Turkey secured their first major tournament knockout berth since 2008 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over 10-man Czech Republic in Euro 2024. Despite an early red card for Antonin Barak, the Czechs battled bravely, equalizing through Tomas Soucek after Hakan Calhanoglu’s opener. In a tense finale, Cenk Tosun sealed Turkey’s win in added time. The match was marred by 18 yellow cards and post-game confrontations. Georgia also advanced as a best third-placed team, knocking out Hungary. Turkey now faces Austria in the round of 16, aiming to continue their historic run under coach Vincenzo Montella.