No. 5 England launches massive comeback to secure quarter-final spot as the UEFA Euro continues

The GIST: It was a weekend of literal highs and devastating blows in the first Euro 2024 knockout games. With half the quarter-final (QF) spots already secured and the remaining four to be awarded in the next 48 hours, the summer of soccer never stops.

No. 8 Spain and No. 16 Germany set for epic QF showdown: After taking down No. 74 Georgia 4–1 and No. 21 Denmark 2–0, respectively, the two powerhouse squads will battle it out on Friday — an early tourney clash of titans. Can’t wait.

No. 5 England’s extra-time escape: Trailing No. 45 Slovakia 1–0 with time about to expire, English midfielder Jude Bellingham scored with this incredible bicycle kick, pushing the match to extra time, where forward Harry Kane almost immediately scored the game-winner in the thrilling 2–1 dub.

• The Three Lions’ next opponent? No. 19 Switzerland, who stunned the field and knocked out defending champion No. 10 Italy 2–0 on Saturday. No biggie.

Looking ahead: The action continues today at 12 p.m ET when heavy favorite No. 2 France plays No. 3 Belgium, a highly anticipated showdown between broken-nosed Frenchman Kylian Mbappé and Belgian legend Kevin De Bruyne. Then at 3 p.m. ET, Cristiano Ronaldo’s No. 6 Portugal is expected to top No. 57 Slovenia, who haven’t won a game this tourney.

• Tomorrow, No. 47 Romania faces an uphill battle against the No. 7 Netherlands at 12 p.m. ET, followed by No. 25 Austria vs. No. 40 Türkiye duking it out for the last QF berth at 3 p.m. ET.