An injury-time goal from Italy’s Mattia Zaccagni secured a 1-1 draw against Croatia, propelling Italy into the Euro 2024 last 16 as Group B runners-up,
Italy will face Switzerland. Croatia, however, must await their fate to see if they advance.
Following a goalless first half, Croatia’s Luka Modric had a penalty saved in the 54th minute, but swiftly capitalized on a rebound from Gianluigi Donnarumma’s save against Ante Budimir.
The goal sparked defending champions Italy into action, pressing relentlessly for the equalizer.
In the dying moments, Zaccagni’s long-range shot found the net, crushing Croatian hopes.
Spain, with nine points, tops the group, Italy follows with four, and Croatia, with two points, awaits potential progression as one of the best third-placed teams.
Albania, finishing last with one point after a 1-0 defeat to Spain, is eliminated.
This outcome ensures that England, France, and the Netherlands will at least secure spots among the four best third-placed finishers.
