England's Euro 2024 campaign pits them against Switzerland in the quarterfinals on Saturday after they battled back to secure a 2-1 extra-time win over Slovakia in the previous round.
The Three Lions are yet to ignite at the tournament and their passage to the last eight owes plenty to midfield star Jude Bellingham.
The Real Madrid star scored the winning goal in England's opening 1-0 victory over Serbia, and his spectacular injury-time goal against Slovakia forced extra time before Harry Kane's eventual clincher in Cologne.
However, amid his crucial on-pitch display, Bellingham was embroiled in controversy against Slovakia, with UEFA opening an investigation into the 21-year-old's conduct.
European football's governing body has since offered an update on Bellingham's availability to face the Swiss.
MORE: Euro 2024 full schedule of matches and latest results, updated LIVE
Is Jude Bellingham playing today vs. Switzerland?
England fans can breathe a sigh of relief ahead of facing Switzerland with Bellingham cleared by UEFA to play .
Following a rapid investigation into Bellingham's crotch-grabbing gesture during the Slovakia game, he learned his punishment from UEFA on July 5 and has been cleared to be included in Southgate's squad to face the Swiss.
UEFA issued the midfielder with a €30,000 fine and a suspended one-match ban.
Breaking: Jude Bellingham fined €30,000 by UEFA for goal celebration
Has one match ban but “subject to a probationary period of one year, starting from the date of the present decision.”
So would only apply if a further incident in the next year
— Rob Harris (@RobHarris) July 5, 2024
That means Bellingham will not miss any games at the tournament due to the incident against Slovakia, unless he is found guilty of breaking UEFA rules again.
However, Turkey centre-back Merih Demiral did not escape direct punishment for a similar offence. The player was given a two-game ban following his apparent "wolf salute" in their 2-1 Round of 16 win over Austria.
What did Jude Bellingham do?
On July 1, UEFA confirmed its Ethics and Disciplinary board had opened an investigation into Bellingham, focusing on a potential violation by the midfielder of the "basic rules of decent conduct".
Bellingham was spotted making what appeared to be a crotch-grabbing gesture after scoring his spectacular bicycle kick. The player later said via social media that it was "an inside joke" to friends inside the stadium, and not aimed at the opposition bench.
🥱❌- An inside joke gesture towards some close friends who were at the game. Nothing but respect for how that Slovakia team played tonight.🤝🏽 https://t.co/H8sETMkPoi
— Jude Bellingham (@BellinghamJude) June 30, 2024
The suggestion was Bellingham could have breached rule 11 2b in UEFA's disciplinary regulations for 2024. The article in question states that any person subject to UEFA's regulations has to "comply with the principles of ethical conduct, loyalty, integrity and sportsmanship".
Article 11 makes it clear that anyone "whose conduct is insulting or otherwise violates the basic rules of decent conduct" will have committed a breach of those principles.
Jude Bellingham Euro 2024 stats: How important is he to England?
Bellingham has been vital for England at Euro 2024, scoring two of their four goals and winning two Player of the Match awards in their opening four games.
Stats correct prior to England vs. Switzerland on July 6.
- Matches played: 4
- Minutes played: 371
- Shots on target: 2
- Goals: 2
- Assists: 0
- Passing accuracy: 88.75%
- Top speed: 33.5 km/h
- Distance covered: 42.07 km
- Tackles won: 6
- Tackles lost: 10
- Yellow cards: 1
When is England vs. Switzerland? Date and time of Euro 2024 quarterfinal
England are in action in their Euro 2024 quarterfinal against Switzerland on Saturday, July 6 at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Dusseldorf.
The game kicks off at 6 p.m. local time (12 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. BST) .
England vs. Switzerland live stream, TV channel
| TV channel | Streaming |
| USA | FOX, TUDN | Fubo , Fox Sports app/website, TUDN app/website ViX |
| Canada | TSN3, TSN4, CTV, TVA Sports | CTV app, TVA+ |
| UK | BBC One | BBC iPlayer |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Sony Ten 2, 3, 2HD, 3HD | JioTV, Sony LIV |
USA: England vs. Switzerland will be televised in the United States on Fox and TUDN (Spanish). These channels are available to stream on Fubo , who are offering a FREE seven-day trial. ViX is also an option for Spanish listeners.
Radio coverage of the match can be followed on SiriusXM FC .
UK: Saturday’s match will be shown in the UK on BBC One and the fans can stream on BBC iPlayer. Fans can also enjoy listening on BBC Radio 5.
Canada: TSN are the main English-language broadcasters for Euro 2024 while TVA provides French options. This match is also being shown on CTV.
Australia: Australia's sole broadcaster for the European Championship is Optus Sport.
India: Euro 2024 matches are available to watch on on JioTV and Sony LIV. England vs. Switzerland can also be viewed on Sony Ten Network on TV.
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