Italy is aiming for their third trophy at Euro 2024 and will face Switzerland in the Round of 16. The Azzurri squad hopes to obtain a favorable result that will allow them to continue advancing in the European Championship.
The Italian national team won in its first match 2-1 against Albania. In their second match against the Spanish national team, the Italian team had a stumble and lost by the minimum, 1-0, with a fateful own goal.
In the last group stage match, Italy was playing for their lives against Croatia to advance to the next round, they had to win or draw to qualify. In a match full of emotions, they equalized on the hour, in the 90 + 8th minute, with a final result of 1 to 1 against Croatia.
What happens if Italy beat Switzerland?
If Italy win against Switzerland, they will qualify directly for the quarter-finals and face the winner of the key between England and Slovakia.
Riccardo Calafiori of Italy looks dejected with teammates after conceding an own goal, the first goal for Spain, during the UEFA EURO 2024. Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images
What happens if Italy and Switzerland draw?
If Italy draw in this Round of 16 Match, at the end of regulation time, an extra time of 30 minutes (two halves of 15 minutes each) will be played. If the tie persists after extra time, it will be decided by penalties.
see also
Euro 2024 tiebreakers: Extra time rules explained and how overtime works
What happens if Italy lose to Switzerland?
If Italy lose to Switzerland, they will be definitively eliminated from Euro 2024 and it will be the Swiss national team that advances to the next round.
