Euro 2024 captivated football fans worldwide with its thrilling matches, unexpected upsets, and memorable moments. Hosted across ten vibrant German cities, the tournament showcased Europe’s top national teams battling for continental glory. For those eager to revisit the excitement or catch up on what they missed, here’s a comprehensive look at the Euro 2024 format, key results, and the journey to the final.
Euro 2024 Tournament Structure
The Euro 2024 tournament maintained a familiar format, featuring 24 nations vying for the coveted title. These teams were initially divided into six groups, each containing four national sides. The path to the knockout stages was designed to reward strong group performances, with the top two teams from each group automatically advancing. Adding an extra layer of intrigue, the four best third-placed teams from across all groups also secured spots in the round of 16, ensuring that even teams with a mixed group stage performance had a chance to compete for the championship.
From the round of 16 onwards, Euro 2024 transitioned into a straight knockout tournament, a format renowned for its high stakes and dramatic conclusions. Each match became a decisive encounter, with extra time and penalty shootouts available to separate teams deadlocked after 90 minutes. This knockout phase encompassed the round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and ultimately, the grand final match that determined the Euro 2024 champion.
The tournament unfolded across Germany, utilizing world-class stadiums in major cities including Berlin, Cologne, Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Gelsenkirchen, Hamburg, Leipzig, Munich, and Stuttgart. These venues provided the perfect backdrop for the high-level football on display throughout Euro 2024.
Euro 2024 Results and Knockout Bracket
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the Euro 2024 results, from the final showdown to the group stage matches, allowing you to follow the tournament’s progression and key outcomes.
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)
GROUP STAGE
Friday, June 14 Group A: Germany 5-1 Scotland (Munich)
Saturday, June 15 Group A: Hungary 1-3 Switzerland (Cologne) Group B: Spain 3-0 Croatia (Berlin) Group B: Italy 2-1 Albania (Dortmund)
Sunday, June 16 Group D: Poland 1-2 Netherlands (Hamburg) Group C: Slovenia 1-1 Denmark (Stuttgart) Group C: Serbia 0-1 England (Gelsenkirchen)
Monday, June 17 Group E: Romania 3-0 Ukraine (Munich) Group E: Belgium 0-1 Slovakia (Frankfurt) Group D: Austria 0-1 France (Düsseldorf)
Tuesday, June 18 Group F: Turkey 3-1 Georgia (Dortmund) Group F: Portugal 2-1 Czechia (Leipzig)
Wednesday, June 19 Group B: Croatia 2-2 Albania (Hamburg) Group A: Germany 2-0 Hungary (Stuttgart) Group A: Scotland 1-1 Switzerland (Cologne)
Thursday, June 20 Group C: Slovenia 1-1 Serbia (Munich) Group C: Denmark 1-1 England (Frankfurt) Group B: Spain 1-0 Italy (Gelsenkirchen)
Friday, June 21 Group E: Slovakia 1-2 Ukraine (Düsseldorf) Group D: Poland 1-3 Austria (Berlin) Group D: Netherlands 0-0 France (Leipzig)
Saturday, June 22 Group F: Georgia 1-1 Czechia (Hamburg) Group F: Turkey 0-3 Portugal (Dortmund) Group E: Belgium 2-0 Romania (Cologne)
Sunday, June 23 Group A: Switzerland 1-1 Germany (Frankfurt) Group A: Scotland 0-1 Hungary (Stuttgart)
Monday, June 24 Group B: Albania 0-1 Spain (Düsseldorf) Group B: Croatia 1-1 Italy (Leipzig)
Tuesday, June 25 Group D: France 1-1 Poland (Dortmund) Group D: Netherlands 2-3 Austria (Berlin) Group C: England 0-0 Slovenia (Cologne) Group C: Denmark 0-0 Serbia (Munich)
Wednesday, June 26 Group E: Ukraine 0-0 Belgium (Stuttgart) Group E: Slovakia 1-1 Romania (Frankfurt) Group F: Czechia 1-2 Turkey (Hamburg) Group F: Georgia 2-0 Portugal (Gelsenkirchen)
This detailed overview of Euro 2024 provides a comprehensive record of the tournament, allowing fans to easily check results and trace the path of their favorite teams. From the group stage battles to the drama of the knockout rounds and the ultimate final, Euro 2024 delivered a summer of unforgettable football action.
