Euro 2024: What Will Happen to Group C if Serbia Pull Out of the Tournament

• Euro 2024's Group C could be greatly impacted after Serbia threatened to withdraw from the tournament prematurely
• The Three Lions, who are the only team to record a win so far in the group, are currently topping the log with three points
• Serbia are scheduled to play Slovenia in their next fixture set for Thursday, June 20, before winding up their schedule against Denmark

UEFA could be confronted with a tricky situation at the ongoing Euro 2024 after Serbia threatened to walk out of the tournament.

The Eagles are among the 24 countries taking part in the competition in Germany.

However, the European giants have threatened to quit the tournament prematurely following the events that preceded the Group B clash pitting Albania and Croatia on Wednesday, June 19.

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The match which ended in a 2-2 draw is said to have been marked by unfortunate chants targeting Serbia.

According to Metro UK, Jovan Surbatovic, the General Secretary of Serbian Football Association (FSS), now wants UEFA to take action against the two countries.

In a statement by Surbatovic, the football administrator threatened that Serbia would have no choice but to walk out of the tournament if action is not taken.

"First of all, I want to thank our fans for their support in the match against England and I hope we will beat Slovenia," Surbatovic said.

"What happened is scandalous and we will ask UEFA for sanctions, even if it means not continuing the competition," he continued.

What will happen to Group C if Serbia quits?

In the event Serbia makes good on the threat, Group C, where Serbia is competing, would be greatly affected.

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The pool includes England, Slovenia, and Denmark.

According to SPORTbible, in the event Serbia quits the tournament, their final group-stage clash against Denmark would fall through.

Per UEFA laws, such a scenario would see the Danes handed an automatic 3-0 win and Serbia would also land a huge fine.

While this would be a big boost to Denmark, it means England would need to do whatever it takes to record a positive result in their own fixture against Slovenia to stand a chance of qualifying.

How Group C looks so far

As things stand, Gareth Southgate's charges are topping Group C following their 1-0 slim win over Serbia in their opening game.

Incidentally, they are the only team to record a win in the pool thus far, with Denmark placed second following their 1-1 draw win over Slovenia.

Meanwhile, Serbia are scheduled to take on Slovenia on Thursday afternoon, June 20, with England set to take on Denmark later at the Deutsche Bank Park.

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Southgate defends Phil Foden

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on England boss, Southgate, leaping to the defence of under-fire Manchester City superstar Phil Foden.

Foden came under heavy criticism after a poor display in England's opening Euro 2024 game against Serbia.

Nonetheless, the 24-year-old forward is expected to retain his spot in Southgate's starting XI against Denmark.