Euro 2024 talking points: Most, least impressive teams and predictions

Euro 2024 is down to the final 16 teams, as eight are headed home after an exciting group stage.

We asked ESPN FC's writers at the tournament what they have made of things so far now we're heading into the round of 16 on Saturday .

Gab Marcotti : This feels like a genuine tournament, and not like the reality TV show set that Qatar was (and, to a lesser degree, Russia 2018 ), with fans appearing as extras.

Julien Laurens : The atmosphere in stadiums has been amazing everywhere I have been, it sounds amazing.

UEFA should go back to 16 teams, but obviously money talks here, so at least when they inevitably go to 32 teams, we can dispense with this four "best third -place finishers" nonsense.

The atmosphere created by the fans is one of the best things at the tournament, says Dawson .

Laurens : I think some of the bigger names haven't really stood out yet, though that doesn't really bother me that much.. it's a chance to see others shine and come to the fore.

Dawson : Georgia are rightly being highlighted by the story of their incredible group.

Austria have been box office and wonderful to watch, but Austria are contenders for the trophy.

Spain have been the best team through the group stage with three wins from three .