The UEFA Euro 2024 tournament, hosted in Germany, delivered a summer of thrilling football action. Fans worldwide tuned in, and for those following on ESPN, the excitement was palpable. Let’s dive into a recap of the tournament, exploring the format, results, and key moments from Espn Euro 2024 coverage.
Euro 2024 Format Explained
Euro 2024 maintained the format that has become familiar to fans, ensuring a competitive and captivating tournament from start to finish. Twenty-four of Europe’s top national teams participated, divided into six groups (Groups A to F), each containing four teams.
The group stage was a battle for progression. Victories and draws were crucial as the top two teams from each group automatically advanced to the knockout stage. Adding another layer of intrigue, the four best third-placed teams from across all groups also earned a coveted spot in the Round of 16. This setup meant that strong performances were rewarded, and even teams with a less-than-perfect group stage could still contend for the championship.
From the Round of 16 onwards, the tournament transitioned to a straight knockout format. This high-stakes environment left no room for error. Each match was a must-win, and if teams were tied after regular time, they would proceed to extra time, and potentially penalty shootouts, to determine who advanced and who was eliminated. This knockout structure culminated in the final match, where the last two teams standing battled for the Euro 2024 title.
Euro 2024 Knockout Stage Results
The knockout rounds of ESPN Euro 2024 were packed with drama, comebacks, and unforgettable moments. Here’s a look at how each stage unfolded:
Final
Sunday, July 14 Spain 2-1 England (Berlin)
Semifinals
Tuesday, July 9 Spain 2-1 France (Munich)
Wednesday, July 10 Netherlands 1-2 England (Dortmund)
Quarterfinals
Friday, July 5 Spain 2-1 (AET) Germany (Stuttgart)
Portugal 0-0 (AET, pens 3-5) France (Hamburg)
Saturday, July 6 England 1-1 (AET, pens 5-3) Switzerland (Düsseldorf)
Netherlands 2-1 Turkey (Berlin)
Round of 16
Saturday, June 29 Switzerland 2-0 Italy (Berlin)
Germany 2-0 Denmark (Dortmund)
Sunday, June 30 England 2-1 (AET) Slovakia (Gelsenkirchen)
Spain 4-1 Georgia (Cologne)
Monday, July 1 France 1-0 Belgium (Düsseldorf)
Portugal 0-0 (AET; pens 3-0) Slovenia (Frankfurt)
Tuesday, July 2 Romania 0-3 Netherlands (Munich)
Austria 1-2 Turkey (Leipzig)
Euro 2024 Group Stage Results
Before the drama of the knockout stages, the group stage of ESPN Euro 2024 set the foundation for the tournament. Here are the results from each group, showcasing the initial battles and surprises:
Group A
Friday, June 14: Germany 5-1 Scotland (Munich)
Saturday, June 15: Hungary 1-3 Switzerland (Cologne)
Wednesday, June 19: Germany 2-0 Hungary (Stuttgart)
Scotland 1-1 Switzerland (Cologne)
Sunday, June 23: Switzerland 1-1 Germany (Frankfurt)
Scotland 0-1 Hungary (Stuttgart)
Group B
Saturday, June 15: Spain 3-0 Croatia (Berlin)
Italy 2-1 Albania (Dortmund)
Wednesday, June 19: Croatia 2-2 Albania (Hamburg)
Thursday, June 20: Spain 1-0 Italy (Gelsenkirchen)
Monday, June 24: Albania 0-1 Spain (Düsseldorf)
Croatia 1-1 Italy (Leipzig)
Group C
Sunday, June 16: Slovenia 1-1 Denmark (Stuttgart)
Serbia 0-1 England (Gelsenkirchen)
Thursday, June 20: Slovenia 1-1 Serbia (Munich)
Denmark 1-1 England (Frankfurt)
Tuesday, June 25: England 0-0 Slovenia (Cologne)
Denmark 0-0 Serbia (Munich)
Group D
Sunday, June 16: Poland 1-2 Netherlands (Hamburg)
Monday, June 17: Austria 0-1 France (Düsseldorf)
Friday, June 21: Poland 1-3 Austria (Berlin)
Netherlands 0-0 France (Leipzig)
Tuesday, June 25: France 1-1 Poland (Dortmund)
Netherlands 2-3 Austria (Berlin)
Group E
Monday, June 17: Romania 3-0 Ukraine (Munich)
Belgium 0-1 Slovakia (Frankfurt)
Friday, June 21: Slovakia 1-2 Ukraine (Düsseldorf)
Saturday, June 22: Belgium 2-0 Romania (Cologne)
Wednesday, June 26: Ukraine 0-0 Belgium (Stuttgart)
Slovakia 1-1 Romania (Frankfurt)
Group F
Tuesday, June 18: Turkey 3-1 Georgia (Dortmund)
Portugal 2-1 Czechia (Leipzig)
Saturday, June 22: Georgia 1-1 Czechia (Hamburg)
Turkey 0-3 Portugal (Dortmund)
Wednesday, June 26: Czechia 1-2 Turkey (Hamburg)
Georgia 2-0 Portugal (Gelsenkirchen)
This comprehensive overview of ESPN Euro 2024 provides all the essential results and format information for fans looking to relive the tournament or catch up on anything they missed. For more in-depth analysis, highlights, and continuing football coverage, be sure to visit ESPN.
