The Italian team qualified for the 16th round of the European Championship, after a 1-1 draw against its Croatian counterpart, in the third and final round of the group stage.

The Croatian team advanced. In the 55th minute, Luka Modric scored after he followed a ball that was blocked by goalkeeper Donnarumma.

In the 90th+8th minute, the Italian team scored the equalizer through Mattia Zaccaini after a counterattack that ended With a pass to Zaccaini, who shot it into the net.

The Italian team raised its score to 6 points and qualifies as runner-up behind Spain, while Croatia's score froze at two points in third place.

The Croatian team needs a miracle in order to qualify for the 16th final as the best of three.