The journey to UEFA EURO 2024 has been thrilling, with nations across Europe battling for a coveted spot in the final tournament hosted by Germany. The European Qualifiers, spanning from March to November 2023, delivered drama, surprises, and unforgettable moments. Let’s dive into a detailed recap of the Euro 2024 Results So Far, highlighting key matchdays and outcomes.
Qualified Teams and Tournament Groups
Before we delve into the match-by-match results, it’s essential to acknowledge the teams that have already secured their place in EURO 2024. As hosts, Germany automatically qualified. They are joined by 20 teams who navigated the rigorous qualifying groups. The draw for the final tournament groups has already taken place, setting the stage for exciting clashes next summer.
EURO 2024 Final Tournament Groups:
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: Türkiye, Georgia, Portugal, Czechia
It’s worth noting that the final three spots are yet to be determined through the play-offs in March 2024. These play-offs will add another layer of excitement as nations fight for their last chance to participate in EURO 2024.
Matchday 1 & 2: Kicking Off the Qualifiers (March 2023)
The qualifiers began with a bang in March 2023, setting the tone for the months to come. Matchdays 1 and 2 witnessed some significant results and early indicators of team form.
Matchday 1 (Thursday 23 – Saturday 25 March 2023)
Thursday 23 March 2023
Group C:
- Italy 1-2 England
- North Macedonia 2-1 Malta
Group H:
- Kazakhstan 1-2 Slovenia
- Denmark 3-1 Finland
- San Marino 0-2 Northern Ireland
Group J:
- Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-0 Iceland
- Portugal 4-0 Liechtenstein
- Slovakia 0-0 Luxembourg
Friday 24 March 2023
Group B:
- France 4-0 Netherlands
- Gibraltar 0-3 Greece
Group E:
- Czechia 3-1 Poland
- Moldova 1-1 Faroe Islands
Group F:
- Austria 4-1 Azerbaijan
- Sweden 0-3 Belgium
Group G:
- Bulgaria 0-1 Montenegro
- Serbia 2-0 Lithuania
Saturday 25 March 2023
Group A:
- Scotland 3-0 Cyprus
- Spain 3-0 Norway
Group D:
- Armenia 1-2 Türkiye
- Croatia 1-1 Wales
Group I:
- Belarus 0-5 Switzerland
- Andorra 0-2 Romania
- Israel 1-1 Kosovo
The opening matchday was marked by dominant performances from France against the Netherlands and Spain against Norway, signaling their intent early in the competition. England’s victory over Italy in Naples was another standout result, indicating a strong start for the Three Lions.
Matchday 2 (Sunday 26 – Tuesday 28 March 2023)
Sunday 26 March 2023
Group C:
- England 2-0 Ukraine
- Malta 0-2 Italy
Group H:
- Kazakhstan 3-2 Denmark
- Slovenia 2-0 San Marino
- Northern Ireland 0-1 Finland
Group J:
- Liechtenstein 0-7 Iceland
- Luxembourg 0-6 Portugal
- Slovakia 2-0 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Monday 27 March 2023
Group B:
- Netherlands 3-0 Gibraltar
- Republic of Ireland 0-1 France
Group E:
- Moldova 0-0 Czechia
- Poland 1-0 Albania
Group F:
- Austria 2-1 Estonia
- Sweden 5-0 Azerbaijan
Group G:
- Hungary 3-0 Bulgaria
- Montenegro 0-2 Serbia
Tuesday 28 March 2023
Group A:
- Georgia 1-1 Norway
- Scotland 2-0 Spain
Group D:
- Türkiye 0-2 Croatia
- Wales 1-0 Latvia
Group I:
- Kosovo 1-1 Andorra
- Romania 2-1 Belarus
- Switzerland 3-0 Israel
Matchday 2 provided a shock as Kazakhstan defeated Denmark, while Scotland continued their strong start with a victory over Spain. Portugal and Iceland also showcased their attacking prowess with high-scoring wins.
