Georgia’s 2-0 win over Portugal on Wednesday was a historic triumph in the Black Sea nation’s first appearance at a major international tournament.

Between injury struggles, shaky form and bad luck, many of football’s leading lights have underwhelmed in the group phase.

As the Euro 2024 group phase came to an end on Wednesday and the remaining 16 sides prepare for the knockouts, the tournament has so far provided a platform for the rising stars of the game to showcase their talents with all of Europe watching.

Georgia also went through as one of the best third-placed teams after a stunning 2-0 win over Portugal in the group’s other final game, eliminating Hungary.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave Georgia a shock lead against a second-string Portugal team with just over a minute on the clock in Gelsenkirchen.

Romania and Slovakia both qualified for the last 16 at Euro 2024 after a tense 1-1 draw in their last Group E game on Wednesday.

Belgium qualified for the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Wednesday after a 0-0 draw with Ukraine, who exited the tournament despite all four teams in Group E finishing level on four points.

Phil Foden has temporarily left England’s European Championship camp due to a pressing family matter, the Football Association (FA) announced on Wednesday. While no specific details were provided, the FA emphasized that the Manchester City player’s departure is temporary. This development raises the possibility that Foden could rejoin the team in Germany ahead of England’s […]

Ronaldo is yet to score at this Euros but did set up Bruno Fernandes in Portugal’s previous 3-0 win over Turkey, which sealed top spot in the group.

An England fan who dozed off during the team’s draw with Slovenia on Wednesday night revealed that he was dreaming of his side winning the Euros before being abruptly awakened by boos at the final whistle.