Belgium qualified for the last 16 of Euro 2024 Wednesday after a 0-0 draw with Ukraine, who exited the tournament despite all four teams in Group E finishing level on four points.
Romania took the top spot ahead of Belgium after scoring more goals in the group following their 1-1 draw with Slovakia, who also go through as one of the four best third-placed sides.
Belgium supporters reacted furiously at the final whistle in Stuttgart, with captain Kevin De Bruyne appearing to tell his teammates not to go over to acknowledge them as the whistles and jeers grew louder.
They will play France in the next round and have landed themselves on the tougher side of the draw which also features hosts Germany, Spain, and Portugal.
Ukraine’s brave run came to an agonizing end as they became the first team since the tournament increased to 24 teams not to progress with four points.