In the early morning of June 27, Beijing time, the group stage of the European Cup ended, and the top 16 were all produced. Germany, Spain, Portugal, France and other 9 giants joined hands to advance.
Among them, Germany and Switzerland qualified from Group A; In Group B, Spain topped the tournament and Italy second. England topped Group C, with Denmark and Slovenia qualifying.
In Group D, Austria topped the list, France second, and the Netherlands third. In Group E, Romania, Belgium and Slovakia advanced.
Portugal topped Group F, with Turkey and Georgia qualifying. The round of 16 matchups of the knockout round have also been released.
In the upper half, there are Germany vs Denmark, etc., and in the lower half, Austria vs Turkey, etc. This European Championship has given birth to 3 dark horses, namely Georgia, Slovakia and Turkey.
Belgium, Romania, Turkey, Georgia and Slovakia showed exceptional strength and resilience in the group stage to reach the round of 16.
In particular, Georgia, a team that once rarely appeared on the world football stage, has now reached the finals of the European Championship as a dark horse, which is amazing.
The rise of Georgian football is not accidental.
Since 1996, the Georgian national team has failed to break through in seven consecutive qualifiers, and in 2015 the world ranking fell to 154th, becoming the belly of the European team.
Georgia did not give up because of this, but began a series of reforms and developments.
They overhauled the stadium and laid a solid hardware foundation; Football academies have been established extensively, youth training has been opened up, education and accommodation have been provided free of charge, and parents have been attracted to send their children to learn football.
In February 2021, they brought in Sagnol to coach the national team, forming a fast attacking and defensive style of play, and cultivating and promoting a large number of young players.
In this European Cup, the influence of Georgian football has been fully demonstrated. Their players are scattered in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, such as Kazaishvili playing for Shandong Taishan in the Chinese Super League.
In the match against the strong team, Georgia did not fall behind and showed strong competitiveness.
This not only earned Georgian football respect, but also laid a solid foundation for their future development. Georgian football is expected to continue to show its strength on the stage of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Their success is the rise of football in a country and the best interpretation of the spirit of football.
In this competitive and challenging arena, every team has its own dreams and pursuits, and the story of Georgian football is the epitome of these dreams and pursuits.
In the European Championship, the details of the round of 16 are also eye-catching.
In the first half of the showdown, Germany will face Denmark, Spain will face Georgia, Portugal will also face Slovenia, and France will undoubtedly be a strong matchup.
The second half of the tournament will be equally exciting, with Austria vs Turkey, Romania vs the Netherlands, England versus Slovakia, and Italy versus Switzerland.
In these matchups, we can not only see the strength of traditional giants, but also feel the challenge of emerging forces.
Every game is a test of tactics, skill and will, and every attack and defense can be the key to determining the direction of the game.
That's the beauty of the game of football. With the round of 16 roster released, the knockout rounds of the European Championship are about to kick off.
Every game will be a new challenge, and every victory will be a new glory. On this stage, whether it is a giant or a dark horse, they will fight for their dreams.
We, as spectators, will also witness one exciting moment after another in this football feast. Following the announcement of the squad for the round of 16 of the European Championships, the response from the football community has been warm and diverse.
Fans, pundits and media outlets have expressed their thoughts on the result.
It is no surprise that the traditional giants have made the cut, given that these teams have a deep football heritage and a world-class squad of players.
For the breakthrough of dark horse teams such as Georgia and Slovakia, the public's perception showed more surprises and appreciation.
On social media, many fans spoke highly of Georgia's performance.
They believe that Georgia's success is not only a miracle, but also the best proof of the fairness and uncertainty of football.
The rise of these teams has broken the long-standing monopoly of football powerhouses and brought new vitality and possibilities to the football world.
Experts analyze the success of these dark horse teams from a deeper perspective. It is pointed out that the breakthrough of these teams is largely due to their deep understanding and unremitting pursuit of the game.
From the construction of the youth training system to the innovation of tactical play, these teams have shown deep insight and unique insights into the game.
On the media side, many reports have focused on the efforts and dedication behind these dark horse teams. Through in-depth interviews and reporting, they showed the public the hardships and challenges behind the success of these teams.
These reports have given people a deeper understanding of these teams and inspired more people to love and pay attention to the game.
For the upcoming knockout round, the public's expectations are also at an all-time high. People are looking forward to seeing more exciting matchups and witnessing more miracles and breakthroughs.
Whether it's a strong conversation between giants, or a battle between dark horses and strong teams, every game will be a wonderful showcase of football.
The birth of the round of 16 of the European Championship is not only a node of the competition, but also a microcosm of the development of football.
It showcases the diversity and inclusivity of the sport and inspires a lot of enthusiasm and anticipation for the sport.
In the future games, we have reason to believe that whether it is a giant or a dark horse, it will bring us more exciting performances, let us look forward to the continuation of this football feast.
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