As Euro 2024 kicks off, Europe's finest teams have converged to compete for the prestigious title of continental kings. The tournament promises an electrifying mix of talent, drama, and surprises, with reigning champions Italy looking to defend their crown against formidable adversaries such as England, France, Spain, and Portugal. Hosts Germany, with the advantage of home soil, also vie for glory.
Key Players and Teams to Watch
The tournament, which began on June 14 and will conclude with the final on July 14, features many of the world’s top football stars. Spectators can look forward to witnessing the skills of France's Kylian Mbappe and England's Jude Bellingham, among others. Smaller nations like Georgia and Albania hope to upset the balance with surprise performances, adding an extra layer of excitement to the competition.
Format and Advancement
In this 17th edition of the competition, 24 teams will compete in the group stage, with 16 advancing to the knockout stages. These teams will play across 10 German cities, with venues specifically renamed by UEFA for the event. From the initial matches in the group stage to the high-stakes knockout rounds, every game holds the potential to change the course of the tournament.
Venue Overview
The matches will take place in several renowned stadiums across Germany:
- Arena AufSchalke, Cologne Stadium, Waldstadion, and Leipzig Stadium: Hosting games up until the Round of 16. These venues correspond to 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: Hosting games up until the quarterfinals. They are Stuttgart's MHPArena (VfB Stuttgart), Hamburg's Volksparkstadion (Hamburger SV), and Düsseldorf's Merkur Spiel-Arena (Fortuna Düsseldorf).
- Fußball Arena München and BVB Stadion Dortmund: Hosting games up until the semifinals. Corresponding to Munich's Allianz Arena (Bayern Munich) and Dortmund's Signal Iduna Park (Borussia Dortmund).
- Olympiastadion: Hosting games up until the final. This is Berlin’s Olympiastadion (Hertha BSC).
Group Stage Highlights and Schedule
Group A
Germany 5, Scotland 1
Hungary vs. Switzerland, June 15, 9 a.m.
Germany vs. Hungary, June 19, 12 p.m. on FS1
Scotland vs. Switzerland, June 19, 3 p.m. on Fox
Switzerland vs. Germany, June 23, 3 p.m. on Fox
Scotland vs. Hungary, June 23, 3 p.m. on FS1
Group B
Spain vs. Croatia, June 15, 12 p.m. on Fox
Italy vs. Albania, June 15, 3 p.m. on Fox
Croatia vs. Albania, June 19, 9 a.m. on FS1
Spain vs. Italy, June 20, 3 p.m. on Fox
Albania vs. Spain, June 24, 3 p.m. on FS1
Croatia vs. Italy, June 24, 3 p.m. on Fox
Group C
Slovenia vs. Denmark, June 16, 12 p.m. on FS1
Serbia vs. England, June 16, 3 p.m. on Fox
Slovenia vs. Serbia, June 20, 9 a.m. on FS1
Denmark vs. England, June 20, 3 p.m. on FS1
England vs. Slovenia, June 25, 3 p.m. on Fox
Denmark vs. Serbia, June 25, 3 p.m. on FS1
Group D
Poland vs. Netherlands, June 16, 9 a.m. on FS1
Austria vs. France, June 17, 3 p.m. on Fox
Poland vs. Austria, June 21, 12 p.m. on FS1
Netherlands vs. France, June 21, 3 p.m. on Fox
Netherlands vs. Austria, June 25, 12 p.m. on FS1
France vs. Poland, June 25, 12 p.m. on Fox
Group E
Romania vs. Ukraine, June 17, 9 a.m.
Belgium vs. Slovakia, June 17, 12 p.m. on FS1
Slovakia vs. Ukraine, June 21, 9 a.m.
Belgium vs. Romania, June 22, 3 p.m. on Fox
Slovakia vs. Romania, June 26, 12 p.m. on FS1
Ukraine vs. Belgium, June 26, 12 p.m. on Fox
Group F
Turkey vs. Georgia, June 18, 12 p.m.
Portugal vs. Czechia, June 18, 3 p.m. on Fox
Georgia vs. Czechia, June 22, 9 a.m.
Turkey vs. Portugal, June 22, 12 p.m. on Fox
Georgia vs. Portugal, June 26, 3 p.m. on Fox
Czechia vs. Turkey, June 26, 3 p.m. on FS1
Knockout Stage Anticipation
Round of 16
The tournament’s tension will climax as the teams enter the knockout stages:
2A vs. 2B, June 29, 12 p.m. on FS1
1A vs. 2C, June 29, 3 p.m. on Fox
1C vs. 3D/E/F, June 30, 12 p.m. on Fox
1B vs. 3A/D/E/F, June 30, 3 p.m. on Fox
2D vs. 2E, July 1, 12 p.m. on FS1
1F vs. 3A/B/C, July 1, 3 p.m. on Fox
1E vs. 3A/B/C/D, July 2, 12 p.m. on FS1
1D vs. 2F, July 2, 3 p.m. on Fox
Quarterfinals
As the wheat is separated from the chaff, the quarterfinals promise riveting clashes:
TBD vs. TBD, July 5, 12 p.m. on Fox
TBD vs. TBD, July 5, 3 p.m. on Fox
TBD vs. TBD, July 6, 12 p.m. on Fox
TBD vs. TBD, July 6, 3 p.m. on Fox
Semifinals
The final hurdles before the ultimate showdown:
TBD vs. TBD, July 9, 3 p.m. on Fox
TBD vs. TBD, July 10, 3 p.m. on Fox
Final
The competition will culminate in a climactic final:
TBD vs. TBD, July 14, 3 p.m. on Fox
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