UEFA EURO 2024 Group C is set to be a compelling mix of footballing nations, featuring Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, and England. This group promises exciting matches and intriguing storylines as these teams battle for a place in the knockout stages. Let’s dive into the fixtures and take a closer look at each team.
EURO Group C Match Schedule
The EURO 2024 Group C schedule is packed with enticing encounters. Football fans should mark these dates in their calendars:
June 16:
- Slovenia vs Denmark (Stuttgart, 18:00 CET)
- Serbia vs England (Gelsenkirchen, 21:00 CET)
June 20:
- Slovenia vs Serbia (Munich, 15:00 CET)
- Denmark vs England (Frankfurt, 18:00 CET)
June 25:
- England vs Slovenia (Cologne, 21:00 CET)
- Denmark vs Serbia (Munich, 21:00 CET)
Team Profiles: EURO Group C
Slovenia
EURO Pedigree: Slovenia has limited history in the EUROs, with only one previous appearance in EURO 2000, where they exited in the group stage. They did not qualify for EURO 2020.
Qualifying Campaign: Slovenia’s journey to EURO 2024 was impressive. Finishing as runners-up in Group H, they secured qualification on Matchday 10 after a strong campaign with 7 wins, 1 draw, and only 2 losses. This marks only their fourth major international tournament appearance and their first since the 2010 World Cup.
Head-to-Head Records:
- vs Denmark: 0 wins, 1 draw, 5 losses (Last meeting: L 1-2, 17/11/2023, EURO Qualifiers)
- vs England: 0 wins, 1 draw, 5 losses (Last meeting: L 0-1, 5/10/2017, World Cup Qualifiers)
- vs Serbia: 1 win, 6 draws, 1 loss (Last meeting: D 2-2, 22/6/2022, UEFA Nations League)
Denmark
EURO Pedigree: Denmark boasts a rich EURO history, participating in 9 previous tournaments, including EURO 2020. Their most significant achievement was winning EURO 1992. At EURO 2020, they reached the semi-finals, marking their best performance since their championship win.
Qualifying Campaign: After an early setback, Denmark topped Group H to qualify for their second consecutive EURO finals, a feat they haven’t achieved since 2004. Their experienced team, led by coach Kasper Hjulmand, aims to replicate or surpass their EURO 2020 success.
Head-to-Head Records:
- vs England: 4 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses (Last meeting: L 1-2, 7/7/2021, EURO 2020)
- vs Serbia: 5 wins, 0 draws, 5 losses (Last meeting: W 3-0, 29/3/2022, Friendly)
- vs Slovenia: 5 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses (Last meeting: W 2-1, 17/11/2023, EURO Qualifiers)
Serbia
EURO Pedigree: Serbia returns to the EURO stage after a long absence. Including appearances as Yugoslavia, this will be their 6th EURO tournament. As Yugoslavia, they were runners-up in 1960 and 1968. They did not qualify for EURO 2020.
Qualifying Campaign: Serbia secured their EURO 2024 spot by finishing as Group G runners-up. A 2-2 draw against Bulgaria on Matchday 10 sealed their qualification, marking their return to the EURO finals after a considerable period.
Head-to-Head Records:
- vs Denmark: 5 wins, 0 draws, 5 losses (Last meeting: L 0-3, 29/3/2022, Friendly)
- vs England: 4 wins, 5 draws, 6 losses (Last meeting: L 1-2, 3/6/2003, Friendly)
- vs Slovenia: 1 win, 6 draws, 1 loss (Last meeting: D 2-2, 22/6/2022, UEFA Nations League)
England
EURO Pedigree: England is a EURO regular, with 10 previous appearances, including EURO 2020. Their best EURO result was runners-up at EURO 2020, where they lost the final to Italy on penalties.
Qualifying Campaign: England qualified for their ninth EURO in the last ten editions by winning Group C. Their qualification was confirmed on Matchday 8 after a 3-1 victory over Italy. Under Gareth Southgate, the team aims to improve upon their EURO 2020 performance and seek EURO glory.
Head-to-Head Records:
- vs Denmark: 13 wins, 5 draws, 4 losses (Last meeting: W 2-1, 7/7/2021, EURO 2020)
- vs Serbia: 6 wins, 5 draws, 4 losses (Last meeting: W 2-1, 3/6/2003, Friendly)
- vs Slovenia: 5 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses (Last meeting: W 1-0, 5/10/2017, World Cup Qualifiers)
Group C: A Competitive Battlefield
EURO 2024 Group C is shaping up to be a highly competitive group. England, as runners-up from the last EURO, will be considered favorites to top the group. However, Denmark, with their strong EURO 2020 performance, and Serbia, with their talented squad, will pose significant challenges. Slovenia, while being the underdogs, will be eager to make their mark and potentially cause upsets. Football fans can anticipate thrilling matches and unpredictable outcomes in Euro Group C.
