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The most intriguing Euro 2024 quarter-final ties are listed.

It seems like only a few days ago when fans around the continent sat down to watch Germany thrash Scotland in the opening match, but the quarter-final stage of Euro 2024 is already just around the corner.


This summer's tournament has delivered amazing moments and some significant scalps, but none of the competition's minnows have made it to the last eight. Instead, Europe's major boys have all advanced, with the exception of incumbent champions Italy, who were eliminated in the final 16.

Not all of the continent's titans have realized their full potential in Germany, but if they want to raise the Henri Delaunay Cup on July 14, they must rediscover their mojo soon.

Here are the four quarter-final ties of Euro 2024, evaluated by how entertaining they will be to watch.

4. England vs Switzerland


England is the least exciting team to watch at Euro 2024. Gareth Southgate's side has been very poor, especially considering the talent available. There has been little to suggest that the Three Lions will turn a turnaround during the quarter-finals, after coming within seconds of being eliminated by Slovakia in the last 16. Switzerland, their opponents in the final eight, have been surprisingly impressive. They have yet to lose a game and recently defeated reigning champions Italy. They have proved that they can play entertaining football while also being pragmatic.However, even a Switzerland team that has scored seven goals in four matches may not be able to bring out the best in an England team depleted of confidence and any discernible plan.If this is going to be thrilling, another Jude Bellingham overhead kick may be necessary.

3. Portugal vs France


Fans would have salivated before the event if they had known these two powerhouses would meet in the quarterfinals. What's not to love about a rematch of the Euro 2016 final between Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe?Well, after seeing both teams at Euro 2024, interest levels are unlikely to approach the levels required for a draw of this scale. Despite being pre-tournament favourites, France has been one of the least attractive teams to watch in Germany, with only one of their four matches resulting in more than one goal.Les Bleus have only scored three goals - two own goals and one penalty - and have been exceedingly tenacious at the opposite end of the pitch.

If they get in front, they are more than willing to absorb the strain.Portugal has been uninspiring, with the exception of a crushing victory over an error-prone Turkey on Matchday 2. Ronaldo has been completely ineffective, and even Rafael Leao and Bruno Fernandes have failed to impress. Unfortunately, this one reads 1-0. 

2. Netherlands vs Turkey


The Netherlands saved their strongest performance of the competition until the last 16. Despite a rough start, they easily defeated Romania 3-0, with Cody Gakpo once again the star of the show. They played some fantastic football in their first knockout match, with 23 shots on target, six great chances, and a projected goal total of 2.93.Even in the group stage, they were entertaining to watch - for better or worse. Aside from a goalless draw with France, in which they provided a larger attacking threat than Les Bleus, they played exciting encounters against Poland and Austria. Their defensive flaws make for interesting viewing.Turkey has been one of the most fascinating teams in Euro 2024.

They generated late drama in group stage wins over Georgia and Czechia, then impressed in the last round with a 2-1 victory over Austria.Merih Demiral scored after less than a minute in the last 16, and goalkeeper Mert Gunok made an incredible save in the dying seconds to assist Vincenzo Montella's team win.

1. Spain vs Germany


Unfortunately, one of Euro 2024's two top teams will leave in the quarterfinals. Fortunately, spectators can see the two compete for a spot in the semi-finals.Both Spain and hosts Germany have performed admirably at this summer's competition, appearing to be the most balanced teams in the field. Going forward, they've been outstanding, with their young wonderkids making them proud in the final third.

They are the two nations with the greatest average goals per match (2.5 for Germany and 2.3 for Spain), as well as the highest predicted goals tally and shots on target per 90 at Euro 2024 so far.Hopefully, they won't adjust their strategies too much for Friday's quarterfinal, even if they play a little more defensively. Regardless, it should be an awesome blast. 
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