Portugal qualified for the knockout stage after easing past Iran 2-0 in Frankfurt.

葡萄牙在法兰克福以2比0轻松击败伊朗后，成功晋级十六强。

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Every host nation except South Africa in 2010 has advanced to the knockout stage.

除2010年的南非外，每个主办国都挺进了淘汰赛阶段。

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In the knockout stage we go back to the old days and it is much tougher, more stressful.

在淘汰赛阶段，我们就回到了从前，比赛更加艰苦，压力更大。

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England must beat Slovenia in their final group match on Wednesday to reach the knockout stage of the tournament.

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Arsenal needed a point to secure qualification for the knockout stage but they conceded two late goals in Portugal.

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The visitors went into an early lead, but the Blues' sixth Pool Six win ensured they are top seeds for the knockout stage.

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