The Euro 2020 group stage is over and now it is full steam ahead towards the knockout stages.
First up is the quarterfinals, where the 16 lucky sides who make it through the groups will fight for a place in the quarterfinals.
Here’s everything you need to know about the next round.
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Italy vs Austria Wales vs Denmark
Sunday 27 June
Belgium vs Portugal Netherlands vs Czech Republic
Monday 28 June
France vs Switzerland Croatia vs Spain
Tuesday 29 June
Sweden vs UkraineEngland vs Germany
The TV schedule for the emission stages in euros has not yet been completed, but in the UK they will continue to be split across the BBC and ITV.
Wembley will host two matches / Marc Atkins / Getty Images
The eight matches will be divided into seven cities across Europe, with London Wembley Stadium the only arena to host two matches – Italy v Austria and England v Germany.
Sevillas La Cartuja Stadium will host Belgium against Portugal on the same night that the Netherlands and the Czech Republic meet Puskas Arena in Budapest.
Games on June 28 will be played in Bucharest and Copenhagen, with France vs. Switzerland set to National Arena and Croatia against Spain take Parken Stadium.
Glasgow Hampden Park gets Sweden against Ukraine and Amsterdam Johan Cruyff Arena takes Wales to Denmark.
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Despite all the talk about England being better at finishing second in their group, Gareth Southgate’s men have easily ended up in the more favorable console when it comes to reaching the final.
You can discuss whether it is better or worse to face Germany than the date with Spain that England would have booked by finishing second, but if England can get past Joachim Low’s side, the Netherlands is the only other traditional heavyweight.
If England wins, they will face the winner of Sweden against Ukraine in the quarterfinals, before they face one of the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Wales or Denmark in the semifinals.
On the other side of the mount, you will find Belgium, France, Portugal, Italy and Spain fighting against it, but if all goes according to plan, England would not have to face any of them until the final.
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