Official UEFA Euro 2024 match reports

Spain Advances to Euro 2024 Knockout Stage with 1-0 Win Over Italy, Sixth Own Goal

Jun 22, 2024, 02:32 PM

Spain secured a spot in the knockout stages of Euro 2024 with a 1-0 victory over Italy. The decisive moment came when Riccardo Calafiori scored an own goal, marking the sixth own goal of the tournament. Spain's performance was widely praised, with Nico Williams being named Player of the Match. This win makes Spain the second team to advance to the last 16 as Group B winners with six points. Italy, the defending champions, will need to wait to secure their place in the knockout stages and currently have three points.