The UEFA European Championship, popularly known as the Euro Cup, is a highly anticipated international football tournament that captivates fans globally. As excitement builds for the next edition, let’s take a look back at the thrilling EURO 2024, reviewing the full match schedule and the final results that defined the tournament. For those wondering “When Euro Cup” excitement reached its peak in 2024, this recap offers a comprehensive look at each stage, from the group matches to the grand finale.
EURO 2024 Final Result
Sunday, July 14 saw a dramatic conclusion to the tournament:
Spain 2-1 England at the iconic Berlin Olympic Stadium
Spain emerged victorious in a hard-fought final against England, securing the EURO 2024 title in Berlin.
Semi-Final Results: Road to the Final
The semi-finals set the stage for the ultimate showdown, delivering two more intense matches:
Tuesday, July 9: Spain 2-1 France at the Allianz Arena, Munich
Wednesday, July 10: Netherlands 1-2 England at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund
These semi-final clashes showcased top-tier European football, narrowing down the contenders to the final two.
Quarter-Final Results: Knockout Drama
The quarter-finals brought even higher stakes, with each match a decisive knockout encounter:
Friday, July 5:
Spain 2-1 Germany (aet) at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, Stuttgart
Portugal 0-0 France (aet, 3-5 on pens) at the Volksparkstadion, Hamburg
Saturday, July 6:
England 1-1 Switzerland (aet, 5-3 on pens) at the Merkur Spiel-Arena, Düsseldorf
Netherlands 2-1 Türkiye at the Olympiastadion, Berlin
These matches were filled with tension, extra time, and penalty shootouts, demonstrating the fierce competition in the Euro Cup quarter-finals.
Round of 16 Results: First Knockout Stage
The Round of 16 marked the first knockout phase, intensifying the pressure as teams fought for survival in the tournament:
Saturday, June 29:
Switzerland 2-0 Italy at the Olympiastadion, Berlin
Germany 2-0 Denmark at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund
Sunday, June 30:
England 2-1 Slovakia (aet) at the Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen
Spain 4-1 Georgia at the RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne
Monday, July 1:
France 1-0 Belgium at the Merkur Spiel-Arena, Düsseldorf
Portugal 0-0 Slovenia (aet, 3-0 on pens) at the Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt
Tuesday, July 2:
Romania 0-3 Netherlands at the Allianz Arena, Munich
Austria 1-2 Türkiye at the Red Bull Arena, Leipzig
These matches showcased a mix of dominant victories and close contests, setting the stage for the quarter-finals.
Group Stage Results: The Beginning
The EURO 2024 journey began with the group stage, featuring a series of matches that determined which teams would advance. Here’s a look at the results, day by day:
June 14:
Group A: Germany 5-1 Scotland at the Allianz Arena, Munich
June 15:
Group A: Hungary 1-3 Switzerland at the RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne
Group B: Spain 3-0 Croatia at the Olympiastadion, Berlin
Group B: Italy 2-1 Albania at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund
June 16:
Group D: Poland 1-2 Netherlands at the Volksparkstadion, Hamburg
Group C: Slovenia 1-1 Denmark at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, Stuttgart
Group C: Serbia 0-1 England at the Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen
June 17:
Group E: Romania 3-0 Ukraine at the Allianz Arena, Munich
Group E: Belgium 0-1 Slovakia at the Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt
Group D: Austria 0-1 France at the Merkur Spiel-Arena, Düsseldorf
June 18:
Group F: Türkiye 3-1 Georgia at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund
Group F: Portugal 2-1 Czechia at the Red Bull Arena, Leipzig
June 19:
Group B: Croatia 2-2 Albania at the Volksparkstadion, Hamburg
Group A: Germany 2-0 Hungary at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, Stuttgart
Group A: Scotland 1-1 Switzerland at the RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne
June 20:
Group C: Slovenia 1-1 Serbia at the Allianz Arena, Munich
Group C: Denmark 1-1 England at the Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt
Group B: Spain 1-0 Italy at the Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen
June 21:
Group E: Slovakia 1-2 Ukraine at the Merkur Spiel-Arena, Düsseldorf
Group D: Poland 1-3 Austria at the Olympiastadion, Berlin
Group D: Netherlands 0-0 France at the Red Bull Arena, Leipzig
June 22:
Group F: Georgia 1-1 Czechia at the Volksparkstadion, Hamburg
Group F: Türkiye 0-3 Portugal at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund
Group E: Belgium 2-0 Romania at the RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne
June 23:
Group A: Switzerland 1-1 Germany at the Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt
Group A: Scotland 0-1 Hungary at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, Stuttgart
June 24:
Group B: Croatia 1-1 Italy at the Red Bull Arena, Leipzig
Group B: Albania 0-1 Spain at the Merkur Spiel-Arena, Düsseldorf
June 25:
Group D: Netherlands 2-3 Austria at the Olympiastadion, Berlin
Group D: France 1-1 Poland at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund
Group C: England 0-0 Slovenia at the RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne
Group C: Denmark 0-0 Serbia at the Allianz Arena, Munich
June 26:
Group E: Slovakia 1-1 Romania at the Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt
Group E: Ukraine 0-0 Belgium at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, Stuttgart
Group F: Czechia 1-2 Türkiye at the Volksparkstadion, Hamburg
Group F: Georgia 2-0 Portugal at the Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen
The group stage set the foundation for the knockout rounds, revealing emerging contenders and dramatic upsets.
As EURO 2024 concluded, it not only delivered world-class football action but also highlighted UEFA’s commitment to sustainability by organizing matches in regional clusters, significantly reducing travel for teams and fans alike. This tournament will be remembered for its thrilling matches and its step towards a more sustainable sporting future.
