EURO 2024: Italy guaranteed at least a play-off spot

Italy are assured no less than a play-off for EURO 2024 because of profitable their Nations League group, however nonetheless have each probability of securing an computerized qualifying spot.

Group C is more and more tight and sophisticated after at present’s outcomes, which noticed England held to a 1-1 draw by Ukraine and the Azzurri taking part in the identical end in North Macedonia.

As a result of Italy have been within the Nations League Remaining 4 in June, they’ve solely performed three fixtures on this group, in comparison with 5 for England.

Gareth Southgate’s males are prime with 13 factors from 5 video games performed, adopted by Ukraine with seven factors from 4 matches.

Italy have 4 factors after three video games, whereas North Macedonia are additionally on 4 factors, however having already performed 4 occasions.

Malta convey up the rear, dropping all 4 outings.

The highest two robotically qualify for the EURO 2024 event and there’s nonetheless each probability Italy will safe a kind of spots.

If they don’t, then there’s the protection internet of realizing they’re already assured a spot within the play-offs, granted to them by profitable their Nations League group final 12 months.

Which means if the worst involves the worst, the Nazionale shall be one in all 12 groups within the play-offs, with three nations ultimately incomes their place on the event in Germany.

Just like the 2022 World Cup, the play-offs are divided right into a semi-final and a last.

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