Ukraine was knocked out of the European Championship on June 26 following a 0-0 draw with Belgium in its Group E match. Romania won the group, followed by Belgium and Slovakia, and those three teams will advance to the round of 16. All four Group E teams finished with four points, but Ukraine lost its chance to advance on goal difference. Ukraine's brave run came to an agonizing end as it became the first team since the tournament increased to 24 teams not to progress with four points.
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