### Spain's Strategic Victory Over Italy
Spain clinched a pivotal victory over Italy with a 1-0 win, credited to an own goal by Riccardo Calafiori in the 55th minute. The Spanish team showcased their dominance, maintaining nearly 60% possession and firing 20 shots compared to Italy's mere four attempts. Gianluigi Donnarumma's heroic efforts, which included eight key saves, couldn't prevent Spain's decisive goal. Nico Williams' cross led to the own goal by Alvaro Morata, securing Spain's advancement with a game to spare. However, Spain will face Albania without Rodri, who is suspended for the Group B finale. This performance cements Spain as one of the tournament favorites.
### England Held Back by Denmark
In Group C, England remains on top despite a 1-1 draw with Denmark. Harry Kane's early goal gave England the lead, but they struggled with sloppy play and turnovers, which allowed Denmark's Morten Hjulmand to equalize. Hjulmand's low strike, resulting from a throw-in turnover, hit the post before nestling into the net. England's inability to recover from this setback, compounded by defensive errors, left fans questioning their tournament-winning potential. The substitutes offered little improvement, and England will need to prove their mettle to a skeptical public back home.
### Serbia's Late Comeback
Serbia's hopes remain alive thanks to Luka Jovic's last-minute header, securing a 1-1 draw with Slovenia. Zan Karnicnik initially put Slovenia ahead in the 69th minute, but Jovic's dramatic goal, following Aleksandar Mitrovic's shot that hit the crossbar, revived Serbia's chances. Jovic capitalized on Ivan Ilic's corner, heading past Jan Oblak to keep Serbia in contention for advancement.
### Germany and Switzerland's Path to Progress
Germany's 2-0 win over Hungary assured their place in the last 16. Meanwhile, Switzerland drew 1-1 with Scotland, placing themselves in a strong position to advance. Scotland and Hungary appear likely to contend for the third spot in their group. A closely fought draw between Croatia and Albania saw both teams share their first points, with Gjasula scoring an own goal and then managing a dramatic equalizer in the 96th minute.
### Upcoming Matches to Watch
Friday promises a series of exciting encounters, with Slovakia facing Ukraine at 9 a.m. (Eastern), Poland taking on Austria at 12 p.m. (Eastern), and Netherlands going up against France at 3 p.m. (Eastern). Each match is expected to be highly competitive as teams vie for crucial points and positional advantages in their respective groups.
### Extracted Quotes: Insights and Reactions
"Rodri will miss their Group B finale against Albania on Monday."
"This time the Three Lions' clean sheet was sullied."
"It's just not a particularly shrewd tactic when you are one shot away from a problem."
"England never roused themselves from that setback."
"There is work to do for England to convince a skeptical public back home that they are on a tournament-winning trajectory."
"Jovic's 96th-minute strike saved Serbia from potential elimination before their final group game."
As the tournament progresses, the tension and stakes rise with every match. Teams like Spain and Germany have proven their strength, while England and Serbia face critical challenges ahead. The upcoming fixtures promise further drama and excitement, as football fans worldwide remain glued to the unfolding action.