Turkey Needs a Draw to Advance, Czechs Require a Win

Turkey needs just one point from its final group match against the Czech Republic to advance in the European Championship. The Czech Republic, on the other hand, must secure a win and hope for Portugal to defeat Georgia to move forward. Both teams have faced each other 11 times since the Czech Republic became an independent nation.

Turkey needs only a point from its final group match against the Czech Republic in Hamburg to secure a place in the knockout stage of the European Championship. Meanwhile, the Czechs need a win and some help from group-winner Portugal against Georgia in the concurrent game.

The match kicks off at 9 pm local time (1900 GMT, 12.30 am [Thursday]). Here are some key facts: Turkey tops Group F with three points, having beaten Georgia 3-1 before losing 3-0 to Portugal. The Czechs, with one point, lost 2-1 to Portugal and drew 1-1 with Georgia.

Turkey's fate hangs on this match: a loss coupled with a Georgia win over Portugal means elimination. The Czechs' prospects depend on goal difference if both they and Georgia win. Both teams have a history of tight encounters, meeting 11 times since the Czech Republic's formation, each winning five matches with one draw.

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