Matchday 3 & 4: June Fixtures and Shifting Standings (June 2023)
Moving into June, Matchdays 3 and 4 brought more twists and turns as teams jostled for position in their respective groups.
Matchday 3 (Friday 16 – Saturday 17 June 2023)
Friday 16 June 2023
Group B:
- Gibraltar 0-3 France
- Greece 2-1 Republic of Ireland
Group C:
- Malta 0-4 England
- North Macedonia 2-3 Ukraine
Group D:
- Latvia 2-3 Türkiye
- Wales 2-4 Armenia
Group H:
- Denmark 1-0 Northern Ireland
- Finland 2-0 Slovenia
- San Marino 0-3 Kazakhstan
Group I:
- Andorra 1-2 Switzerland
- Belarus 1-2 Israel
- Kosovo 0-0 Romania
Saturday 17 June 2023
Group A:
- Norway 1-2 Scotland
- Cyprus 1-2 Georgia
Group E:
- Albania 2-0 Moldova
- Faroe Islands 0-3 Czechia
Group F:
- Azerbaijan 1-1 Estonia
- Belgium 1-1 Austria
Group G:
- Lithuania 1-1 Bulgaria
- Montenegro 0-0 Hungary
Group J:
- Luxembourg 2-0 Liechtenstein
- Iceland 1-2 Slovakia
- Portugal 3-0 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Scotland’s impressive run continued with a win over Norway, solidifying their position in Group A. England also maintained their momentum with a dominant victory against Malta.
Matchday 4 (Monday 19 – Tuesday 20 June 2023)
Monday 19 June 2023
Group B:
- France 1-0 Greece
- Republic of Ireland 3-0 Gibraltar
Group C:
- Ukraine 1-0 Malta
- England 7-0 North Macedonia
Group D:
- Armenia 2-1 Latvia
- Türkiye 2-0 Wales
Group H:
- Finland 6-0 San Marino
- Northern Ireland 0-1 Kazakhstan
- Slovenia 1-1 Denmark
Group I:
- Belarus 2-1 Kosovo
- Israel 2-1 Andorra
- Switzerland 2-2 Romania
Tuesday 20 June 2023
Group A:
- Norway 3-1 Cyprus
- Scotland 2-0 Georgia
Group E:
- Faroe Islands 1-3 Albania
- Moldova 3-2 Poland
Group F:
- Austria 2-0 Sweden
- Estonia 0-3 Belgium
Group G:
- Bulgaria 1-1 Serbia
- Hungary 2-0 Lithuania
Group J:
- Bosnia and Herzegovina 0-2 Luxembourg
- Iceland 0-1 Portugal
- Liechtenstein 0-1 Slovakia
England’s 7-0 thrashing of North Macedonia was a highlight of Matchday 4, demonstrating their attacking prowess. France, Scotland, and Portugal also continued their winning streaks, strengthening their qualifying bids.
Matchday 5 & 6: September Showdowns and Qualification Races Heat Up (September 2023)
As the qualifiers progressed into September, Matchdays 5 and 6 became crucial. The pressure intensified as teams aimed to secure crucial points to solidify their chances of qualification.
Matchday 5 (Thursday 7 – Friday 8 September 2023)
Thursday 7 September 2023
Group B:
- France 2-0 Republic of Ireland
- Netherlands 3-0 Greece
Group E:
- Czechia 1-1 Albania
- Poland 2-0 Faroe Islands
Group G:
- Lithuania 2-2 Montenegro
- Serbia 1-2 Hungary
Group H:
- Kazakhstan 0-1 Finland
- Denmark 4-0 San Marino
- Slovenia 4-2 Northern Ireland
Friday 8 September 2023
Group A:
- Georgia 1-7 Spain
- Cyprus 0-3 Scotland
Group D:
- Croatia 5-0 Latvia
- Türkiye 1-1 Armenia
Group J:
- Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-1 Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg 3-1 Iceland
- Slovakia 0-1 Portugal
Spain’s dominant 7-1 victory over Georgia was a standout result, showcasing their attacking firepower. Hungary’s away win against Serbia was also significant in Group G.
