Who Will Italy Face in the Round of 16 of the European Championship (and When)

Italy’s Final Match in Group B: What’s at Stake

Italy’s final match in Group B is set to take place tonight in Leipzig.
The opponents? Croatia, who are fighting for their last chance to advance to the next round.
After the harsh defeat against Spain, the Italian team is looking to redeem themselves, knowing they have two possible outcomes out of three to secure a spot in the knockout stages.

Possibilities for Italy in Second Place

As the current standings in Group B show, Spain leads with 6 points, securing the top spot and facing Albania, who have 1 point.
Italy follows in second place with 3 points, playing against Croatia, also with 1 point.
With no chance of finishing first in the group due to Spain’s victory in their direct clash, Italy’s focus is on securing the second spot for a spot in the round of 16.

To ensure qualification, Italy must not lose against Croatia tonight.
A win or even a draw would guarantee their second-place finish, regardless of the outcome of the other match between Albania and Spain.

Potential Opponents for Italy in Third Place

In the scenario of a defeat tonight, Italy could still qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.
If Croatia wins, they would surpass Italy, leaving the Azzurri to rely on the outcome of the Albania vs.
Spain match to determine their fate.

If Italy advances to the round of 16, a potential tough match awaits, with options including facing the winner of Group F (possibly Portugal) on July 1st in Frankfurt or the winner of Group E (between Belgium, Romania, Slovakia, and Ukraine) on July 2nd in Munich.

While it’s too early to make predictions, if Italy continues their journey to the quarter-finals, England is currently seen as a strong contender.

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