Host Germany’s half of the knockout brackets was already loaded before Tuesday’s action at the 2024 Euros. On pace for a quarterfinal meeting with Spain. In the same half with Portugal. Now, France has fallen into that quagmire with a surprising tie against Poland. Austria claimed Group D with a 3-2 upset of the Netherlands. (The Von Trapp defense will sing on the friendlier side of the draw!)
Here's what we know so far for the knockout round. Matchups are presented in bracket order (estimated market Power Ratings on a goal supremacy scale in parenthesis)…
Group of Death
Spain (2.5) vs. TBA
Germany (2.8) vs. Denmark (2.0)
Portugal (2.6) vs. TBA
France (2.8) vs. Group E #2
Group of Dearth
Group E winner vs. TBA
Austria (1.8) vs. Group F#2
England (2.7) vs. TBA
Italy (2.2) vs. Switzerland (2.0)