Euro 2024 has moved into the knockout phase, with matches in this round kicking off on June 29th and culminating in the tournament final on July 14th. While Poland unfortunately will not be participating in this stage after a disappointing group stage performance, the excitement for the rest of Euro 2024 remains high. Let’s dive into the Euro 2024 schedule to ensure you don’t miss any of the crucial matches.
Euro 2024 Match Schedule in Germany
| Date | Time | Match | City | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2024 | 21:00 | Germany – Scotland 5:1 | Munich | Group |
| June 15, 2024 | 15:00 | Hungary – Switzerland 1:3 | Cologne | Group |
| June 15, 2024 | 18:00 | Spain – Croatia 3:0 | Berlin | Group |
| June 15, 2024 | 21:00 | Italy – Albania 2:1 | Dortmund | Group |
| June 16, 2024 | 18:00 | Slovenia – Denmark 1:2 | Stuttgart | Group |
| June 16, 2024 | 21:00 | Serbia – England 0:1 | Gelsenkirchen | Group |
| June 16, 2024 | 15:00 | Poland – Netherlands 1:2 | Hamburg | Group |
| June 17, 2024 | 21:00 | Austria – France 0:1 | Dusseldorf | Group |
| June 17, 2024 | 15:00 | Romania – Ukraine 3:0 | Munich | Group |
| June 17, 2024 | 18:00 | Belgium – Slovakia 0:1 | Frankfurt | Group |
| June 18, 2024 | 18:00 | Turkey – Georgia 3:1 | Dortmund | Group |
| June 18, 2024 | 21:00 | Portugal – Czech Republic 2:1 | Leipzig | Group |
| June 19, 2024 | 15:00 | Croatia – Albania 2:2 | Hamburg | Group |
| June 19, 2024 | 18:00 | Germany – Hungary 2:0 | Stuttgart | Group |
| June 19, 2024 | 21:00 | Scotland – Switzerland 1:1 | Cologne | Group |
| June 20, 2024 | 15:00 | Slovenia – Serbia 1:1 | Munich | Group |
| June 20, 2024 | 18:00 | Denmark – England 1:1 | Frankfurt | Group |
| June 20, 2024 | 21:00 | Spain – Italy 1:0 | Gelsenkirchen | Group |
| June 21, 2024 | 15:00 | Slovakia – Ukraine 1:2 | Dusseldorf | Group |
| June 21, 2024 | 18:00 | Poland – Austria 1:3 | Berlin | Group |
| June 21, 2024 | 21:00 | Netherlands – France 0:0 | Leipzig | Group |
| June 22, 2024 | 15:00 | Georgia – Czech Republic 1:1 | Hamburg | Group |
| June 22, 2024 | 18:00 | Turkey – Portugal 0:3 | Dortmund | Group |
| June 22, 2024 | 21:00 | Belgium – Romania 2:0 | Cologne | Group |
| June 23, 2024 | 21:00 | Switzerland – Germany 1:1 | Frankfurt | Group |
| June 23, 2024 | 21:00 | Scotland – Hungary 0:1 | Stuttgart | Group |
| June 24, 2024 | 21:00 | Albania – Spain 0:1 | Dusseldorf | Group |
| June 24, 2024 | 21:00 | Croatia – Italy 1:1 | Leipzig | Group |
| June 25, 2024 | 18:00 | Netherlands – Austria 2:3 | Berlin | Group |
| June 25, 2024 | 18:00 | France – Poland 1:1 | Dortmund | Group |
| June 25, 2024 | 21:00 | England – Slovenia 0:0 | Cologne | Group |
| June 25, 2024 | 21:00 | Denmark – Serbia 0:0 | Munich | Group |
| June 26, 2024 | 18:00 | Slovakia – Romania 1:1 | Frankfurt | Group |
| June 26, 2024 | 18:00 | Ukraine – Belgium 0:0 | Stuttgart | Group |
| June 26, 2024 | 21:00 | Georgia – Portugal 2:0 | Gelsenkirchen | Group |
| June 26, 2024 | 21:00 | Czech Republic – Turkey 1:2 | Hamburg | Group |
| June 29, 2024 | 18:00 | Switzerland – Italy 2:0 | Berlin | Round of 16 |
| June 29, 2024 | 21:00 | Germany – Denmark 2:0 | Dortmund | Round of 16 |