Matchday 6 (Saturday 9 – Tuesday 12 September 2023)
Saturday 9 September 2023
Group C:
- Ukraine 1-1 England
- North Macedonia 1-1 Italy
Group F:
- Azerbaijan 0-1 Belgium
- Estonia 0-5 Sweden
Group I:
- Andorra 0-0 Belarus
- Kosovo 2-2 Switzerland
- Romania 1-1 Israel
Sunday 10 September 2023
Group B:
- Greece 5-0 Gibraltar
- Republic of Ireland 1-2 Netherlands
Group E:
- Faroe Islands 0-1 Moldova
- Albania 2-0 Poland
Group G:
- Montenegro 2-1 Bulgaria
- Lithuania 1-3 Serbia
Group H:
- Kazakhstan 1-0 Northern Ireland
- Finland 0-1 Denmark
- San Marino 0-4 Slovenia
Monday 11 September 2023
Group D:
- Armenia 0-1 Croatia
- Latvia 0-2 Wales
Group J:
- Iceland 1-0 Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Portugal 9-0 Luxembourg
- Slovakia 3-0 Liechtenstein
Tuesday 12 September 2023
Group A:
- Norway 2-1 Georgia
- Spain 6-0 Cyprus
Group C:
- Italy 2-1 Ukraine
- Malta 0-2 North Macedonia
Group F:
- Belgium 5-0 Estonia
- Sweden 1-3 Austria
Group I:
- Israel 1-0 Belarus
- Romania 2-0 Kosovo
- Switzerland 3-0 Andorra
Portugal’s record-breaking 9-0 victory over Luxembourg highlighted Matchday 6. Italy’s narrow win against Ukraine was crucial in Group C, while Austria’s away win against Sweden put them in a strong position in Group F.
Matchday 7 & 8: October Deciders and Qualification Clinches (October 2023)
October witnessed Matchdays 7 and 8, where some teams began to clinch their EURO 2024 spots, while others faced mounting pressure to stay in contention.
Matchday 7 (Thursday 12 – Friday 13 October 2023)
Thursday 12 October 2023
Group A:
- Cyprus 0-4 Norway
- Spain 2-0 Scotland
Group D:
- Croatia 0-1 Türkiye
- Latvia 2-0 Armenia
Group E:
- Albania 3-0 Czechia
- Faroe Islands 0-2 Poland
Group I:
- Andorra 0-3 Kosovo
- Belarus 0-0 Romania
Friday 13 October 2023
Group B:
- Netherlands 1-2 France
- Republic of Ireland 0-2 Greece
Group F:
- Austria 2-3 Belgium
- Estonia 0-2 Azerbaijan
Group J:
- Iceland 1-1 Luxembourg
- Liechtenstein 0-2 Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Portugal 3-2 Slovakia
France secured their qualification with a win over the Netherlands. Turkey’s victory against Croatia was a significant step towards their qualification from Group D.
Matchday 8 (Sunday 15 – Wednesday 15 November 2023)
Sunday 15 October 2023
Group A:
- Georgia 4-0 Cyprus
- Norway 0-1 Spain
Group D:
- Türkiye 4-0 Latvia
- Wales 2-1 Croatia
Group E:
- Czechia 1-0 Faroe Islands
- Poland 1-1 Moldova
Group I:
- Switzerland 3-3 Belarus
- Romania 4-0 Andorra
Monday 16 October 2023
Group B:
- Gibraltar 0-4 Republic of Ireland
- Greece 0-1 Netherlands
Group F:
- Azerbaijan 0-1 Austria
- Belgium 1-1 Sweden Match abandoned at half-time, result confirmed as final.
