Two more groups at Euro 2024 concluded on Tuesday as the tournament approaches the end of the first round.
England, Austria, France, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Denmark all confirmed their places in the knockout stage of the competition.
Here, we unpack the best of the day’s social media clips from the tournament in Germany.
Austria advance as group winners
Very few gave Austria a chance of emerging from Group D, let alone expected them to finish top ahead of France and the Netherlands.
But Ralf Rangnick masterminded a spectacular display against the Oranje in Berlin to ensure their progression as group winners.
Having endured a difficult spell with Manchester United, the 65-year-old is showing his class on the international stage, and Austria’s official account celebrated along with the coach.
How happy are you? Ralf Rangnick: YES! #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/0KwZH1DNaf
— ÖFB – oefb.at (@oefb1904) June 25, 2024
Maupay pokes fun at England
Known for his tormenting antics both on and off the pitch, France’s Neal Maupay was at it again following England’s goalless draw with Slovenia.
The Everton striker was quick to post on social media shortly after full-time in Cologne, posting a GIF of Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards to X.
That trio of pundits have been the target of some ire from the England camp for their disparaging comments in recent days.
Ahead of the new Premier League season, this will surely fail to improve Maupay’s popularity.
pic.twitter.com/AtzKzOiTJk
— Neal Maupay (@nealmaupay_) June 25, 2024
Slovenia create history
England were met with boos when Clement Turpin’s final whistle sounded. However, the opposite end of the Cologne Stadium was sheer euphoria.
Despite failing to win a game at Euro 2024, Slovenia’s three draws in Group C were enough to secure their spot in the knockout stages of the competition.
An incredible achievement for a nation with a population of just 2.1 mil
