Curious Who Qualified for UEFA EURO 2024? This summer, Germany is set to host an exciting UEFA EURO 2024, where they will be joined by 23 other national teams. Here’s everything you need to know about the teams and their journey to the finals.
Who’s Competing?
- Germany as Hosts: Automatically qualified, Germany is gearing up to welcome teams and fans to their first hosted EURO since reunification.
Team Highlights: UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifiers
- Albania: Secured their second EURO appearance with a draw against Moldova. They aim to repeat their 2016 performance where they reached the group stages.
- Austria: Under the guidance of coach Ralf Rangnick, Austria is set for their fourth EURO appearance, having made it to the round of 16 last time.
- Belgium: Advanced to their third consecutive EURO under new coach Domenico Tedesco, previously reaching the quarter-finals.
- Croatia: With a strong track record, Croatia enters their sixth consecutive EURO, led by the legendary Luka Modrić.
- Czechia: Champions in 1976 as Czechoslovakia, Czechia is looking to build on their consistent quarter-finals appearances.
- Denmark: After reaching the semi-finals in 2020, Denmark is back, hoping to relive their 1992 glory.
- England: Following a runner-up finish in 2020, England is determined to go one step further this time around.
- France: With two EURO titles to their name, France is a perennial powerhouse aiming for another successful tournament.
- Georgia: Celebrating their first major tournament qualification, Georgia’s journey through the playoffs has been nothing short of historic.
- Italy: The defending champions faced tough challenges in qualifying but are ready to defend their title.
Fixtures to Watch
Each team has a schedule of three group matches:
- Albania’s Key Matches: Against Italy in Dortmund, Croatia in Hamburg, and Spain in Düsseldorf.
- Belgium’s Fixture Highlights: Facing Slovakia in Frankfurt, Romania in Cologne, and Ukraine in Stuttgart.
Qualifying Journey
- Teams secured their spots either through direct qualification from their groups or thrilling playoff battles.
- Notable qualifications include Poland, who clinched their place via the playoffs, and Portugal, who topped their qualifying group.
Historical Context
The records and achievements of past associations such as Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, and Czechoslovakia have been reallocated to their successor states, adding a layer of historical depth to the current competition.
Key Dates and Times
All matches are scheduled in Central European Summer Time (CEST), making it easy for fans in Europe to follow the action live.
Get ready for a summer filled with thrilling matches, as nations compete to claim the prestigious title at UEFA EURO 2024 hosted by Germany.
Join the excitement and cheer on your favourite teams as they strive for glory on the European stage!