Group J:
- Bosnia and Herzegovina 0-5 Portugal
- Iceland 4-0 Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg 0-1 Slovakia
Tuesday 17 October 2023
Group C:
- England 3-1 Italy
- Malta 1-3 Ukraine
Group G:
- Lithuania 2-2 Hungary
- Serbia 3-1 Montenegro
Group H:
- Finland 1-2 Kazakhstan
- Northern Ireland 0-1 Slovenia
- San Marino 1-2 Denmark
Sunday 12 November 2023
Group I:
- Kosovo 1-0 Israel
England’s victory over Italy at Wembley secured their place at EURO 2024. Spain also qualified from Group A during this matchday. The abandoned match between Belgium and Sweden, later confirmed as a 1-1 draw, had implications for Group F standings.
Matchday 9 & 10: November Finales and Qualified Nations Confirmed (November 2023)
The final international break of 2023, featuring Matchdays 9 and 10 in November, concluded the European Qualifiers group stage. Many more nations confirmed their places at EURO 2024 during these decisive matches.
Matchday 9 (Thursday 16 – Saturday 18 November 2023)
Thursday 16 November 2023
Group A:
- Georgia 2-2 Scotland
- Cyprus 1-3 Spain
Group F:
- Azerbaijan 3-0 Sweden
- Estonia 0-2 Austria
Group G:
- Bulgaria 2-2 Hungary
- Montenegro 2-0 Lithuania
Group J:
- Liechtenstein 0-2 Portugal
- Luxembourg 4-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Slovakia 4-2 Iceland
Friday 17 November 2023
Group C:
- England 2-0 Malta
- Italy 5-2 North Macedonia
Group E:
- Moldova 1-1 Albania
- Poland 1-1 Czechia
Group H:
- Kazakhstan 3-1 San Marino
- Finland 4-0 Northern Ireland
- Denmark 2-1 Slovenia
Saturday 18 November 2023
Group B:
- France 14-0 Gibraltar
- Netherlands 1-0 Republic of Ireland
Group D:
- Armenia 1-1 Wales
- Latvia 0-2 Croatia
Group I:
- Belarus 1-0 Andorra
- Israel 1-2 Romania
- Switzerland 1-1 Kosovo
France’s historic 14-0 victory against Gibraltar was a record-breaking moment in qualifying history. Portugal, Denmark, and Albania were among the nations who secured qualification during Matchday 9.
Matchday 10 (Sunday 19 – Tuesday 21 November 2023)
Sunday 19 November 2023
Group A:
- Scotland 3-3 Norway
- Spain 3-1 Georgia
Group F:
- Belgium 5-0 Azerbaijan
- Sweden 2-0 Estonia
Group G:
- Hungary 3-1 Montenegro
- Serbia 2-2 Bulgaria
Group J:
- Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-2 Slovakia
- Liechtenstein 0-1 Luxembourg
- Portugal 2-0 Iceland
Monday 20 November 2023
Group C:
- North Macedonia 1-1 England
- Ukraine 0-0 Italy
Group E:
- Albania 0-0 Faroe Islands
- Czechia 3-0 Moldova
Group H:
- Northern Ireland 2-0 Denmark
- San Marino 1-2 Finland
- Slovenia 2-1 Kazakhstan
Tuesday 21 November 2023
Group B:
- Gibraltar 0-6 Netherlands
- Greece 2-2 France
Group D:
- Croatia 1-0 Armenia
- Wales 1-1 Türkiye
Group I:
- Andorra 0-2 Israel
- Kosovo 0-1 Belarus
- Romania 1-0 Switzerland
Matchday 10 confirmed the final automatic qualifiers from each group. Italy secured their spot with a draw against Ukraine, while Croatia also confirmed their participation with a victory over Armenia.
Looking Ahead to EURO 2024
With the European Qualifiers group stage concluded, anticipation is building for EURO 2024. The already qualified teams are preparing, and football fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting the play-offs in March 2024 to determine the final three participants.
Key Dates to Remember:
- 14 June 2024: UEFA EURO 2024 finals opener
- 14 July 2024: UEFA EURO 2024 final
The EURO 2024 tournament promises to be a spectacular event, showcasing the best of European football. Stay tuned to eurodripusa.net for more updates, analysis, and coverage as we approach the finals in Germany!
