Euro 2012 TV Schedule: Must-See Final Group Play Matches

The 2012 European Championships are setting up for a dynamic set of final games in group play. There is going to be a lot up for grabs and some fantastic on-pitch action as teams try to seize what is there for the grabbing. 

To ease your stress over viewership time allotment, here is a guide to the three most compelling games to finish up the group stages. 

Check out the full TV schedule on ESPN.

Czech Republic vs. Poland: Saturday, June 16 at 2:45 p.m. ET on ESPN 2

The Czech Republic have the lead over Poland in the race for second in Group A by a narrow margin of 3-2. 

That means it will be win or go home time for Poland, who have battled to a draw in their first two matches. 

Poland was impressive in their 1-1 draw against Russia their last time on the pitch. That is the same Russian squad that dominated the Czechs 4-1 in their opener. 

This will be a fun match that is loaded with intensity. 

Portugal vs. Netherlands: Sunday, June 17 at 2:45 p.m. ET on ESPN

Portugal saved their hopes of advancing with a big win over Denmark in their second match. They are now tied with Denmark at three points apiece in second place of Group B.

Meanwhile, the powerful Netherlands team is bringing up the rear with precisely zero points. 

Netherlands is far better than they have been playing in group play, and they still have a chance to advance if they can win this match convincingly enough. 

Portugal, on the other hand, will have a good chance at advancing if they can just earn a draw. 

England vs. Ukraine: Tuesday, June 19 at 2:45 p.m. ET on ESPN

Group D has yet to play their second matches, but this match will likely hold England's fate. 

England and France battled to a draw in their opener, while Ukraine took down Sweden. England has Sweden next, and they should be able to notch a win there. 

That means England will have to beat Ukraine to pass them for second, or push themselves ahead of France (depending on what happens with Ukraine vs. France).