| June 30, 2024 | 18:00 | England – Slovakia 2:1 (AET) | Gelsenkirchen | Round of 16 |
| June 30, 2024 | 21:00 | Spain – Georgia 4:1 | Cologne | Round of 16 |
| July 01, 2024 | 18:00 | France – Belgium 1:0 | Duesseldorf | Round of 16 |
| July 01, 2024 | 21:00 | Portugal – Slovenia 0:0 (3-0 PK) | Frankfurt | Round of 16 |
| July 02, 2024 | 18:00 | Romania – Netherlands 0:3 | Munich | Round of 16 |
| July 02, 2024 | 21:00 | Austria – Turkey 1:2 | Leipzig | Round of 16 |
| July 05, 2024 | 18:00 | Spain – Germany 2:1 (AET) | Stuttgart | Quarter-finals |
| July 05, 2024 | 21:00 | France – Portugal 0:0 (5-3 PK) | Hamburg | Quarter-finals |
| July 06, 2024 | 18:00 | England – Switzerland 1:1 (5-3 PK) | Duesseldorf | Quarter-finals |
| July 06, 2024 | 21:00 | Netherlands – Turkey | Berlin | Quarter-finals |
| July 09, 2024 | 21:00 | Spain – France 2:1 | Munich | Semi-finals |
| July 10, 2024 | 21:00 | England – Netherlands 2:1 | Dortmund | Semi-finals |
| July 14, 2024 | 21:00 | Spain – England 2:1 | Berlin | Final |
Euro 2024 Bracket
Euro 2024 knockout stage bracket visualizing the path to the final in Berlin.
Euro 2024 – Key Information
| Event | Euro 2024 Championship |
|---|---|
| Opening Match | June 14 |
| Final | July 14 |
| Group Stage | June 14 – June 26 |
| Organizer | UEFA |
| Host Country | Germany |
| Host Cities | Berlin, Munich, Dortmund, Stuttgart, Gelsenkirchen, Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Cologne, Leipzig |
| Number of Teams | 24 |
| Number of Matches | 51 |
Euro 2024 Group Stage Schedule Breakdown
In Group A of Euro 2024, Germany secured their place without qualifying matches as the host nation. Their participation kicked off the tournament on June 14th against Scotland. Hungary and Switzerland also began their tournament journey on June 15th in this group.
Group B of Euro 2024 was anticipated to be highly competitive until the very last moment. Spain, Italy, and Croatia, all powerhouses, aimed to top the group. The initial match between Spain and Croatia set the stage for the group’s intensity, starting on June 15th, 2024. The highlight clash between Spain and Italy took place on June 20th.
Group C of Euro 2024 was also expected to deliver excitement. England was considered the favorite, but Denmark and Serbia were strong contenders. The most eagerly awaited match in this group, Denmark vs. England, was played on June 20th as part of the second round of matches.
Group D of Euro 2024 held particular interest, although Poland unfortunately underperformed and exited early. France and the Netherlands were pre-tournament favorites to advance. Poland’s tournament began on June 16th against the Netherlands. The key fixture in this group, the match between France and the Netherlands, was scheduled for June 21st.
Poland’s Euro 2024 Matches Schedule
- Poland – Netherlands 1:2 (June 16, 3:00 PM CEST, Hamburg)
- Poland – Austria 1:3 (June 21, 6:00 PM CEST, Berlin)
- France – Poland 1:1 (June 25, 6:00 PM CEST, Dortmund)
Group E of Euro 2024 was headlined by Belgium as the clear favorite. The team, led by Domenico Tedesco, was expected to comfortably secure the top spot. Slovakia, Romania, and Ukraine aimed to challenge their dominance. Group E matches began on June 17th.
