Welcome to Euro 2024, Everything You Need to Know!
Hey football fans! Euro 2024 is here, and it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable tournament. Hosted by Germany from June 14 to July 14, 2024, this 17th edition of the UEFA European Championship is packed with thrilling matches, historic moments, and unforgettable stories. Let’s dive into the highlights and what you can expect from this year’s competition.
Quick Facts about Euro 2024
- Host Country: Germany
- Dates: June 14 – July 14, 2024
- Teams: 24 national teams
- Newcomers: Georgia is making their European Championship finals debut!
Historic Venues and Matches
Germany is no stranger to hosting major football events. This is the third time European Championship matches are played on German soil. It’s also the first major tournament since the 2006 FIFA World Cup where Germany is the solo host. What’s new this time? Leipzig, part of the former East Germany, is hosting matches for the first time in Euro history!
Key Highlights So Far
- Youngest Player: Spain’s Lamine Yamal made history as the youngest player to feature at a UEFA European Championship at just 16 years and 338 days old.
- Fastest Goal: Albanian midfielder Nedim Bajrami scored the fastest goal in Euro history, netting against Italy in just 23 seconds.
- Oldest Player: Portugal’s Pepe became the oldest player to appear in a Euro final tournament match.
Host Selection
Germany was selected to host Euro 2024 after a vote by the UEFA Executive Committee. The decision came down to Germany and Turkey, with Germany winning the bid. Germany’s choice of stadiums includes nine venues from the 2006 World Cup, plus Düsseldorf.
The Road to Qualification
Germany automatically qualified as the host. The remaining 23 spots were decided through qualifying matches and play-offs. Notable teams returning include defending champions Italy, runners-up England, and other big names like France and Portugal. Unfortunately, some teams like Sweden and Wales didn’t make it this year.
Meet the Teams
Out of 24 teams, 19 participated in the previous Euro edition. Newcomers Georgia are making their debut, adding fresh excitement to the tournament. Teams like Albania, Serbia, and Slovenia are returning after missing previous editions.
Notable Absentees
Sweden, a regular in past tournaments, failed to qualify. Russia was banned from participating due to the invasion of Ukraine. Wales, who had impressive runs in the past two Euros, also didn’t make the cut this year.
Venues Across Germany
Euro 2024 matches will be held in ten cities across Germany:
- Berlin
- Dortmund
- Munich
- Cologne
- Stuttgart
- Hamburg
- Leipzig
- Frankfurt
- Gelsenkirchen
- Düsseldorf
Each city brings its unique charm and footballing history to the tournament.
Watch the Action
Stay tuned for exciting match highlights, player interviews, and behind-the-scenes videos. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s happening at Euro 2024.
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