The 2024 Euro promises to be one of the most fascinating football tournaments yet to take place, with 24 teams competing in Germany from June 14 to July 14, 2024, for the most prestigious European glory. Whether you’re a staunch football fan or just waiting to enjoy occasional matches, This is an insights into everything you need to know about the fixtures, schedule, teams, and venues for the forthcoming European Championship.
Tournament Overview.
The 2024 Euros marks the 17th edition of this distinguished UEFA European Tournament. This prestigious tournament will unite the best footballing nations in and across Europe, all vying for the coveted european title.
Where and when will Euro 2024 is set to be held?
Germany are said to be the host nation and have received an automtic qualification .In the History of the tournament, in 1988, West Germany hosted the tournament, but this will be the first time ever Germany will host the European Championship since reunification.
Team and Groups
Teams and Groups
With a total of 24 teams have secured Qualification for the tournament, put into six groups of four. Each group’s top two teams, along with their four best third-placed teams, will proceed to the Round of 16.
List Of Teams
- Germany
- Scotland
- Hungary
- Switzerland
- Slovenia
- Denmark
- Serbia
- England
- Poland
- Netherlands
- Austria
- France
- Belgium
- Slovakia
- Romania
- Ukraine
- Turkey
- Georgia
- Portugal
- Czech Republic
Groups
Fixtures and Schedule
The tournament is scheduled to kick off on June 14, 2024, with the opening Fixture between Germany and Scotland at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The group Matches will run until June 26, the knockout stages will then begin, with a build up to the final on July 14 at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.
Key Dates:
- Group Stage: June 14 – June 26
- Round of 16: June 30 – July 2
- Quarter-finals: July 5 – 6
- Semi-finals: July 9 – 10
- Final: July 14
Group stage
14 June
Group A: Germany vs Scotland (Munich, 21:00)
15 June
A: Hungary vs Switzerland (Cologne, 15:00)
B: Spain vs Croatia (Berlin, 18:00)
B: Italy vs Albania (Dortmund, 21:00)
16 June
D: Poland vs Netherlands (Hamburg, 15:00)
C: Slovenia vs Denmark (Stuttgart, 18:00)
C: Serbia vs England (Gelsenkirchen, 21:00)
17 June
E: Romania vs Ukraine (Munich, 15:00)
E: Belgium vs Slovakia (Frankfurt, 18:00)
D: Austria vs France (Düsseldorf, 21:00)
18 June
F: Türkiye vs Georgia (Dortmund, 18:00)
F: Portugal vs Czechia (Leipzig, 21:00
Round of 16
Saturday June 29
37 1A vs 2C (Dortmund, kick-off 8pm UK time)
38 2A vs 2B (Berlin, kick-off 5pm UK time)
Sunday June 30
39 1B vs 3A/D/E/F (Cologne, kick-off 8pm UK time)
40 1C vs 3D/E/F (Gelsenkirchen, kick-off 5pm UK time)
Monday July 1
41 1F vs 3A/B/C (Frankfurt, kick-off 8pm UK time)
42 2D vs 2E (Düsseldorf, kick-off 5pm UK time)
Tuesday July 2
43 1E vs 3A/B/C/D (Munich, kick-off 5pm UK time)
44 1D vs 2F (Leipzig, kick-off 8pm UK time)
Rest days on 3 and 4 July
Quarter-finals
Friday July 5
45 W39 vs W37 (Stuttgart, kick-off 5pm UK time)
46 W41 vs W42 (Hamburg, kick-off 8pm UK time)
Saturday July 6
47 W43 vs W44 (Berlin, kick-off 8pm UK time)
48 W40 vs W38 (Dusseldorf, kick-off 5pm UK time)
Rest days on 7 and 8 July
Semi-finals
Tuesday July 9
49 W45 vs W46 (Munich, kick-off 8pm UK time)
Wednesday July 10
50 W47 vs W48 (Dortmund, kick-off 8pm UK time)
Rest days on July 11, 12 and 13
Euro 2024 final
Sunday July 14
W49 vs W50 (Berlin, kick-off 8pm UK time)
Where and when the Final is scheduled to be played?
The final is slated to take place at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on Sunday July 14. The stadium now has a capacity of 74,475 and provides a magnificent atmosphere for major sporting events.
Cities And Venues That will Host the Euros?
The 10 host venues are as follows:
- Berlin – Olympiastadion Berlin
- Cologne – Cologne Stadium (RheinEnergieSTADION)
- Dortmund – BVB Stadion Dortmund (Signal Iduna Park)
- Dusseldorf – Dusseldorf Arena (MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA)
- Frankfurt – Frankfurt Arena (Deutsche Bank Park)
- Gelsenkirchen – Arena AufSchalke (Veltins-Arena)
- Hamburg – Volksparkstadion Hamburg
- Leipzig – Leipzig Stadium (Red Bull Arena)
- Munich – Munich Football Arena (Allianz Arena)
- Stuttgart – Stuttgart Arena (MHPArena)
