UEFA European Championship 2024 Qualifiers: Italy Seal Berth With 0-0 Stalemate Against Ukraine - In Pics

Italy earned some redemption by qualifying for the 2024 UEFA European Championship early on Tuesday. Italy needed just a point against Ukraine to claim second spot in Group C and avoid the dreaded playoffs, and they managed a 0-0 draw in Germany. However, there were some nervy moments for the Azzurri. Italy failed to qualify for the past two World Cups after losing playoffs — to Sweden and North Macedonia. After the Azzurri missed out on the 2018 World Cup, they went on to win the following European Championship.

Updated: 21 Nov 2023 10:18 am

UEFA European Championship 2024 Qualifiers: Ukraine vs Italy | Photo: AP/Martin Meissner

Italy players celebrate their qualifying after the Euro 2024 group C qualifying soccer match between Ukraine and Italy at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.

Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates with supporters after the Euro 2024 group C qualifying soccer match between Ukraine and Italy at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.

Ukraine players greet supporters after the Euro 2024 group C qualifying soccer match between Ukraine and Italy at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.

Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma reacts after the Euro 2024 group C qualifying soccer match between Ukraine and Italy at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.

Italy's Gianluca Scamacca blocks a shot during the Euro 2024 group C qualifying soccer match between Ukraine and Italy at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.

Ukraine's Viktor Tsygankov is tackled by Italy's Federico Chiesa during the Euro 2024 group C qualifying soccer match between Ukraine and Italy at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.

Supporters cheer during the Euro 2024 group C qualifying soccer match between Ukraine and Italy at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.

Supporters wave Ukraine's flags before the Euro 2024 group C qualifying soccer match between Ukraine and Italy at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.

Italy's Giacomo Raspadori has a shot during the Euro 2024 group C qualifying soccer match between Ukraine and Italy at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.

Italy's Federico Chiesa, left, is challenged by Ukraine's Yukhym Konoplya during the Euro 2024 group C qualifying soccer match between Ukraine and Italy at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.