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European Championship's Biggest Surprises and Breakthroughs

Georgian success and 17-year-old star sparkle. The European Championship in Germany offered several surprises, and players who took the next step in their careers.

European Championship's Biggest Surprises and Breakthroughs

The explanation for the Liverpool player's European Championship success

The Netherlands' national team captain Ronald Koeman has gotten the maximum out of Cody Gakpo in this championship. With a simple change.

The explanation for the Liverpool player's European Championship success

Netherlands advance – after Gakpo's show

Romania was on the hunt for its first quarterfinal in championship context in 24 years. But Cody Gakpo wanted otherwise.

Netherlands advance – after Gakpo's show

England reaches quarterfinals after incredible turnaround

England was almost eliminated from the European Championship in football – then cycling-kicked superstar Jude Bellingham scored the equalizer in the 95th minute of the match and forced an extension against Slovakia. There, England could turn the tables and win the eighth-final with 2–1.

England reaches quarterfinals after incredible turnaround

Ukraine turned it around: "A vital win for the team and the country"

Out badly after the European Championship premiere. Out badly after the first half in the second match.

Ukraine turned it around: "A vital win for the team and the country"

Belgium's Fiasco - Fell After Two Disallowed Goals

Chance after chance was wasted – and twice, star striker Romelu Lukaku had goals disallowed. Then it was a disastrous start to the European Championship for Belgium, who fell to Slovakia with 0–1.

Belgium's Fiasco - Fell After Two Disallowed Goals