Denis zakaria

Johan Cruijff ArenA: Sixteen of the 24 teams that will contest next summer's UEFA EURO 2024 finals are now known after the Netherlands, Romania and Switzerland secured their places with a game to spare.

The Netherlands beat Ireland 1-0 on Saturday night thanks to Wout Weghorst’s first-half drive that secured the three points necessary for the Dutch to claim second place in Group B.

Ronald Koeman’s side often had difficulty breaking down the visitors' solid back line, although they enjoyed territorial superiority and came closest to doubling their lead when goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, who made a string of saves, touched a stinging Tijjani Reijnders shot onto a post. But, Weghorst's strike proved sufficient, as the hosts celebrated booking their place with a lap of honour at a packed Johan Cruijff ArenA.