
That means we may not know all the ties until the group stages are finished on Wednesday, June 23.
Euro 2020 last 16 fixtures
Saturday, June 26
Wales vs Denmark (5pm) – Amsterdam
Italy vs Austria (8pm) – Wembley
Sunday, June 27
Netherlands vs 3rd place Group D/E/F (5pm) – Budapest
Belgium vs 3rd place Group A/D/E/F (8pm) – Seville
Monday, June 28
Runner-up Group D vs Runner-up Group E (5pm) – Copenhagen
Winner Group F vs 3rd place Group A/B/C (8pm) – Bucharest
Tuesday, June 29
Czech Republic/England vs Runner-up Group F (5pm) – Wembley
Winner Group E vs 3rd Group A/B/C/D (8pm) – Hampden Park

Who can England play in the last 16?
England are in the interesting position of potentially earning an easier tie if they finish runners-up in Group D than if they win it.
Should England win the group, they will face the runners-up of Group F, containing Portugal, Germany, France and Hungary,
If England finish second, they will face the runners-up of Group E, containing Spain, Sweden, Slovakia and Poland.
However, winning the group gives England the advantage of playing every game at Wembley, except a quarter-final in Rome.
If England finish runners-up, they will head to Copenhagen for the last 16 before a quarter-final in St Petersburg.
Should England finish third, their last 16 opponent will depend on which teams go through in the other groups. More

WALES have continued their perfect record of getting out the group stage at tournaments.A 1-0 loss to Italy confirmed that the Dragons will be playing in the last 16.
Wales have been followed by a small but loyal fanbase in Baku and RomeCredit: Reuters
Wales’ last 16 game will take place at the Johan Cruyff Arena in AmsterdamCredit: Getty
And it’s Amsterdam up next with everyone’s second team Denmark waiting in the wings.
Here’s all Wales fans need to know about travelling to the game.
Can Wales fans travel to Amsterdam?
Fans from Wales are NOT allowed to travel to the Euro 2020 last 16 game in Amsterdam.
This has nothing to do with the UK amber list restrictions on non-essential travel, which are guidelines rather than law.
Rather, the Dutch government has banned all non-essential travel from the UK to the Netherlands for non-residents, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
And Uefa has confirmed that there are no exemptions to this policy for Euro 2020 ticket holders.
During the first Euro 2020 game in Amsterdam between Holland and Ukraine, ITV reported that Ukraine fans were stopped at Kiev airport and prevented from boarding flights to attend the game.

Is there any way Wales fans can attend the game in Amsterdam?
Yes. Wales fans who were in Rome for the game against Italy will be able to travel to Amsterdam for the last 16 game if they go directly.
This is because Italy is regarded by the Netherlands as a “safe” country within the EU.
The Dutch government website says: “If you are coming from a country where the risk of contracting COVID-19 is low (a safe country) you do not need to show a negative test result.
“You are also not required to self-quarantine when you arrive in the Netherlands.”
The Dutch government guidance does not state that prior travel to “unsafe” third countries (such as the UK and Azerbaijan) will prevent you entering the Netherlands but do make extra certain you are aware of all the local rules before travelling.
Wales fans travelling from any of the following countries will also be allowed to attend the match:

Albania (from 24 June onwards) 
Australia
China (mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau). Only if China lifts entry restrictions on European travellers. 
Israel
Japan 
Lebanon (from 24 June onwards) 
New Zealand
North Macedonia (from 24 June onwards) 
Rwanda
San Marino
Serbia (from 24 June onwards) 
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan (from 24 June onwards) 
Thailand
United States (from 24 June onwards) 
Vatican City 
Austria 
Bulgaria
Croatia, apart from the Sjeverna Hrvatska region including Zagreb
Cyprus 
Czech Republic
Finland
France: the island Corsica only
Germany
Greece: the South Aegean Region 
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy, including Sicily 
Greece: the North Aegean Region and the Ionian Islands Region only
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Malta
Norway 
Portugal (including the Azores and Madeira)
Poland
Romania
Slovakia 
Spain: the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands only
Switzerland
Aruba
Bonaire
Curaçao
Saba
St Eustatius
St Maarten

Do Wales fans have to quarantine on return from Amsterdam?
The Netherlands is currently on the UK amber list.
That means unless the country is moved to the green list in this week’s review of the traffic light system, Wales fans will have to self-isolate for ten days on their return to the UK.
Wales fans will also have to take a lateral flow test before boarding the plane.
And before they fly, they will have to book PCR tests for Day 2 and Day 8 after landing.
If you want to end quarantine on Day 7, you can take a further PCR test on Day 5 as part of the Test to Release scheme, but you will still have to take the Day 2 and Day 8 tests. More

