The draw for the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage has taken place in Hamburg, setting the stage for exciting matchups and defining the paths for Europe’s top national teams. Spain will face Croatia, Italy, and Albania in Group B, one of the most anticipated groups of the tournament.
Euro 2024 Group Stage Draw
Group A: Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland
Group B: Spain, Croatia, Italy, Albania
Group C: Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, England
Group D: Play-off Winner A, Netherlands, Austria, France
Group E: Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, Play-off Winner B
Group F: Turkey, Play-off Winner C, Portugal, Czech Republic
Play-off winners will be determined in March 2024
The tournament will kick off on June 14th, 2024, with hosts Germany taking on Scotland in the opening match. Spain’s campaign in Euro 2024 groups will begin against Croatia in a rematch of the recent UEFA Nations League final where Spain emerged victorious. Group B is immediately highlighted as a ‘group of death’, featuring not only Spain and Croatia but also reigning European champions Italy, and Albania, making their mark on the continental stage.
England, led by Jude Bellingham, finds themselves in Group C alongside Slovenia, Denmark, and Serbia, presenting a challenging but navigable path. Group D sees a heavyweight clash between France and the Netherlands, joined by Austria and a play-off winner, promising high-stakes encounters. Belgium headlines Group E with Slovakia, Romania, and another play-off winner, while Group F features Portugal, the 2016 champions, alongside Turkey, Czech Republic, and the final play-off winner.
Key Euro 2024 Dates
June 14, 2024: UEFA EURO 2024 Opening Match
July 14, 2024: UEFA EURO 2024 Final
