Euro 2024 is electrifying fans worldwide with its compelling drama, spectacular goals, and intensely competitive matches. As the group stage progresses towards its climax on June 26th, the stakes are higher than ever. Eight of the 24 participating nations will face elimination, making every match crucial in determining who advances to the knockout rounds. Understanding the Euros Tables is essential for any fan following the tournament.
The path to the knockout stage is clear: the top two teams from each of the six groups automatically qualify. They will be joined by the four best third-placed teams from across all groups, adding an extra layer of intrigue and competition.
Tiebreakers in the group stage are determined first by points in head-to-head matches between tied teams, a key difference from the World Cup where overall goal difference is initially considered. If teams remain level, then overall goal difference across all group matches becomes the deciding factor.
The knockout stage begins with the round of 16 from June 29th to July 2nd, followed by the quarter-finals on July 5th and 6th, and the semi-finals on July 9th and 10th. The grand final, where the Euro 2024 champion will be crowned, is set for Sunday, July 14th in Berlin.
Let’s dive into a detailed analysis of each group, examining the current standings in the euros tables and projecting potential knockout stage matchups as the tournament unfolds. We will provide regular updates to these euros tables and analysis as Euro 2024 progresses.
Group A Standings
Hosts Germany have secured their place in the knockout stage with dominant performances. They began their campaign with a resounding 5-1 victory over Scotland in Munich and followed up with a solid 2-0 win against Hungary in Stuttgart. Switzerland currently holds the second spot in Group A, thanks to their 3-1 win over Hungary on June 15th and a 1-1 draw with Scotland on June 19th.
| Team | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Germany (Q) | 2 | 6 |
| Switzerland | 2 | 4 |
| Scotland | 2 | 1 |
| Hungary | 2 | 0 |
The winner of Group A will face the runner-up of Group C in Dortmund on June 29th, while the second-placed team will play against the Group B runner-up in Berlin on the same day.
Group B Standings
Group B, often labeled the ‘group of death’, has lived up to its billing. Spain clinched the top spot and advanced to the knockout phase with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Italy.
Italy now faces a crucial final match against Croatia, needing at least a draw to guarantee their progression. A loss to Croatia would see them potentially overtaken in the euros tables. Albania also remains in contention and could reach four points if they defeat Spain. If both Albania and Croatia end up with four points, and Italy is eliminated, goal difference would be the deciding factor between Albania and Croatia, due to their 2-2 draw earlier in the group stage. The other team may still qualify as one of the best third-placed teams, making Group B incredibly tight.
This group also witnessed the fastest goal in European Championship history when Albania’s Nedim Bajrami scored just 23 seconds into their match against Italy on June 15th. However, Italy demonstrated their resilience, securing a 2-1 victory with first-half goals from Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella.
Earlier on the same day, Spain showcased their dominance by defeating 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Croatia 3-0. Goals from Alvaro Morata, Fabian Ruiz, and Dani Carvajal sealed a comprehensive win for Spain. Morata’s goal marked his seventh in European Championship history, placing him just behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Michel Platini in the all-time top scorers list.
| Player | Country | Goals | Tournaments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Portugal | 14 | 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024 |
| Michel Platini | France | 9 | 1984 |
| Alan Shearer | England | 7 | 1992, 1996, 2000 |
| Alvaro Morata | Spain | 7 | 2016, 2020, 2024 |
| Antoine Griezmann | France | 7 | 2016, 2020, 2024 |
Croatia and Albania played out a dramatic 2-2 draw on June 19th. Croatia initially took a 2-1 lead with an Andrej Kramaric goal and a Klaus Gjasula own goal, but Gjasula redeemed himself by scoring at the right end in the fifth minute of added time, securing a point for Albania.
As per the current euros tables, Spain will face a third-placed team in Cologne on June 30th. The runner-up from Group B will compete in the first round-of-16 match in Berlin on June 29th against the second-placed team from Group A.
| Team | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2 | 6 |
| Italy | 2 | 3 |
| Albania | 2 | 1 |
| Croatia | 2 | 1 |
Group C Standings
England’s 1-1 draw with Denmark has ensured they will finish at least in the third-place position in Group C, with four points from their first two games. Denmark and Slovenia are currently tied for second place in the euros tables, with identical records after drawing their match against each other.
