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Belgium reaches knockout stage

De Bruyne shines as Belgium secures spot in Euro 2024 knockout round

Ukraine held to a draw as Belgium advances

BBC Sport journalist at Stuttgart Arena

Belgium has reached the knockout stages of Euro 2024 after a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Ukraine in Stuttgart on Friday.

Kevin De Bruyne was the standout performer for Belgium, dominating the midfield and creating several chances for his team-mates.

The result means Belgium finishes second in Group B, behind Slovakia, who beat Denmark 2-0 in the other group game.

Belgium will now face the winner of Group A in the last 16, while Ukraine is eliminated from the tournament.

In a match played in front of a passionate crowd, both teams had chances to win the game.

Ukraine came close to taking the lead in the first half when Artem Dovbyk hit the post, while Belgium had a penalty appeal waved away in the second half.

But in the end, neither side could find a breakthrough, and the match ended in a draw.

Belgium's progress to the knockout stages is a testament to their strength and resilience.

They have now reached the knockout stages of the last four major tournaments, and will be hoping to go all the way this time around.

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