Turkey reached the knockout phase at a major tournament for the first time in 16 years after a bad-tempered 2-1 win over a battling 10-man Czech Republic at Euro 2024 on Wednesday.
Vincenzo Montella’s Turkey finished second in Group F behind Portugal to progress, as the Czechs were eliminated despite a brave performance on a sweltering night in Hamburg.
Georgia also went through as one of the best third-placed teams after a stunning 2-0 win over Portugal in the group’s other final game, eliminating Hungary.
Last-16 fixtures at Euro 2024 after the completion of the group stage on Wednesday:
Saturday, June 29
Switzerland vs Italy: 5pm (Olympiastadion, Berlin)
Germany vs Denmark: 8pm (Westfalenstadion, Dortmund)
Sunday, June 30
England vs Slovakia: 5pm, ITV (Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen)
Spain vs Georgia: 8pm (RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne)
Monday, July 1
France vs Belgium: 5pm (Merkur Spiel-Arena, Dusseldorf)
Portugal vs Slovenia: 8pm (Waldstadion, Frankfurt)
Tuesday, July 2
Romania vs Netherlands: 5pm (Allianz Arena, Munich)
Austria vs Turkey: 8pm (Red Bull Arena, Leipzig)
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