Serbia secured their first point with a late equalizer against Slovenia in their match on June 20th.
England leads Group C after their 1-0 victory over Serbia on June 16th. A draw against Slovenia in their final group game on June 25th would guarantee England a spot in the last 16. Denmark will face Serbia simultaneously, in what will be a crucial match for both teams according to the euros tables.
The winner of Group C will play a third-placed team in Gelsenkirchen on June 30th. The runner-up will face the winner of Group A (currently Germany) in Dortmund on June 29th.
| Team | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|
| England | 2 | 4 |
| Denmark | 2 | 2 |
| Slovenia | 2 | 2 |
| Serbia | 2 | 1 |
Group D Standings
A major talking point from the initial Group D matches was Kylian Mbappe’s injury. France’s captain suffered a broken nose in a collision during their 1-0 win against Austria on June 18th. Mbappe, a key player and Golden Boot winner at the 2022 World Cup, was on the bench for France’s subsequent game against the Netherlands.
Mbappe was instrumental in the victory over Austria; his attacking run led to Maximilian Wober’s own goal, securing three points for France.
On June 16th, Netherlands defeated Poland 2-1 in Hamburg, with Wout Weghorst scoring a late winner just minutes after coming on as a substitute.
Poland then suffered a 3-1 defeat to Austria on June 21st, followed by a 0-0 draw between Netherlands and France in Leipzig. These results have confirmed Poland’s elimination from Euro 2024, as reflected in the euros tables.
The winner of Group D will play in the final round-of-16 match on July 2nd in Leipzig against the runner-up of Group F. The Group D runner-up will face the Group E runner-up on July 1st in Dusseldorf.
| Team | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2 | 4 |
| France | 2 | 4 |
| Austria | 2 | 3 |
| Poland (eliminated) | 2 | 0 |
Group E Standings
The most significant upset of the first round occurred in Group E when Slovakia stunned Belgium with a 1-0 victory in Frankfurt on June 17th. This result is considered the biggest upset in European Championship history based on FIFA rankings. Earlier that day, Romania impressed with a 3-0 win over Ukraine, featuring a spectacular long-range goal from Nicolae Stanciu.
Ukraine bounced back with a crucial win against Slovakia on June 21st, lifting them off the bottom of the euros tables and into second place.
Belgium, hoping for Romelu Lukaku to find his scoring form, will play against Romania on June 22nd in a pivotal match to redefine their position in the euros tables.
The winner of Group E will face a third-placed team in Munich on July 2nd. The runner-up will play against the runner-up of Group D on July 1st in Dusseldorf.
| Team | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | 1 | 3 |
| Ukraine | 2 | 3 |
| Slovakia | 2 | 3 |
| Belgium | 1 | 0 |
Group F Standings
The Group F match between Turkey and Georgia on June 18th was arguably the most thrilling game of Euro 2024 so far, ending 3-1 in favor of Turkey. Turkey’s Mert Muldur and Arda Guler scored stunning long-range goals, while Georges Mikautadze scored Georgia’s historic first-ever Euros goal in between.
In the dying moments, with Georgia pushing for an equalizer and their goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili joining the attack, Turkey broke away, and Kerem Akturkoglu scored into an empty net, sealing a 3-1 victory and top spot in the euros tables.
Later that night, Portugal secured a dramatic late win against the Czech Republic. This match saw Pepe become the oldest player in European Championship history at 41, and Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to participate in six European Championship editions.
Portugal will face Turkey next on June 22nd, and Ronaldo will be eager to score in his record-extending sixth Euros after failing to find the net against the Czech Republic. Earlier on the same day, Georgia and the Czech Republic will play in Hamburg, with both teams desperate for a win to avoid being on the brink of elimination according to the euros tables.
The winner of Group F will play a third-placed team in Frankfurt on July 1st, and the runner-up will face the winner of Group D on July 2nd in Leipzig.
| Team | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1 | 3 |
| Portugal | 1 | 3 |
| Czech Republic | 1 | 0 |
| Georgia | 1 | 0 |
As Euro 2024 unfolds, the euros tables will continue to evolve, promising more excitement and shifts in the knockout stage qualification scenarios. Stay tuned for regular updates and in-depth analysis as we track the journey to the final in Berlin.
(Top photo: Denmark score against England; Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP via Getty Images)
