Euro 2024: Here's The Process Of Determining The 4 Best Third Ranking Teams And Teams Qualifying From Each Group

The Netherlands qualified for the round of 16 with the status of the best third-placed team from Group D (photo: eufa.com)

JAKARTA - Euro 2024 has entered the knockout phase with 16 of the best teams driving from the group stage. Among them, the four best third-placed teams also got tickets to the round of 16. How is the process of determining these four teams? Here are the criteria and processes:

The highest number of points for the third-ranked team with the highest number of points from their three group matches will be prioritized.

Better Gol difference If the points are the same, the team with the best goal difference from the group's three matches will be selected.

More goals If points and goal difference are the same, the team with the highest number of goals from the group's three matches will take precedence.

The number of more wins If it is still the same, the number of wins in three group matches will be decisive.

Lower Discipline Points If it's still a draw, the team with the lowest disciplinary points (red card = 3 points, yellow card = 1 point, two yellow cards in one match = 3 points) will be selected.

Ranking in European Qualification If all the above criteria still do not result in a decision, then rank in European qualification or, if it involves Germany as the host, the draw will be carried out.

After going through the assessment process, here are the four best third-placed teams that qualified for the round of 16:

At Euro 2024, several third-ranked teams have managed to qualify to show that they cannot be underestimated. They are ready to surprise and advance further in this tournament.

Football fans certainly hope to see a fun and competitive match in the knockout round, where these third-ranked teams struggle to prove themselves on the European stage. Let's see how their journey at Euro 2024 is!