From Cristiano Ronaldo to Jude Bellingham: Winners and Losers of UEFA Euros 2024 Group Stage

Group F and Group E played their last matches at Euro 2024 on Wednesday, paving the way for the quarterfinals. Only 16 of the original 24 teams have made it to the knockout stage of the tournament. All eight teams that finish in the top two spots in their respective groups, as well as the top four teams from each group that finished in third place, advance to the next round of the competition. Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, England, Denmark, Germany, Austria, France, Romania, Belgium, Portugal, and Turkey are the teams who have qualified from their respective groups. Also, the top four teams in the third position, namely Slovenia, the Netherlands, Slovakia, and Georgia, have advanced. Hungarian, Scottish, Croatian, Albanian, Serbian, Polish, Ukrainian, and Czech Republican teams have all been eliminated from the competition. The UEFA Euro 2024 group stage is concluded; now let's see who came out on top and who were the losers of the UEFA Euro 2024 group stage.

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Winners of the UEFA Euro 2024 group stage

• Georgia: Making history by reaching the knockout stage in their first Euro appearance, with standout performances from Giorgi Mamardashvili and Georges Mikautadze.
• Ralf Rangnick: Proving his coaching prowess by leading Austria to the top of the "Group of Death" with dynamic, positive football.
• Xherdan Shaqiri: Continuing his knack for big moments with a stunning goal against Scotland, marking his presence in three consecutive European Championships and World Cups.
• Christian Eriksen: Making a remarkable comeback, winning Player of the Match twice and leading Denmark with exceptional performances.
• N'Golo Kante: Returning to the French squad and proving indispensable, earning two Player of the Match awards despite France's underwhelming group performance.
• Spain: Dominating the group stage with impressive performances and depth, positioning themselves as strong contenders.
• Germany: Thriving as the host nation under Julian Nagelsmann's leadership, adding excitement to the tournament with talents like Jamal Musiala.

Losers of the UEFA Euro 2024 group stage

• Steve Clarke & Scotland: Despite the passionate support from fans, Scotland's negative playstyle and lack of offensive efforts led to their early exit.
• Luka Modric: Facing potential international retirement after Croatia's heartbreaking elimination, leaving a lasting impact on the football world.
• England: Despite winning their group, Gareth Southgate's side has been criticized for their uninspiring and lackluster performances.
• Jude Bellingham: The England midfielder has not been at his best as he showed his prowess with Real Madrid earlier in the season. With high expectations from him, he hasn’t delivered it yet for the struggling England.
• Romelu Lukaku: Struggling with poor finishing, Lukaku's inability to convert chances has been a significant issue for Belgium.
• Cristiano Ronaldo: Failing to score in the group stage and showing visible frustration, raising questions about his role in the Portuguese squad.
• Ukraine: Missing out on the knockout stage despite their valiant efforts, reflecting the harsh realities of tournament football.

With the group stage concluded, the drama and excitement are set to continue as we head into the knockout rounds.