Title: How is the European Cup going?
The European Cup, also known as UEFA Euro, is a football tournament held every four years, featuring national teams across Europe. The latest edition of the European Cup began on June 11, 2021, and it has been an exhilarating tournament so far.
Teams from 24 countries participated in the European Cup, and they were divided into six groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group advanced to the knockout stage, along with the four best thirdplaced teams.
As of now, the tournament has reached the quarterfinal stage, and the remaining eight teams are gearing up for their matches. The quarterfinals will be played on July 2 and 3, with the semifinals on July 6 and 7, with the grand finale on July 11, 2021.
Let's take a closer look at how the tournament has been progressing so far:
Group Stage:
In Group A, Italy finished at the top, having won all three of their matches. Wales finished second, while Switzerland advanced as one of the best thirdplaced teams.
In Group B, Belgium won all three of their matches and finished at the top, followed by Denmark. Russia was the thirdplaced team to progress to the next round.
In Group C, the Netherlands won all three of their matches to finish at the top, with Austria following them closely. Ukraine made their way to the knockout stage as one of the best thirdplaced teams.
In Group D, England finished at the top with seven points, followed by Croatia, who had four points. The Czech Republic also made it to the knockout stage, having finished third in their group.
In Group E, Sweden finished at the top, with Spain following them. Slovakia also made it to the knockout stage, having finished third in their group.
In Group F, France, the reigning world champions, finished second in their group, behind Germany. Portugal advanced as one of the best thirdplaced teams.
Knockout Stage:
The knockout stage witnessed thrilling matches, with a few unexpected results. The round of 16 saw some big teams bow out of the tournament.
In the round of 16, Belgium defeated Portugal 10 to progress to the quarterfinals, while Italy defeated Austria 21 in extra time. Denmark continued their impressive run, beating Wales 40 in their knockout match.
England defeated Germany 20 in their match, with Harry Kane scoring both goals. Switzerland caused an upset by beating France on penalties, after the match ended in a 33 draw. Spain advanced to the quarterfinals, defeating Croatia 53 in their match.
The Netherlands were knocked out of the tournament by the Czech Republic, who won 20 in their match. Sweden beat Ukraine 21 in extra time to progress to the quarterfinals.
Quarterfinals:
The quarterfinals will be played on July 2 and 3, and there are some exciting matches lined up.
Switzerland will take on Spain, while Belgium will face Italy in the first two quarterfinal matches on July 2. On July 3, the matches will be between Czech Republic and Denmark, and Ukraine and England.
Conclusion:
The European Cup has been an exciting tournament so far, with the knockout stage set to provide further thrills and surprises. The tournament has witnessed some impressive team performances, while individual players have also shone. With the quarterfinals set to begin, football fans across the world are eagerly waiting to see who will be crowned the European champions this year.
