Ukraine v Belgium LIVE: Result and reaction as Red Devils survive in Group E at Euro 2024

The Belgian Red Devils squeezed through in second to face France in the last 16 with Ukraine the first side in Euros history to exit the tournament with four points from the group stage

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Belgium drew 0-0 with Ukraine on Wednesday to reach the last 16 of Euro 2024 where they will face France, while the Ukrainians bow out following Group E's final match.

Romania finish as group winners after they drew with Slovakia 1-1 in the other match.

All teams finished on four points, but Romania pushed the Belgians into second on goals scored. Slovakia finished above Ukraine on goal difference to advance as one of the four best third-place finishers.

Domenico Tedesco's Belgium dominated possession in the tight contest, though it was Serhiy Rebrov's Ukraine who had more attempts on goal in the first half.

But the two teams cancelled each other out in the second period as Belgium clung on for a place in the knockout stage. Relive all the action and reaction from Ukraine v Belgium below:

Euro 2024: Ukraine v Belgium

• REPORT: Belgium limp into last 16 as Ukraine eliminated from Euro 2024
• ANALYSIS: As France await, Belgium will look to one man – but can he even save them?
• RATINGS: Player ratings as Group E finale ends in tepid goalless draw
• Ukraine draw withn Belgium in the final set of games in Group E
• Slovakia draw with Romania in the other game in the group
• Romania finish top, Belgium second and Slovakia third
• Ukraine become first team knocked out after winning four points in the group stage

[26 June 2024 19:31 · Mike Jones]

As France await, Belgium will look to one man – but can he even save them?

As Belgium’s group-stage campaign came to an end at Euro 2024, there was only one attribute as evident as their innate collective talent: their dependency on Kevin De Bruyne, a player who is not even at his best right now.

This Belgium team has been built upon the fading remnants of a golden generation and the glistening jewels of the next one, but so far in Germany, they have failed to consistently combine. Those shortcomings resulted in the ‘shock’ opening loss to Slovakia, and they resulted in this dispiriting draw with Ukraine.

[26 June 2024 19:31 · Mike Jones]

Belgium limp into last 16 as Ukraine eliminated from Euro 2024

Belgium will face France in the last 16 of Euro 2024 following a 0-0 draw with Ukraine, who crashed out of the tournament.

The Red Devils limped through Group E, finishing second behind Romania.

That means they will meet France next as Ukraine exited on goal difference and become the first team to depart the extended European Championship at the group stage with four points.

[26 June 2024 19:13 · Mike Jones]

Ukraine v Belgium player ratings as Group E finale ends in tepid goalless draw

Ukraine and Belgium battled to a tense draw in the final game of Group E as Ukraine became the first side in tournament history to obtain four points but not qualify for the last 16.

A largely uneventful first half produced a brilliant opportunity early on for Romelu Lukaku, with his scuffed effort Belgium’s only real opening in the first 45.

But on balance Ukraine created more than the Red Devils in the opening period, with Yaremchuk and Sudakov causing problems in the Belgium defence.

[26 June 2024 19:09 · Mike Jones]

Group F finale

With Group E now done and dusted there is just one group left to be decided as Group F’s finale kicks off at 8pm. You can follow all the build up to those matches right here:

[26 June 2024 19:08 · Mike Jones]

England’s route to the final: Possible opponents in the Euro 2024 knockout stages

England topped Group C at Euro 2024 in unconvincing fashion and are through to the knockout stages.

Gareth Southgate’s team toiled in all three matches, struggling to create chances as they edged Serbia 1-0, drew 1-1 with Denmark and then endured a drab 0-0 stalemate with Slovenia in their final game.

It was enough to win the group, however, mainly because all three matches not involving England ended in draws.

[26 June 2024 19:04 · Mike Jones]

FT Ukraine 0-0 Belgium

Slovakia are through as one of the best third-placed sides and - along with the Netherlands - are now a possible last-16 opponent for England.

Who the Three Lions will play depends on the results in Group F’s matches.

[26 June 2024 18:59 · Mike Jones]

FT Ukraine 0-0 Belgium

Romania meanwhile have reached the knockout rounds of a European Championship for the first time since 2000 having finished top of the group.

The Ukranian players are still on the pitch and are acknowleding their fans and travelling supporters.

[26 June 2024 18:55 · Mike Jones]

Full-time! Ukraine 0-0 Belgium

90+4 mins: Ukraine are out!

Romania vs Slovakia ended in a 1-1 draw which means that sharing the points with Belgium isn’t enough to take them through. They just needed a goal and instead become the first team wot secure four points and fail to get out of the group.

[26 June 2024 18:51 · Mike Jones]

Ukraine 0-0 Belgium

90 mins: Four minutes of added time to play in Stuttgart. Can Belgium hold out or will there be some late drama?

Drama! Sudakov goes on a fantastic run through midfield and up into the box. He shoots but hits the ball straight at Casteels who keeps it out.

[26 June 2024 18:46 · Mike Jones]

Ukraine 0-0 Belgium

87 mins: Belgium are now inviting Ukraine to attack them. They know a draw sends them through and they’re prepared to hold out for a point.

De Bruyne turns over the ball and slips it Lukaku. He carries it into the box and wins a corner with a deflected pull back.