Group F of Euro 2024 was considered one of the most open groups, with no clear second favorite after Portugal. While Portugal was favored to win the group, Czech Republic and Turkey were both aiming for a knockout stage qualification. Matches in Group F started on June 18th, 2024, being the last group to commence play.
Euro 2024 Knockout Stage: Path to the Final
From the 24 teams that started Euro 2024, 16 advanced to the knockout stage of the European Championship. The top two teams from each of the six Euro 2024 groups, along with the four best third-placed teams, progressed to the Round of 16. In the knockout phase, each tie is decided in a single match. A draw after regular time leads to extra time, and if needed, a penalty shootout.
The knockout stage comprises 15 matches in total. The Round of 16 matches commenced on June 29th. The Euro 2024 final, the most anticipated match of the tournament, is scheduled for July 14th, 2024, with a kick-off time of 9:00 PM CEST. As in previous European Championships, there will be no third-place play-off match.
Euro 2024 in Germany: Host Nation
Germany is hosting the European Championship for the third time. West Germany hosted Euro 1988, and four matches of Euro 2020 were held in Munich. Euro 2024 is being played across ten stadiums in ten German cities. The opening match took place on June 14th at the Allianz Arena in Munich (Germany vs. Scotland), and the final will be held on July 14th at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. The finalists will also play in Dortmund, Gelsenkirchen, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Cologne, Leipzig, and Frankfurt am Main.
The Euro 2024 draw took place on December 2, 2023, in Hamburg, determining 21 of the 24 finalists at that time. The final three spots were filled by teams that qualified through the play-offs. Poland was among these, overcoming Estonia 5-1 and then winning against Wales on penalties in the play-off final to secure their place.
Key Group Stage Highlights
The European Championship always draws significant attention from fans across the continent, rivaled in viewership only by the FIFA World Cup finals. Euro 2024 group stage was filled with exciting matchups in every group. The schedule ensured that there were usually three or four matches to look forward to each day (especially in the first two rounds). This article provides a comprehensive overview of the most important dates and the full tournament schedule, covering both the group and knockout phases.
When Did Euro 2024 Start?
The Euro 2024 opening match was played on June 14, 2024, at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Hosts Germany faced Scotland in the opening fixture, which started at 9:00 PM CEST and was the only match on the first day of the tournament.
Which Group Was Poland In?
Poland was placed in Group D of Euro 2024. They faced a challenging task in the group stage against France, Netherlands, and Austria. France and the Netherlands were considered strong favorites to advance to the knockout stage from the top two spots. Poland was unfortunately left to compete for a possible third-place qualification, which ultimately did not materialize.
Euro 2024 Match Schedule – Key Group Stage Fixtures
In the Euro 2024 finals, 24 national teams competed in six groups during the first phase of the tournament. While most groups had clear favorites, some promised intense battles for the top spots. Group B, featuring Spain, Italy, and Croatia, stood out in this regard. Matches between these teams were highly anticipated and crucial for determining who would advance.
In other groups, the Denmark vs. England (Group C) and Netherlands vs. France (Group D) fixtures were also key highlights. These matches were expected to be decisive in determining the group winners, which is significant for potentially easier matchups in the Round of 16 against third-placed teams.
Euro 2024 Broadcast Information
For viewers, accessing Euro 2024 broadcasts is straightforward. In many English-speaking countries, major sports broadcasters hold the rights to air Euro 2024 matches. Check your local listings for details on channels and streaming services showing the games.
Euro 2024 Schedule – Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Euro 2024?
The Euro 2024 European Championship began on June 14, 2024, at 9:00 PM CEST with the opening match between Germany and Scotland. The tournament concludes with the final on July 14, 2024.
When is the Euro 2024 final?
The Euro 2024 final will be played on July 14, 2024, in Berlin.
When was the Poland vs. France match?
The Poland vs. France match was played in Dortmund on June 25th at 6:00 PM CEST.
