Euro 2024 is upon us, and Europe's best teams are ready to square off to determine who will be crowned kings of the continent. Defending champions Italy are back to protect their title, but powerhouse nations like England, France, Spain, and Portugal aim to dethrone them. We can't forget about hosts Germany, who will undoubtedly be looking to leverage home advantage in their quest for glory.
The action commenced on June 14 and will culminate on July 14, with the grand final. This summer's tournament will showcase some of the world's top football talent, including France's electrifying Kylian Mbappe and England's emerging star Jude Bellingham. Beyond the traditional powerhouses, smaller nations like Georgia and Albania will be eager to make their mark by delivering some thrilling upsets.
Venues and Locations
The 17th edition of this prestigious competition will see 24 teams battling it out across 10 cities in Germany. UEFA has taken the step of renaming several venues specifically for this event to maintain a consistent and recognizable branding throughout the tournament.
Arena AufSchalke, Cologne Stadium, Waldstadion, and Leipzig Stadium are set to host matches up to the Round of 16. 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) will welcome fans through this initial phase.
Stuttgart Arena, Volksparkstadion, and Düsseldorf Arena will be the venues for the action up until the quarterfinals. Stuttgart's MHPArena (VfB Stuttgart), Hamburg's Volksparkstadion (Hamburger SV), and Düsseldorf's Merkur Spiel-Arena (Fortuna Düsseldorf) ensure regional diversity throughout the tournament.
As the tournament progresses to the semifinals, the Fußball Arena München and BVB Stadion Dortmund will come into the spotlight. Fans will flock to Munich's Allianz Arena (Bayern Munich) and Dortmund's Signal Iduna Park (Borussia Dortmund) to catch high-stakes clashes featuring Europe's elite.
All eyes will ultimately turn to Berlin's Olympiastadion, the historic venue set to host matches up to the final showdown on July 14.
Group Stage Standings and Schedule
Group A
The tournament began with Germany's dominant 5-1 win over Scotland. Upcoming fixtures include Hungary vs. Switzerland on June 15, Germany vs. Hungary on June 19, and Scotland vs. Switzerland later the same day. The group round-robin will conclude with Switzerland facing Germany and Scotland squaring off against Hungary on June 23.
Group B
Spain will face Croatia on June 15, followed by Italy taking on Albania. Other critical matches include Croatia vs. Albania on June 19 and a blockbuster encounter between Spain and Italy on June 20. The group stage will wrap up with Albania vs. Spain and Croatia vs. Italy on June 24.
Group C
Group C features intriguing matchups such as Slovenia vs. Denmark on June 16, and Serbia vs. England on the same day. Further fixtures include Slovenia vs. Serbia and Denmark vs. England on June 20, concluding with England vs. Slovenia and Denmark vs. Serbia on June 25.
Group D
Poland will face the Netherlands on June 16, followed by Austria vs. France on June 17. The schedule progresses with Poland vs. Austria and Netherlands vs. France on June 21, wrapping up with Netherlands vs. Austria and France vs. Poland on June 25.
Group E
Romania plays Ukraine on June 17, and Belgium meets Slovakia later that day. Key matchups include Slovakia vs. Ukraine on June 21 and Belgium vs. Romania on June 22. The group phase concludes with Slovakia vs. Romania and Ukraine vs. Belgium on June 26.
Group F
On June 18, Turkey goes head-to-head with Georgia, followed by Portugal vs. Czechia. Georgia vs. Czechia and Turkey vs. Portugal will take place on June 22. The final group matches are Georgia vs. Portugal and Czechia vs. Turkey on June 26.
Knockout Stage Schedule
Round of 16
The Round of 16 kicks off on June 29 with 2A vs. 2B and 1A vs. 2C later that day. The knockout phase continues with 1C vs. 3D/E/F and 1B vs. 3A/D/E/F on June 30. It wraps up with 2D vs. 2E and 1F vs. 3A/B/C on July 1, followed by 1E vs. 3A/B/C/D and 1D vs. 2F on July 2.
Quarterfinals
The quarterfinals take place on July 5 and 6, featuring four high-stakes matches. The first two matches are scheduled on July 5, while the remaining two will unfold on July 6.
Semifinals
The semifinals are set for July 9 and 10, with both matches scheduled for 3 p.m. on Fox, featuring the best four teams vying for a spot in the final.
Final
The grand final will determine the new kings of European football on July 14 at 3 p.m., broadcast live on Fox. As the tournament progresses, the excitement and drama are set to captivate football fans around the world.
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