The full draw
All times BST
Switzerland v Poland (Saturday 14:00)
Wales v Northern Ireland (Saturday 17:00)
Croatia v Portugal (Saturday 20:00)
France v Republic of Ireland (Sunday 14:00)
Germany v Slovakia (Sunday 17:00)
Hungary v Belgium (Sunday 20:00)
Italy v Spain (Monday 17:00)
England v Iceland (Monday 20:00)
Reaction
Former Republic of Ireland international Kevin Kilbane on BBC Radio 5 live: "It does not get any better than this. We wanted this, we were desperate for this - I fancied our chances.
"It is amazing. I am so happy for Martin O'Neill, the staff and the supporters. They have done us all proud. This is incredible
Key stats
- Portugal forward Ronaldo became the first player to score at four different Euros when he netted against Hungary.
- This year's final is already guaranteed to feature a nation that has never won a major tournament.
- England averaged 60.5% possession in the group stages; Iceland's was 29.0%.
- Victory over Italy was the Republic of Ireland's first Euros win since beating England in their first ever game at the finals in 1988.
Who is out?
Albania's players were rewarded with diplomatic passportsafter a 1-0 win over Romania gave them hope of progressing as one of the best third-placed teams, but missed out on goal difference.
Romania, denied a point against France in the tournament's opening match by a late Dimitri Payet strike, finished bottom of Group A.
Russia's players were widely criticised in the nation's mediaafter finishing bottom of Group B with just one point, despiteholding England to a draw with a late goal of their own. Manager Leonid Slutsky has offered his resignation.
Ukraine were the only side to fail to score and exit without a point, the 2-0 defeat by Northern Ireland ultimately proving enough for O'Neill's side to progress.
Sweden finished bottom of Group E after defeat by Belgium on Wednesday, prompting striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic's retirement.
Turkey's 2-0 victory over the Czech Republic gave them hope of making the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams, but they were denied by the Republic of Ireland's winner against Italy.
The Czechs finished bottom in Group D, while Austria scored just one goal in their three games to finish bottom of Group F.
-(Source: BBCSport)
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