Everyone loves international tournaments, right? It’s a chance to cheer on your own country, watch a silly amount of football every day for a few weeks and see players and teams you don’t normally get a look at.
That’s why there’s so much excitement building around Euro 2024. After the COVID-19 pandemic pushed Euro 2020 back a year and then the winter 2022 World Cup, international tournaments are coming around thick and fast.
It won’t be long before Euro 2024 is underway, so here’s everything you need to know about this summer’s competition.
- Where is Euro 2024?
Euro 2024 will take place in Germany during the summer of 2024 and will run from 14 June to 14 July
Two countries – Germany and Turkey – announced bids to host Euro 2024 back in 2017 and the Germans took 12 of the 17 votes total.
- Euro 2024 qualifying
Hosts Germany qualified automatically as is tradition, which means 23 spots were up for grabs in the Euro 2024 qualifying rounds.
53 nations were divided into ten groups, with seven groups containing five teams and three containing six.
Each team played everybody in their group home and away, with the winners and runners-up of each group advancing to the Euro 2024 finals.
There are still three remaining spots that will be decided via the play-offs. These will take place in March 2024 with 12 teams taking part.
The teams were selected based on their performance in the 2022/23 Nations League, and, obviously, they couldn’t have already qualified for the finals.
- Every team that has qualified for Euro 2024
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Nation |
Qualification route |
|---|---|
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Germany |
Hosts |
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Spain |
Group A winner |
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Scotland |
Group A runner-up |
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France |
Group B winner |
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Netherlands |
Group B runner-up |
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England |
Group C winner |
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Italy |
Group C runner-up |
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Turkey |
Group D winner |
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Croatia |
Group D runner-up |
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Albania |
Group E winner |
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Czechia |
Group E runner-up |
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Belgium |
Group F winner |
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Austria |
Group F runner-up |
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Hungary |
Group G winner |
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Serbia |
Group G runner-up |
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Denmark |
Group H winner |
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Slovenia |
Group H runner-up |
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Romania |
Group I winner |
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Switzerland |
Group I runner-up |
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Portugal |
Group J winner |
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Slovakia |
Group J runner-up |
- Euro 2024 play-offs
With three places at the tournament still up for grabs, the March international break will see the Euro 2024 play-offs get underway. Made up of 12 teams, the fixtures have now been announced for which nations will compete against one another.
Six one-off games will decide the teams that make it to three respective play-off finals, with the victors in said finals securing their spot at this summer’s European Championship.
The only home nation involved in the play-offs is Wales, who host Finland in Cardiff on Thursday 21 March.
- Euro 2024 play-off fixtures
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Date & kick-off time (GMT) |
Fixture |
Venue |
|---|---|---|
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21/03/2024 – 17:00 |
Georgia vs Luxembourg |
Boris Paichadze National Stadium – Tbilisi |
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21/03/2024 – 19:45 |
Greece vs Kazakhstan |
OPAP Arena – Athens |
|
21/03/2024 – 19:45 |
Israel vs Iceland |
Szusza Ferenc Stadion – Budapest |
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21/03/2024 – 19:45 |
Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Ukraine |
Stadion Bilino Polje – Zenica |
|
21/03/2024 – 19:45 |
Poland vs Estonia |
PGE Narodowy – Warsaw |
|
21/03/2024 – 19:45 |
Wales vs Finland |
Cardiff City Stadium – Cardiff |
- Euro 2024 play-off finals
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Date |
Fixture |
|---|---|
|
26/03/2024 |
Georgia/Luxembourg vs Greece/Kazakhstan |
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26/03/2024 |
Wales/Finalnd vs Poland/Estonia |
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26/03/2024 |
Bosnia & Herzegovina/Ukraine vs Israel/Iceland |
- Euro 2024 stadiums
A number of iconic German stadiums will be used for Euro 2024, including nine that were selected to host games at the 2006 World Cup.
