The UEFA Euro 2024 is just around the corner, and football fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating a month of thrilling Euro Championship Matches. Hosted across ten world-class stadiums in Germany, this edition promises to be a spectacle of skill, strategy, and national pride. From Munich to Berlin, the stage is set for 24 nations to battle it out for the coveted Henri Delaunay Trophy. The tournament kicks off on June 14th and culminates in the final on July 14th, ensuring a summer packed with high-stakes encounters.
The opening euro championship match will see hosts Germany facing Scotland in Munich on June 14th. Berlin’s iconic Olympiastadion is poised to host the grand finale on July 14th. Germany has meticulously prepared ten cities to serve as venues, including Berlin, Cologne, Dortmund, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Gelsenkirchen, Hamburg, Leipzig, Munich, and Stuttgart. These cities are ready to welcome fans and teams for a celebration of European football.
A total of 24 teams, representing the best of European football, have been divided into six groups. These teams will compete in 51 matches throughout the tournament. The group stage will be intense, running until June 26th, after which the top teams will advance to the knockout rounds. The knockout stage, featuring the top 16 teams, is scheduled to commence on Saturday, June 29th, promising even more drama and excitement.
To progress to the knockout stage and continue their journey in the euro championship matches, teams must secure a top-two finish in their respective groups. Additionally, the four best third-placed teams from across all groups will also earn a spot in the round of 16, adding an extra layer of competitiveness to the group stage.
Here’s a breakdown of the groups and the teams vying for glory in the Euro Championship matches 2024:
Euro Championship Match Groups and Teams
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
Euro Championship Matches Format
The tournament format is designed to deliver maximum excitement. In the group stage, each team will play against every other team in their group once. The top two teams from each of the six groups, along with the four best third-placed teams, will then proceed to the round of 16, setting up a series of high-stakes knockout euro championship matches.
The knockout stage follows a single-elimination format. Winners from the round of 16 will advance to the quarterfinals, followed by the semifinals, and ultimately, the final euro championship match. In each knockout match, if the score is level after 90 minutes of regular play, extra time consisting of two 15-minute periods will be played. If the scores remain tied after extra time, the match will be decided by a penalty shoot-out, ensuring a dramatic conclusion to each game.
For fans looking to keep track of every moment, a detailed Euro 2024 match schedule is readily available, providing all kickoff times, venues, and live updates. This comprehensive schedule ensures you won’t miss any of the euro championship matches.
Euro Championship Matches Schedule
Group Stage Matches
June 14
Group A: Germany vs Scotland (Munich Football Arena, Munich, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
June 15
Group A: Hungary vs Switzerland (Cologne Stadium, Cologne, 3pm local/13:00 GMT)
Group B: Spain vs Croatia (Olympiastadion, Berlin, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
Group B: Italy vs Albania (BVB Stadion, Dortmund, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
June 16
Group D: Poland vs Netherlands (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, 3pm local/13:00 GMT)
Group C: Slovenia vs Denmark (Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
Group C: Serbia vs England (Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
June 17
Group E: Romania vs Ukraine (Munich Football Arena, Munich, 3pm local/13:00 GMT)
Group E: Belgium vs Slovakia (Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
Group D: Austria vs France (Düsseldorf Arena, Düsseldorf, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
June 18
Group F: Turkey vs Georgia (BVB Stadion, Dortmund, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
Group F: Portugal vs Czech Republic (Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
June 19
Group B: Croatia vs Albania (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, 3pm local/13:00 GMT)
Group A: Germany vs Hungary (Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
Group A: Scotland vs Switzerland (Cologne Stadium, Cologne, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
June 20
Group C: Slovenia vs Serbia (Munich Football Arena, Munich, 3pm local/13:00 GMT)
Group C: Denmark vs England (Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
Group B: Spain vs Italy (Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
June 21
Group E: Slovakia vs Ukraine (Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf, 3pm local/13:00 GMT)
Group D: Poland vs Austria (Olympiastadion, Berlin, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
Group D: Netherlands vs France (Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
June 22
Group F: Georgia vs Czech Republic (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, 3pm local/13:00 GMT)
Group F: Turkey vs Portugal (BVB Stadion, Dortmund, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
Group E: Belgium vs Romania (Cologne Stadium, Cologne, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
June 23
Group A: Switzerland vs Germany (Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
Group A: Scotland vs Hungary (Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
June 24
Group B: Croatia vs Italy (Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
Group B: Albania vs Spain (Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
June 25
Group D: Netherlands vs Austria (Olympiastadion, Berlin, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
Group D: France vs Poland (BVB Stadion, Dortmund, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
Group C: England vs Slovenia (Cologne Stadium, Cologne, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
Group C: Denmark vs Serbia (Munich Football Arena, Munich, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
June 26
Group E: Slovakia vs Romania (Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
Group E: Ukraine vs Belgium (Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
Group F: Czech Republic vs Turkey (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
Group F: Georgia vs Portugal (Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
Rest days on 27 and 28 June
Round of 16 Matches
June 29
2A vs 2B (Olympiastadion, Berlin, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
1A vs 2C (BVB Stadion, Dortmund, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
June 30
1C vs 3D/E/F (Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
1B vs 3A/D/E/F (Cologne Stadium, Cologne, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
July 1
2D vs 2E (Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
1F vs 3A/B/C (Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
July 2
1E vs 3A/B/C/D (Munich Football Arena, Munich, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
1D vs 2F (Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
Rest days on 3 and 4 July
Quarterfinal Matches
July 5
Quarterfinal 1 (Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
Quarterfinal 2 (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
July 6
Quarterfinal 3 (Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
Quarterfinal 4 (Olympiastadion, Berlin, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
Rest days on 7 and 8 July
Semifinal Matches
July 9
Semifinal 1 (Munich Football Arena, Munich, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
July 10
Semifinal 2 (BVB Stadion, Dortmund, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
Rest days on 11, 12 and 13 July
Final Match
July 14
Final (Olympiastadion, Berlin, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
Get ready for a summer of unforgettable euro championship matches. Stay updated with all the action, live scores, and in-depth coverage on dedicated sports news platforms throughout Euro 2024. Don’t miss a single moment of this prestigious tournament!
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