The European Championship’s complex format has left teams like Spain and Croatia uncertain about their next opponents in the knockout stage. Spain, having topped their group, awaits the results to determine which third-place team they will face. Croatia, despite feeling they may be out, awaits final confirmation based on other match results. Hungary also awaits confirmation despite a promising third-place finish. The format’s intricacies have led to strategic challenges for coaches and analysts, and anticipation among fans, as matchups remain unclear until all group stage games conclude.