The knockout stages of EURO 2024 are set to begin on day 16 of the tournament, after a brief break. The day will kick off with Italy, the holders, meeting neighbours Switzerland in Berlin, followed by hosts Germany facing off against Denmark in Dortmund. One player to keep an eye on is Granit Xhaka, who has been in great form for Switzerland and will be crucial in the midfield battle.
In a must-watch video, Anthony Gordon explains the facial marks he sported ahead of England’s last-16 meeting with Slovakia. Some fun facts include Switzerland’s 11-game winless streak against Italy, Niclas Füllkrug’s four goals in major tournaments as a substitute for Germany, and Denmark’s lack of a win against host nations in the European Championship.
Our predictions for day 16 are Switzerland 0-2 Italy and Germany 3-1 Denmark. Recommended reading includes why EURO 2024 officially starts now, five talking points ahead of the last-16 clashes, and what England need to do to have a chance of winning the tournament.