Potential EURO 2024 Quarter-Final Matchup: Italy vs. England

Italy could potentially face England in the EURO 2024 quarter-final. With England finishing at the top of their group, if Italy progress behind Switzerland, Gareth Southgate’s men are likely to meet in the quarter-finals. The bracket is starting to shape up as the group stages come to a close. Italy will face Switzerland in the Round of 16 on Saturday, June 29, with England playing against a third-place finisher from Group D, E, or F the next day. The winners of these two ties will face off in the quarter-final on July 6, potentially setting up a replay of the EURO 2020 Final where Italy emerged victorious after a penalty shoot-out.

Italy finds themselves on the ‘good’ side of the EURO 2024 bracket, avoiding heavyweights such as Germany, Spain, Portugal, and France until the Final. The biggest potential opponent on this side is England, along with the winners of Group E, which includes Belgium, Romania, Slovakia, and Ukraine, all currently on three points. England secured first place in their group with a 1-0 win over Serbia, a 1-1 draw with Denmark, and a goalless draw with Slovenia, making them a tough contender in the quarter-finals.