Your ultimate guide to Euro 2024
The football world is gearing up for a blockbuster summer headlined by the European Championships, which are set to take place in Germany from June 14 to July 14.
As coaches, players, and fans gear up for a month of high-octane football, here’s everything you need to know ahead of the prestigious tournament.
Key dates
June 14: The tournament kicks off with hosts Germany facing Scotland at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
June 14 – June 26: Group stage matches. 36 thrilling games in just 12 days, including unmissable fixtures like the Netherlands vs France, Spain vs Italy, and Denmark vs England.
June 29 – July 2: Round of 16.
July 5 – July 6: Quarter-finals.
July 9 – July 10: Semi-finals.
July 14: The final, which will take place at the Olympiastadion Berlin.
The favourites
England: With a squad brimming with young talent and significant international experience, England are the favourites in the Euro 2024 winner odds as they desperately seek to end their long wait for a major trophy.
France: The 2018 World Cup winners and finalists again in Qatar, France always have a strong lineup and the depth to challenge for the title. Les Bleus have been disappointing at the last couple of European Championships though, so have a point to prove.
Germany: As hosts, there is an added pressure on Germany to go far this year. The team’s blend of experienced players, like Toni Kroos and Thomas Muller, and young talent, like Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz, could make them a formidable opponent.
Spain: Famous for their technical style of play, the Tiki-Taka kings have built a new generation of incredibly talented players. La Roja are also going into the European Championship on fine form, so could go on another deep run in the tournament.
Host cities and stadiums
Euro 2024 will be showcased across 10 stadiums in 10 different cities.
Berlin (Olympiastadion): As already mentioned, the 74,475-capacity seater Olympiastadion in Berlin will host the final, as well as three group games, a round of 16 encounter, and a quarter-final.
Munich (Allianz Arena): Another venue we’ve briefly touched on, the ultra-modern and spectacular Allianz Arena will be the location of four group games, a round of 16 clash, and a semi-final.
Dortmund (Signal Iduna Park): Signal Iduna Park is famous in Europe for its atmosphere. The 62,000-seater arena will host four group games, a round of 16 game, and a semi-final.
Gelsenkirchen (Veltins-Arena): Schalke’s 50,000-seater Veltins-Arena will host three group games, including the anticipated clash between Spain and Italy, and a round of 16 encounter.
Hamburg (Volksparkstadion), Stuttgart (Mercedes-Benz Arena), Cologne (RheinEnergieStadion), Leipzig (Red Bull Arena), Frankfurt (Deutsche Bank Park), and Dusseldorf (Merkur Speil-Arena) are the other locations to note.
Group stage
The tournament will feature 24 teams divided into six groups of four. Each team will play three matches in the group stage, with the top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, progressing to the knockout stages.
The group stage is an opportunity for the favourites in the bet on Euro 2024 markets to make their presence felt and gain some momentum before the knockout stages, where there is no room for error.
The groups are listed below:
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
