Why 24 is an awful number for a knockout tournament | Euro 216

Euro 2016 will be the largest iteration of the tournament to date, with 24 teams competing. But has Uefa tripped up? There’s an 87% chance of qualifying with three 0-0 draws. So rather than making a more exciting tournament, has Uefa encouraged caution? And with the best four third-placed teams qualifying for the round of 16, does that just added confusion? Subscribe for more ► STAY CONNECTED WITH GUARDIAN FOOTBALL: Like football? ► Like sport? ►