The UEFA Euro 2024 tournament, hosted by Germany, is set to be a thrilling month-long festival of football. Anticipation is building as fans across the globe eagerly await the kick-off on June 14 and the final showdown on July 14. Germany will be the stage for 24 nations vying for continental glory in what promises to be a memorable summer of sport.
The tournament will commence with Germany facing Scotland in Munich on June 14, setting the stage for weeks of high-stakes matches. Culminating in Berlin on July 14, the final will crown the Euro 2024 champions. Matches will be spread across ten world-class stadiums in Germany, located in vibrant cities ready to welcome football enthusiasts. These host cities include Berlin, Cologne, Dortmund, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Gelsenkirchen, Hamburg, Leipzig, Munich, and Stuttgart, ensuring a nationwide celebration of football.
A total of 24 teams, divided into six groups, will participate in 51 matches. The group stage will unfold until June 26, followed by the knockout phase starting on June 29. The path to the final is structured to reward strong group performances, with the top two teams from each group automatically qualifying for the Round of 16. Adding to the competitiveness, the four best third-placed teams will also advance, making every group match crucial.
Here’s a detailed look at the groups, teams, and the complete match schedule for Euro 2024, ensuring you don’t miss any key dates or kick-off times.
Euro 2024 Groups and Teams
The draw has placed the competing nations into six compelling groups, each promising intense rivalries and exciting football:
Group A: Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland
Group B: Spain, Croatia, Italy, Albania
Group C: Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, England
Group D: Poland, Netherlands, Austria, France
Group E: Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, Ukraine
Group F: Turkey, Georgia, Portugal, Czech Republic
Tournament Format Explained
The Euro 2024 format is designed to build drama and excitement as the tournament progresses. Beginning with the group stage, each team will play against every other team in their group once. Victories and draws will accumulate points determining the group rankings.
Advancing to the knockout stages, the top two teams from each of the six groups, along with the four best third-placed teams, will proceed to the Round of 16. From this stage onwards, it’s a straight knockout competition. Winners continue to the Quarterfinals, then the Semifinals, and finally, the ultimate showdown in the Final.
In knockout matches, if scores are level after 90 minutes of regular play, the game extends into extra time, consisting of two 15-minute periods. If the deadlock persists after extra time, the match outcome will be decided by a penalty shoot-out, adding a layer of nerve-wracking tension for fans and players alike.
Euro 2024 Match Schedule
To help you plan your viewing, here is the full match schedule, broken down by stage:
Group Stage Schedule
June 14
Group A: Germany vs Scotland (Munich Football Arena, Munich, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 15
Group A: Hungary vs Switzerland (Cologne Stadium, Cologne, 3pm local/2:00 PM GMT)
Group B: Spain vs Croatia (Olympiastadion, Berlin, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
Group B: Italy vs Albania (BVB Stadion, Dortmund, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 16
Group D: Poland vs Netherlands (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, 3pm local/2:00 PM GMT)
Group C: Slovenia vs Denmark (Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
Group C: Serbia vs England (Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 17
Group E: Romania vs Ukraine (Munich Football Arena, Munich, 3pm local/2:00 PM GMT)
Group E: Belgium vs Slovakia (Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
Group D: Austria vs France (Düsseldorf Arena, Düsseldorf, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 18
Group F: Turkey vs Georgia (BVB Stadion, Dortmund, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
Group F: Portugal vs Czech Republic (Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 19
Group B: Croatia vs Albania (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, 3pm local/2:00 PM GMT)
Group A: Germany vs Hungary (Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
Group A: Scotland vs Switzerland (Cologne Stadium, Cologne, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 20
Group C: Slovenia vs Serbia (Munich Football Arena, Munich, 3pm local/2:00 PM GMT)
Group C: Denmark vs England (Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
Group B: Spain vs Italy (Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 21
Group E: Slovakia vs Ukraine (Düsseldorf Arena, Düsseldorf, 3pm local/2:00 PM GMT)
Group D: Poland vs Austria (Olympiastadion, Berlin, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
Group D: Netherlands vs France (Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 22
Group F: Georgia vs Czech Republic (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, 3pm local/2:00 PM GMT)
Group F: Turkey vs Portugal (BVB Stadion, Dortmund, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
Group E: Belgium vs Romania (Cologne Stadium, Cologne, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 23
Group A: Switzerland vs Germany (Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
Group A: Scotland vs Hungary (Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 24
Group B: Croatia vs Italy (Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
Group B: Albania vs Spain (Düsseldorf Arena, Düsseldorf, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 25
Group D: Netherlands vs Austria (Olympiastadion, Berlin, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
Group D: France vs Poland (BVB Stadion, Dortmund, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
Group C: England vs Slovenia (Cologne Stadium, Cologne, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
Group C: Denmark vs Serbia (Munich Football Arena, Munich, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 26
Group E: Slovakia vs Romania (Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
Group E: Ukraine vs Belgium (Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
Group F: Czech Republic vs Turkey (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
Group F: Georgia vs Portugal (Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
Rest days: June 27 and 28
Round of 16 Schedule
June 29
2A vs 2B (Olympiastadion, Berlin, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
1A vs 2C (BVB Stadion, Dortmund, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 30
1C vs 3D/E/F (Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
1B vs 3A/D/E/F (Cologne Stadium, Cologne, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
July 1
2D vs 2E (Düsseldorf Arena, Düsseldorf, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
1F vs 3A/B/C (Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
July 2
1E vs 3A/B/C/D (Munich Football Arena, Munich, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
1D vs 2F (Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
Rest days: July 3 and 4
Quarterfinals Schedule
July 5
Quarterfinal 1 (Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
Quarterfinal 2 (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
July 6
Quarterfinal 3 (Düsseldorf Arena, Düsseldorf, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
Quarterfinal 4 (Olympiastadion, Berlin, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
Rest days: July 7 and 8
Semifinals Schedule
July 9
Semifinal 1 (Munich Football Arena, Munich, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
July 10
Semifinal 2 (BVB Stadion, Dortmund, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
Rest days: July 11, 12, and 13
Final Schedule
July 14
Final (Olympiastadion, Berlin, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
Host City Venues
Euro 2024 will be hosted across ten distinguished stadiums in Germany, each located in a major city, promising excellent facilities and vibrant atmospheres. These venues range from historic grounds to modern arenas, ensuring a top-tier experience for players and fans. The host cities are:
- Berlin: Olympiastadion Berlin
- Cologne: Cologne Stadium
- Dortmund: BVB Stadion Dortmund
- Düsseldorf: Düsseldorf Arena
- Frankfurt: Frankfurt Arena
- Gelsenkirchen: Arena AufSchalke
- Hamburg: Volksparkstadion Hamburg
- Leipzig: Leipzig Stadium
- Munich: Munich Football Arena
- Stuttgart: Stuttgart Arena
The Euro 2024 schedule is packed with thrilling matches from the group stages through to the final in Berlin. Football fans around the world are marking their calendars and preparing for a summer of unforgettable European Championship action. Stay tuned to eurodripusa.net for more updates, previews, and reviews throughout Euro 2024.
Source: Al Jazeera and news agencies
