The first one was good and beyond. L’Italy start Euro 2024 on the right foot winning againstAlbania. An unexpected result after the shock start that is worth the price second place In the group Bbehind the Spain. And on Thursday there is an immediate direct clash against the Red Furies. A match that could already decide the first position of the group. But the Azzurri, after just one match, already have one foot left round of 16. Or rather, half (or perhaps “three quarters”). Of course it is still early for the calculations mathematicians but we can already start doing the first ones fits, also considering the other groups.
For the national team, in fact, one more is enough victory to secure your qualification. Not only. If the Azzurri they beat Spain and Croatia do not win against Albania, Italy seals the first place. A complicated scenario, but not impossible. And with 6 points in your pocket, the certainty of the round of 16 is practically certain. But we will have to wait until next Wednesday: at 3pm the Croatians will face Sylvinho’s Albania. Therefore, Italy will take the field the following day against Spain, already knowing the result of the other group B match.
Then let’s not forget the tournament rules. In fact, as in the previous editions of Euro 2016 and Euro 2020, it is expected that they will pass the round all the first and second teams of the six groups. Not only. They are also in the round of 16 the best four thirds. That’s why with fouror even already the current ones 3 points, you could snag a qualifying ticket. We don’t have to go that far back to cite some examples: eight years ago, the Portugal won Euro 2016, in the final against France, after being fished out as the best third of his group.
But then there is also the issue of competitiveness. It’s natural: finishing first or second would mean facing an eighth that is definitely within reach. While if you are picked up as a third party, you run the risk of playing it with one of the large (the big, first place in the groups). So, the best way is to try rip now first place in the group.
The guide to Euro 2024
Groups, ranking and regulations: who advances to the round of 16
Group A – Germany that wants to become great again and Marco Rossi’s Hungary
Group B – Italy in the toughest group. The usual Spain, Croatia at the last chance
Group C – England “to take her home” and Denmark to find each other again
Group D – The France of phenomena and the Holland of the new generation
Group E – The Belgium of the transition and the Slovakia of Calzona
GROUP F – The eternal Ronaldo against the young stars of Türkiye and Georgia