Olympiastadion:
- City: Berlin
- Capacity: 74,461
Games Hosted
- 15 June – Spain vs Croatia
- 21 June – Play-off winner A vs Austria
- 25 June – Netherlands vs Austria
- 29 June – Round of 16
- 6 July – Quarter-final
- 14 July – Final
Allianz Arena- City: Munich
- Capacity: 70,076
Games Hosted
- 14 June – Germany vs Scotland
- 17 June – Romania vs Play-off winner B
- 20 June – Slovenia vs Serbia
- 25 June – Denmark vs Serbia
- 2 July – Round of 16
- 9 July – Semi-final
Signal Iduna Park- City: Dortmund
- Capacity: 65,849
Games Hosted
- 15 June – Italy vs Albania
- 18 June – Turkey vs Play-off winner C
- 22 June – Turkey vs Portugal
- 25 June – France vs Play-off winner A
- 29 June – Round of 16
- 10 July – Semi-final
Mercedes-Benz Arena- City: Stuttgart
- Capacity: 54,906
Games Hosted
- 16 June – Slovenia vs Denmark
- 19 June – Germany vs Hungary
- 23 June – Scotland vs Hungary
- 26 June – Play-off winner B vs Belgium
- 5 July – Quarter-final
Arena AufSchalke- City: Gelsenkirchen
- Capacity: 54,740
Games Hosted
- 16 June – Serbia vs England
- 20 June – Spain vs Italy
- 26 June – Play-off winner C vs Czechia
- 30 June – Round of 16
Deutsche Bank Park- City: Frankfurt
- Capacity: 54,697
Games Hosted
- 17 June – Belgium vs Slovakia
- 20 June – Denmark vs England
- 23 June – Switzerland vs Germany
- 26 June – Slovakia vs Romania
- 1 July – Round of 16
Volksparkstadion- City: Hamburg
- Capacity: 52,245
Games Hosted
- 16 June – Play-off winner A vs Netherlands
- 19 June – Croatia vs Albania
- 22 June – Play-off winner C vs Czechia
- 26 June – Czechia vs Turkey
- 15 July – Quarter-final
Merkur Spielarena- City: Dusseldorf
- Capacity: 51,031
Games Hosted
- 17 June – Austria vs France
- 21 June – Slovakia vs Play-off winner B
- 24 June – Albania vs Spain
- 1 July – Round of 16
- 6 July – Quarter-final
RheinEnergieStadion- City: Cologne
- Capacity: 49,827
Games Hosted
- 15 June – Hungary vs Switzerland
- 19 June – Scotland vs Switzerland
- 22 June – Belgium vs Romania
- 25 June – England vs Slovenia
- 30 June – Round of 16
Red Bull Arena- City: Leipzig
- Capacity: 42,959
Games Hosted
- 18 June – Portugal vs Czechia
- 21 June – Netherlands vs France
- 24 June – Croatia vs Italy
- 32 July – Round of 16
When and where are the Euro 2024 semi-finals?:
The Allianz Arena and Signal Iduna Park – grounds which host the Bundesliga‘s two biggest teams Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund – have been selected as the stadiums to host the Euro 2024 semi-finals.
They are two of the largest club grounds of the ten stadiums chosen for the tournament, with only the Olympiastadion boasting a higher capacity.
- Tuesday 9 July 2024 – Winner Match 45 vs Winner Match 46 (20:00) – Signal Iduna Park
- Wednesday 10 July 2024 – Winner Match 47 vs Winner Match 48 (20:00) – Allianz Arena
When and where is the Euro 2024 final?As was perhaps to be expected, the final of Euro 2024 will take place on 14 July 2024 at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. It is the current home of Hertha Berlin and one of the most famous and physically imposing stadiums in Europe.
- Date: Sunday 14 July
- Kick-off time: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
- Stadium: Olympiastadion
- Capacity: 74,461
- City: Berlin
It is also one steeped in history both in relation to football and away from football. It was built for the 1936 Olympics under orders from Adolf Hitler in what was essentially one of the largest political propaganda stunts ever attempted. Those were the games where Jesse Owens, a black athlete for the USA, won four golds despite Hitler hoping the event would show the supremacy of the Aryan race.
In football terms, it hosted three matches at the 1974 World Cup and six at the 2006 World Cup, including the final between Italy and France. It was a host stadium for the 2011 Women’s World Cup and also held the 2015 Champions League final.
The Olympiastadion is located in the far west of the city, very close to Grunewald Forest. It is easily accessed on both the U-bahn and the S-bahn for travelling fans.
- Euro 2024 groups
The six groups for Euro 2024 have been revealed, with some mouth-watering match-ups taking place this summer.
Group A sees Scotland face hosts Germany, while England reside in a relatively comfortable Group C.
The ‘group of death’ is undoubtedly Group B, with underdogs Albania being handed no mercy in their second European Championship campaign.
