Euro 2024 is set to begin, with the opening match featuring hosts Germany against Scotland at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Friday for the chance to claim Europe’s top football prize.
The 2024 UEFA European Championship will take place over four weeks, from June 14 to July 14, culminating in the final at Berlin’s Olympiastadion. Matches will be held in 10 cities, including Frankfurt, Leipzig, Dortmund, and Hamburg.
Italy came in as champions after beating England at Euro 2020 (to be played in 2021 due to the pandemic). Twenty-four European countries have qualified for the tournament, which UEFA expects a live audience of five billion people worldwide.
Here’s everything you need to know for the 2024 UEFA European Championship:
Where to Watch in the US
In the US, UEFA Euro 2024 matches will be accessible through various platforms. The English broadcast will be available on the Fox Sports network, which includes FS1 and FOX. In addition, all 51 matches will be broadcast on FuboTV, with five matches exclusive to the platform.
For Spanish-language coverage, the match will be broadcast on the TelevisaUnivision network, including Univision, TUDN, and the ViX streaming service.
How many teams qualify?
The tournament will feature 24 teams divided into six groups of four. The top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, will advance to the knockout stage, which consists of three rounds before the final.
Who is your favorite?
The favorites for Euro 2024 include France and England, both of whom have strong squads and excellent new form. Germany, the host country, is also a strong contender. Other teams to watch include Spain and Portugal, each with a mix of seasoned veterans and emerging stars.
Groups and schedules
The groups are as follows:
- Group A: Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland
- Group B: Spain, Croatia, Italy, Albania
- Group C: Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, England
- Group D: Poland, Netherlands, Austria, France
- Group E: Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, Ukraine
- Group F: Turkey, Georgia, Portugal, Czech Republic
The group stage matches will be held from June 14 to June 26, with the knockout stage starting on June 29, and the final culminating on July 14.
Players to watch
Some players are expected to have a significant impact at Euro 2024:
Kylian Mbappé (France): Known for his pace and scoring ability, Mbappé will be central to France’s efforts.
Jude Bellingham (England): The young midfielder has had an outstanding season with Real Madrid and is poised to become a key player for England.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal): At 39, Ronaldo remains a key player for Portugal, aiming to add another international title to his collection.
Florian Wirtz (Germany): The young attacking midfielder looks to be a key player for Germany, bringing creativity and goalscoring ability.
Yamine Yamal (Spain): The young Spanish prodigy is known for his playmaking skills and is expected to be a key contributor to Spain’s campaign.
Federico Chiesa (Italy): Known for his pace and dribbling, Chiesa will be a key player for Italy as they aim for glory.
Dominik Szoboszlai (Hungary): The Liverpool midfielder is crucial for Hungary, known for his playmaking and goal-scoring ability. Szoboszlai’s performance will be crucial if Hungary are to progress beyond the group stage.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia): The Georgian winger is in outstanding form and is expected to be a top performer, leading Georgia’s charge at the tournament.
What happened at the last Euro?
Euro 2020, which was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ended with Italy beating England in a dramatic final at Wembley Stadium. The match ended 1-1 after extra time, Italy won 3-2 on penalties. The victory gave Italy their second European Championship title, their first since 1968. England’s victory was their first loss in a Euro final and their first major tournament final since winning the 1966 World Cup.
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