Euro 2024 Knockout Stage: England Narrowly Averts Shocker in Round of 16

The knockout stage of Euro 2024 is underway, with the Round of 16 delivering surprises and near upsets. England narrowly escaped elimination against Slovakia, while Germany and Switzerland secured their spots in the quarterfinals.

The Euro 2024 knockout stage began with a bang, as the Round of 16 served up its first dramatic moment on Sunday. England, the tournament favorites, faced an unexpected challenge against Slovakia, who came close to pulling off a stunning upset.

Entering the match as overwhelming favorites, England found themselves trailing 1-0 to Slovakia in the dying minutes. However, Jude Bellingham equalized in the 95th minute, and just three minutes later, Harry Kane struck the eventual game-winning goal.

Euro 2024 Knockout Stage: England Narrowly Averts Shocker in Round of 16

Prior to kickoff, England was heavily favored at -550 to win the match, while Slovakia was a distant underdog at +900. The result marked a narrow escape for England, who would have been the tournament's first major upset.

Germany also avoided an upset in their Round of 16 clash, defeating Denmark 2-0 on Saturday. Switzerland joined them in the quarterfinals after a 3-1 victory over Italy.

On Monday, France punched their ticket to the next round with a 1-0 win over Belgium. The match was a tense affair, with neither team able to break the deadlock until Kylian Mbappé struck in the 69th minute.

The remaining Round of 16 matches will be played on Tuesday and Wednesday. Here is a look at the schedule and odds, as of July 1:

* Portugal vs. Slovenia (Round of 16)

* Moneyline (regular time): POR -295, SLO +900, Draw +400

* To advance: POR -700, SLO +425

* Romania vs. Netherlands (Round of 16)

* Moneyline (regular time): NED -240, ROU +700, Draw +350

* To advance: NED -500, ROU +340

* Austria vs. Turkey (Round of 16)

* Moneyline (regular time): AUT -105, TUR +320, Draw +230

* To advance: AUT -215, TUR +170

* Germany vs. Spain

* Moneyline (regular time): ESP +160, GER +180, Draw +215

* To advance: ESP -125, GER -105

* England vs. Switzerland

* Moneyline (regular time): ENG +120, SUI +275, Draw +200

* To advance: ENG -175, SUI +130

The knockout stage is shaping up to be an exciting one, with several talented teams still in contention for the title. As the tournament progresses, the drama and intensity will only increase, making for an unforgettable Euro 2024 experience.