THE group stages of Euro 2020 are coming to an end – and there’s been drama aplenty. With 16 places up for grabs in the next round, there’s all to play for in the remaining games this week.
Italy were the first team to qualify for the Euro 2020 last 16Credit: Getty
Here’s all you need to know about the teams that have gone through so far.
Which teams have qualified for the Euro 2020 last 16?
The following teams have qualified for the Euro 2020 last 16:

Italy
Belgium
Holland
Wales
Austria
England
Switzerland
Czech Republic
Sweden
France
Denmark

The Italians followed up their 3-0 win over Turkey by hammering Switzerland by the same scoreline to make if through to the last 16.
And a 1-0 win over Wales made it a clean sweep for the Italians – but also saw the Welsh finish second and go through.
Switzerland will be forced to wait to see if they can qualify after a 3-1 win over Turkey saw them secure third in Group A.
Belgium have qualified from Group B after seeing off Denmark 2-1 in Copenhagen, while Holland have been confirmed as Group C winners following victory over Austria.
After Denmark’s incredible win over Russia, every team who has four points will now be guaranteed a spot in the last-16.
As such, England are through ahead of their game against the Czech Republic.
The Three Lions can even afford to lose at Wembley – they would still qualify as one of the top-ranked third-placed teams.

Have Wales qualified for the Euro 2020 last 16?
Yes. Wales have finished second in Group A and have therefore qualified.
Switzerland must wait on other results after finishing third with four points.
In Euro 2016, Northern Ireland were the lowest ranked third placed team to qualify, with three points and a goal difference of zero. More

EURO 2020 is in full swing and teams have a greater opportunity than ever before to progress to the knockout stages.With 24 teams competing, 16 will escape the group and live to fight another day.
North Macedonia were beaten by Austria and UkraineCredit: Getty
But that still means eight unfortunate sides will be going home early.
Which teams are out of Euro 2020?
Two teams are out of Euro 2020. They are as follows:

North Macedonia
Turkey
Russia

North Macedonia were knocked out after two group games, with head-to-head rules making it impossible for them to finish third or above after their defeats to Austria and Ukraine.
Turkey departed the tournament after a 3-1 defeat to Switzerland saw a wretched campaign end without a single point.

Does third place in the group go through to the last 16?
Third place DOES go through to the last 16, and Portugal even won Euro 2016 after finishing down in third.
However, this only applies to the four best third placed teams from the six groups.
Northern Ireland were the lowest ranked third placed team to qualify at the last Euros.
They finished on three points with two goals scored and conceded and a goal difference of zero. More

WALES have finished runners up in Group A after their 1-0 defeat to Italy.The Welsh have continued their record of getting out of the group in every tournament they have played in.
Aaron Ramsey was in sensational form in Wales’ second Euros group game against TurkeyCredit: EPA
Who will Wales play if they finish as runners-up?
Wales will now face the runner-up of Group B in Amsterdam, on Saturday, June 26.
That group consists of Belgium, Russia, Finland and Denmark.
Belgium lead the group on 6 points going into the final matches with Russia second, Finland third and Denmark bottom.
Any of Russia, Finland and Denmark could finish as runners up of the group depending on their final round matches.

Who will Wales play in the last-16?
After a dramatic night of fixtures on June 21, Wales’ opponents have been confirmed as Denmark.
Needing a win and Finland to slip up against Finland, the Danes were on it from the very start in Copenhagen.
And they ran out 4-1 winners thanks to goals from Mikkel Damsgaard, Yussuf Poulsen, Anders Christensen and Joakim Maehle. More

GROUP C heads into round three of fixtures as the most clear cut of the six groups.The Netherlands have secured top spot no matter what they do in their final game against North Macedonia.
Netherlands will finish top of Group C no matter what happens in their final matchCredit: AFP
And despite a brave effort, the North Macedonians are out of the tournament.
Austria and Ukraine meanwhile face off for second place and a trip to Wembley to face Italy, with the Austrians needing a win and the Ukrainians a draw.
Euro 2020 Group C live table

How many teams qualify from Euro 2020 Group C?
A minimum of two teams will qualify from Euro 2020 Group C.
The best four third placed teams will also progress to the knockout stages.

Group C fixtures and results
Sunday, June 13
Austria 3 North Macedonia 1
Netherlands 3 Ukraine 2
Thursday, June 17
Ukraine 2 North Macedonia 1
Netherlands 2 Austria 0
Monday, June 21
North Macedonia vs Netherlands (5pm) – Amsterdam
Ukraine vs Austria (5pm) – Bucharest More