The final matches of Group C ended in two goalless draws. In a lacklustre finale to Group C at Euro 2024 on Tuesday, England secured the top spot after a dull 0-0 draw against Slovenia, while Denmark also progressed despite their goalless stalemate with Serbia. Denmark will face face the host Germany in the last 16 in Dortmund on Saturday. England, meanwhile, will play one of the third-placed teams from Group D, E or F.
Denmark and Slovenia remain undefeated with three draws each, scoring and conceding two goals apiece. Denmark takes second place in Group E thanks only to their ranking, finishing level with Slovenia in every other metric, while Serbia finished rock bottom.
England, already assured of a spot in the knockout stages, maintained their lead in the group with five points. Despite a flat performance against Slovenia, Harry Kane and Phil Foden had attempts saved by goalkeeper Jan Oblak, and Bukayo Saka saw a first-half goal disallowed for offside.
Slovenia finished level on points (3) with Denmark, who also drew 0-0 with Serbia. Despite identical goal differences and disciplinary records, Denmark’s higher UEFA ranking likely secured their advancement alongside Slovenia, pending official confirmation.
In the other Group C match, Denmark’s encounter with Serbia was similarly uninspiring, reflecting the overall subdued quality of play throughout the group stage.
Serbia’s exit from Euro 2024 was confirmed following their inability to secure a win in any of their group matches, highlighting their struggles to find the back of the net.
As the group stage concludes, attention now turns to the knockout rounds, where England will look to build on their group-topping performance, Slovenia aims to capitalize on their qualification, and Denmark hopes to rediscover their scoring touch.
