Euro 2024 is upon us as the best teams in Europe square off to determine who will be crowned kings of the continent. Italy, the reigning champions, will aim to defend their title against formidable opponents like England, France, Spain, and Portugal, who all aspire to write their own chapters in the tournament's illustrious history. Hosts Germany also cannot be counted out, given their rich footballing pedigree and home advantage.
The action began on June 14 and will conclude with the grand finale on July 14. Spectators are in for a treat as some of the world's top players, including France's Kylian Mbappe and England's Jude Bellingham, take center stage. Meanwhile, smaller nations such as Georgia and Albania are eager to spring surprises and make their mark. Out of the 24 teams in the group stage, 16 will advance to the knockout stages.
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Venues
The 17th edition of the competition will see 24 teams compete across 10 German cities. UEFA has renamed the venues specifically for this event, enhancing the sense of occasion. Arena AufSchalke, Cologne Stadium, Waldstadion, and Leipzig Stadium will host games up until the Round of 16. Each venue, steeped in history, promises to provide a fitting stage for the footballing dramas that will unfold.
Games will be played at Gelsenkirchen's Veltins-Arena (Schalke 04), Cologne's RheinEnergieStadion (FC Köln), Frankfurt's Deutsche Bank Park (Eintracht Frankfurt), and Leipzig's Red Bull Arena (RB Leipzig). Stuttgart Arena, Volksparkstadion, and Düsseldorf Arena will host matches up until the quarterfinals, with games taking place at Stuttgart's MHPArena (VfB Stuttgart), Hamburg's Volksparkstadion (Hamburger SV), and Düsseldorf's Merkur Spiel-Arena (Fortuna Düsseldorf).
The semifinals will be held at Fußball Arena München and BVB Stadion Dortmund, known as Munich's Allianz Arena (Bayern Munich) and Dortmund's Signal Iduna Park (Borussia Dortmund), respectively. Berlin's Olympiastadion (Hertha BSC) will be the grand stage for the climax of Euro 2024, hosting the final match on July 14.
Group Stage Standings and Schedule
Group A
Germany opened their campaign with a commanding 5-1 victory over Scotland. The group stage continues with Hungary facing Switzerland on June 15 at 9 a.m., followed by Germany vs. Hungary on June 19 at 12 p.m. (FS1), Scotland vs. Switzerland on June 19 at 3 p.m. (Fox), Switzerland vs. Germany on June 23 at 3 p.m. (Fox), and Scotland vs. Hungary on June 23 at 3 p.m. (FS1).
Group B
Key matches in Group B include Spain vs. Croatia on June 15 at 12 p.m. (Fox) and Italy vs. Albania on June 15 at 3 p.m. (Fox). Croatia will face Albania on June 19 at 9 a.m. (FS1), with Spain meeting Italy on June 20 at 3 p.m. (Fox). The group concludes with Albania vs. Spain on June 24 at 3 p.m. (FS1) and Croatia vs. Italy on June 24 at 3 p.m. (Fox).
Group C
In Group C, Slovenia takes on Denmark on June 16 at 12 p.m. (FS1), while Serbia battles England on June 16 at 3 p.m. (Fox). Further fixtures include Slovenia vs. Serbia on June 20 at 9 a.m. (FS1), Denmark vs. England on June 20 at 3 p.m. (FS1), England vs. Slovenia on June 25 at 3 p.m. (Fox), and Denmark vs. Serbia on June 25 at 3 p.m. (FS1).
Group D
Group D action kicks off with Poland vs. Netherlands on June 16 at 9 a.m. (FS1), followed by Austria vs. France on June 17 at 3 p.m. (Fox). Poland will meet Austria on June 21 at 12 p.m. (FS1), and Netherlands will face France on June 21 at 3 p.m. (Fox). The final group stage matches feature Netherlands vs. Austria on June 25 at 12 p.m. (FS1) and France vs. Poland on June 25 at 12 p.m. (Fox).
Group E
Romania vs. Ukraine on June 17 at 9 a.m. and Belgium vs. Slovakia on June 17 at 12 p.m. (FS1) headline Group E's opening day. Slovakia will then take on Ukraine on June 21 at 9 a.m., followed by Belgium vs. Romania on June 22 at 3 p.m. (Fox). The group finishes with Slovakia vs. Romania on June 26 at 12 p.m. (FS1) and Ukraine vs. Belgium on June 26 at 12 p.m. (Fox).
Group F
Group F gets underway with Turkey vs. Georgia on June 18 at 12 p.m., and Portugal vs. Czechia on June 18 at 3 p.m. (Fox). Subsequent matches include Georgia vs. Czechia on June 22 at 9 a.m., Turkey vs. Portugal on June 22 at 12 p.m. (Fox), Georgia vs. Portugal on June 26 at 3 p.m. (Fox), and Czechia vs. Turkey on June 26 at 3 p.m. (FS1).
Knockout Stage Schedule
Round of 16
The knockout stage begins with a clash between the runners-up of Group A and Group B on June 29 at 12 p.m. (FS1). The winners of Group A will then face the runners-up of Group C on June 29 at 3 p.m. (Fox). Other key round of 16 fixtures include the winner of Group C versus one of the third-place teams from groups D, E, or F on June 30 at 12 p.m. (Fox), and the winners of Group B against a third-place team on June 30 at 3 p.m. (Fox).
Further round of 16 matches feature the runners-up of Group D facing the runners-up of Group E on July 1 at 12 p.m. (FS1), and the winners of Group F taking on a third-place team on July 1 at 3 p.m. (Fox). The knockout stages proceed with the winners of Group E playing a third-place team on July 2 at 12 p.m. (FS1), followed by the winners of Group D against the runners-up of Group F on July 2 at 3 p.m. (Fox).
Quarterfinals
Quarterfinal matches are scheduled for July 5 and 6, with two games on each day at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. (Fox).
Semifinals
The semifinals will take place on July 9 and 10, both at 3 p.m. (Fox).
Final
The pinnacle of Euro 2024 will be the final match, set for July 14 at 3 p.m. (Fox). The tension and excitement will reach a fever pitch as the two best teams vie for continental supremacy.
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