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Group A |
Group B |
Group C |
Group D |
Group E |
Group F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Germany |
Spain |
Slovenia |
Netherlands |
Belgium |
Turkey |
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Scotland |
Croatia |
Denmark |
Austria |
Slovakia |
Portugal |
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Hungary |
Italy |
Serbia |
France |
Romania |
Czech Republic |
|
Switzerland |
Albania |
England |
Play-off winner A |
Play-off winner B |
Play-off winner C |
Euro 2024 group stage fixtures
- Group A
|
Date & kick-off time (GMT) |
Fixture |
UK broadcaster |
|---|---|---|
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14/06/2024 – 20:00 |
Germany vs Scotland |
ITV |
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15/06/2024 – 14:00 |
Hungary vs Switzerland |
ITV |
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19/06/2024 – 17:00 |
Germany vs Hungary |
BBC |
|
19/06/2024 – 20:00 |
Scotland vs Switzerland |
BBC |
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23/06/2024 – 20:00 |
Switzerland vs Germany |
BBC |
|
23/06/2024 – 20:00 |
Scotland vs Hungary |
BBC |
- Group B
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Date & kick-off time (GMT) |
Fixture |
UK broadcaster |
|---|---|---|
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15/06/2024 – 17:00 |
Spain vs Croatia |
ITV |
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15/06/2024 – 20:00 |
Italy vs Albania |
BBC |
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19/06/2024 – 14:00 |
Croatia vs Albania |
ITV |
|
20/06/2024 – 20:00 |
Spain vs Italy |
ITV |
|
24/06/2024 – 20:00 |
Albania vs Spain |
BBC |
|
24/06/2024 – 20:00 |
Croatia vs Italy |
BBC |
- Group C
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Date & kick-off time (GMT) |
Fixture |
UK broadcaster |
|---|---|---|
|
16/06/2024 – 17:00 |
Slovenia vs Denmark |
ITV |
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16/06/2024 – 20:00 |
Serbia vs England |
BBC |
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20/06/2024 – 14:00 |
Slovenia vs Serbia |
ITV |
|
20/06/2024 – 17:00 |
Denmark vs England |
BBC |
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25/06/2024 – 20:00 |
England vs Slovenia |
ITV |
|
25/06/2024 – 20:00 |
Denmark vs Serbia |
ITV |
- Group D
|
Date & kick-off time (GMT) |
Fixture |
UK broadcaster |
|---|---|---|
|
16/06/2024 – 20:00 |
Play-off winner A vs Netherlands |
BBC |
|
17/06/2024 – 20:00 |
Austria vs France |
ITV |
|
21/06/2024 – 17:00 |
Play-off winner A vs Austria |
ITV |
|
21/06/2024 – 20:00 |
Netherlands vs France |
BBC |
|
25/06/2024 – 17:00 |
Netherlands vs Austria |
BBC |
|
25/06/2024 – 17:00 |
France vs Play-off winner A |
BBC |
- Group E
|
Date & kick-off time (GMT) |
Fixture |
UK broadcaster |
|---|---|---|
|
17/06/2024 – 14:00 |
Romania vs Play-off winner B |
BBC |
|
17/06/2024 – 17:00 |
Belgium vs Slovakia |
BBC |
|
21/06/2024 – 14:00 |
Slovakia vs Play-off winner B |
BBC |
|
22/06/2024 – 20:00 |
Belgium vs Romania |
ITV |
|
26/06/2024 – 17:00 |
Slovakia vs Romania |
BBC |
|
26/06/2024 – 17:00 |
Play-off winner B vs Belgium |
BBC |
- Group F
|
Date & kick-off time (GMT) |
Fixture |
Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|
|
18/06/2024 – 17:00 |
Turkey vs Play-off winner C |
BBC |
|
18/06/2024 – 20:00 |
Portugal vs Czechia |
BBC |
|
22/06/2024 – 14:00 |
Play-off winner C vs Czechia |
BBC |
|
22/06/2024 – 17:00 |
Turkey vs Portugal |
ITV |
|
26/06/2024 – 20:00 |
Play-off winner C vs Portugal |
ITV |
|
26/06/2024 – 20:00 |
Czechia vs Turkey |
ITV |
- Euro 2024 kits
Each international tournament brings with it a new batch of kits for fans to enjoy on their favourite players and to buy themselves. Euro 2024 is no different, with some delicious strips set to be on display in Germany.
England’s shirts have gone down well, while Belgium have produced a couple of corkers, too. However, the away kits for Scotland and Spain are two designs that leave a lot to be desired.
- Euro 2024 Topps stickers
Panini is the renowned sticker producer for football albums of various competitions, but UEFA have signed the rights over to Topps to be their new exclusive partner for the European Championship until 2028.
Collectors around the continent will be swapping cards and buying packs in the hope of completing their sticker albums over the summer, with elusive shinies and other special items up for grabs.
What we know
- Euro 2024 is the 17th edition of the continental competition which began in 1960
- Italy are the reigning champions after defeating England at Wembley in 2021
- Gareth Southgate’s side are among the favourites for this summer’s tournament, along with World Cup runners-up France.
