Euro 2024, Italy's debut is thrilling. In fact, in Dortmund the Azzurri, having fallen behind a few seconds into the match, cameback to beat Albania 2 to 1. For Spalletti's men, therefore, three points and a temporary second position, on par with Spain, in group B. Now, however, all attention is turned towards the very difficult match against the Iberians, scheduled for next Thursday June 20, at 21.00 pm in Gelsenkirchen. To close the first phase there is the match against Croatia, scheduled for next year Monday 24 June in Leipzig at 21.00pm. The objective is to win first place and secure qualification for the round of XNUMX.
Euro 2024, how many teams qualify for the round of XNUMX after the groups
According to the Euro 2024 regulation, the first two classified from each group they advance to the round of 16. Furthermore, unlike other editions of the European competition, the direct qualifiers are added four best thirds classified in all six groups. Therefore, in general, for all teams a greater chance of passing the first round of the European Championships. However, ranking does matter. First place in group B, that of Italy, would allow the Azzurri to meet the third of group A/D//E/F, presumably avoiding the big teams of the tournament; in the case of second place, however, the second place in group A (Germany) would meet; in the case of third place, the first of group F. Obviously it is still the beginning of the first day and to have a complete picture it is still necessary to wait.
Euro 2024, what are the criteria for establishing the teams qualified for the second phase
Obviously, according to the regulations, the first criterion to define the exact ranking at the end of the group stage, and therefore which teams access the direct elimination stage, is the number of points. However, what happens in case of finishing with equal points at the end of the three days scheduled in the group stage? To establish the positions in the ranking, some are used additional criteria, according to this order: greater number of points in direct matches; better goal difference in head-to-head matches; highest number of goals scored in direct matches; best overall goal difference in the group; highest number of goals scored in the group; highest number of wins in the group; best fair play conduct in the group, calculated on bookings and expulsions; best position in the European qualifying table (or draw if Germany is involved). In addition to these criteria, if two teams with the same number of points, with the same number of goals scored and conceded, compete on the third and final day, in the event of a further draw, the order in the standings will be established by penalty kicks .
Euro 2024, the regulation of the third-placed teams
In addition to the general criteria, it remains to be clarified how it is established which national team is included in the list 4 best thirds who progress to the round of 16. Here you are the criteria adopted: highest number of points obtained in the group stage; best goal difference in the group stage; highest number of goals scored in the group stage; highest number of wins in the group stage; best fair play conduct in the group; best position in the overall ranking of the European qualifiers (or draw if Germany is involved).
Euro 2024, why beat Spain
Based on the criteria listed above, beating Spain could be fundamental to conquer first place and direct access to the round of 16 as early as next Thursday. Furthermore, it will be important "cross” the result of our match with the one between Croatia and Albania, a match in the same group B scheduled for Wednesday 19 June, at 15.00 pm in Hamburg. Obviously it is still early to understand various "fits” and make calculations, but if the Azzurri manage to beat Spain, in addition to taking six points, they could gain first position in the group as early as the second day.
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