By James Cormack Eight teams down. 16 remain. The lack of jeopardy with a 24-team tournament did manifest during the final round of group stage fixtures at Euro 2024, with just a third of the sides that entered departing at the first hurdle. While the group stage in Germany did somewhat simmer after a lightning-fast start, we’ve now entered make-or-break territory. Knockout football beckons! The last 16 has thrown up a nice array of ties. There are blockbusters, scope for upsets, and the chance for pre-tournament underdogs to enjoy a deep run. We should have a lot of fun over the four days dur…