After the conclusion of matches in Group A at EURO 2024, it has been confirmed that Italy will face Switzerland in the round of 16 if they finish Group B in second place.
Germany finished Group A in first place with seven points after securing a dramatic late equaliser against Switzerland on Sunday night.
Switzerland, previously at the top of Group A, finished in second place. Consequently, this means Italy will avoid facing Germany in the round of 16.
Potential Opponents for Italy in the EURO 2024 Round of 16
Italy will face Switzerland in the round of 16 if they secure second place in Group B. With a defeat against Spain, Italy’s chances of finishing first are gone, but they can still finish anywhere between fourth and second.
If Italy finish third in the group, they must await the completion of all group stage matches to determine if they qualify as one of the top four third-placed teams.
If Italy finishes third and qualifies, they could potentially face Portugal or the winner of Group E, which includes Romania, Belgium, Slovakia, and Ukraine, all currently with three points after two matches.
Summarily, Italy could potentially face Switzerland, Portugal, or the Group E winner if they make it to the round of 16.
