Euro 2012: Squads with the Most Work to Do in Final Round of Group Play

On the final day of the group stages at Euro 2012, there are several teams, such as the Netherlands, that have a lot of work to do if they want to reach the quarterfinal stage.

There aren't many teams already eliminated from the tournament, so there is hope for nearly every squad heading into the final group stages.

Let's look at three squads with the most work to do in the final round of group play.

Croatia

Croatia will look to continue their strong play in Group C with a shocking upset of Spain, and the challenge for the Croatians is certainly a difficult one. Spain have been the best team in the world since their Euro 2008 championship, and they will make life very hard for the Croatians because of their ability to possess the ball.

Croatia won't see much of the ball in this match, so any scoring opportunities that they earn must be taken advantage of. Their defense will also play a huge role in the outcome of this game. One mistake against Spanish forwards Fernando Torres and Pedro could result in the goal that ruins Croatia's tournament run.

Croatia has to play their best game ever to defeat Spain and reach the next round.

Ukraine

Ukraine will attempt to become the only host nation to make the quarterfinal, as Poland lost to the Czech Republic on Saturday.

Ukraine will have their work cut out for them against England in their final Group D match. Since star forward Wayne Rooney will be looking to make a statement in his first Euro 2012 match, the England attack could be unstoppable on Tuesday.

The Ukraine defense will have a really difficult time defending Rooney, Ashley Young, Danny Welbeck and the rest of the English attack in one of the biggest matches of the country's football history.

Netherlands

The Dutch have dug themselves into a hole in Group B, with zero points after two games. But remarkably, they still have hope for a place in the quarterfinal.

The Netherlands must attack and score goals early because the goal-difference tiebreaker could become a factor of a Germany win.

Of all the teams with the most work in the final round of the group stage, the Dutch have the most difficult challenge. They need everything to fall their way to reach the quarterfinal.