One of the most prominent international football competitions in the world is the UEFA European Championship, also known as the Euro Cup. The best national teams in Europe compete for the title of European champions in this competition, which is organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).
Past Events and Achievers of UEFA European Championship
1960: The Soviet Union won the first-ever competition, which took place in France.
1964: Spain defeated the Soviet Union in the championship match to win their first title.
1968: Italy defeated Yugoslavia in the final to win their first-ever Euro Cup championship.
1972: Following their victory over the Soviet Union, West Germany raised the trophy for the first time.
In the final, Czechoslovakia defeated West Germany to win their lone championship in 1976.
1980: After winning the last match against Belgium, West Germany emerged victorious.
1984: France defeated Spain in the final to win their first Euro Cup.
1988: The Netherlands defeated the Soviet Union to win their first and only championship.
1992: After first failing in the competition, Denmark shocked the football world by winning. 1996: Germany became victorious, defeating the hosts England in the semifinals.
2000: France defeated Italy in the championship match to win the title a second time.
2004: Greece defeated Portugal to win their first Euro Cup title, pulling off a massive shock.
2008: After winning their first Euro Cup since 1964, Spain ushered in a period of dominance.
2012: Spain successfully defended their crown, triumphing over Italy in the championship game to become the first team to win three major international competitions in a row (Euro 2008, World Cup 2010, Euro 2012).
2016: Portugal defeated France in the championship match to win their first significant international prize.
2020: Italy won the competition, which was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and they defeated England in the championship match at Wembley Stadium.
Overview of Euro Cup 2024
From Friday, June 14 to Sunday, July 14, 2024, Germany will host Euro 2024. Several German cities, including Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Dortmund, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Gelsenkirchen, Hamburg, Leipzig, and Stuttgart, will host the competition.
Host Nation and Dates
- Host Nation: Germany
- Dates: June 14 to July 14, 2024
Participating Teams
- 24 teams will compete in Euro 2024.
- Poland, Ukraine, and Georgia qualified via the play-offs.
List of Countries Taking Part in Euro 2024
- Germany
- Scotland
- Hungary
- Switzerland
- Spain
- Croatia
- Italy
- Albania
- Slovenia
- Denmark
- Serbia
- England
- Poland
- Netherlands
- Austria
- France
- Belgium
- Slovakia
- Romania
- Ukraine
- Turkey
- Georgia
- Portugal
- Czech Republic
Group Stage Venues
- Matches will be held across ten cities in Germany:
- Berlin – Olympiastadion Berlin
- Cologne – Cologne Stadium (RheinEnergieSTADION)
- Dortmund – BVB Stadion Dortmund (Signal Iduna Park)
- Dusseldorf – Dusseldorf Arena (MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA)
- Frankfurt – Frankfurt Arena (Deutsche Bank Park)
- Gelsenkirchen – Arena AufSchalke (Veltins-Arena)
- Hamburg – Volksparkstadion Hamburg
- Leipzig – Leipzig Stadium (Red Bull Arena)
- Munich – Munich Football Arena (Allianz Arena)
- Stuttgart – Stuttgart Arena (MHPArena)
Euro 2024 Groups
- 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
Key Dates
- Opening Game: Germany vs. Scotland (June 14, Munich)
- Final: July 14, 2024 (Olympiastadion Berlin)
Tournament Format
- The top two teams from each group and the four best third-placed finishers will advance to the round of 16.
Euro 2024 Final
- Date: Sunday, July 14, 2024
- Venue: Olympiastadion Berlin
Euro 2024 Match Schedule
Group Stage
Friday, June 14
- Germany vs Scotland (Munich, 8pm UK time)
Saturday, June 15
- Hungary vs Switzerland (Cologne, 2pm UK time)
- Spain vs Croatia (Berlin, 5pm UK time)
- Italy vs Albania (Dortmund, 8pm UK time)
Sunday, June 16
- Poland vs Netherlands (Hamburg, 2pm UK time)
- Slovenia vs Denmark (Stuttgart, 5pm UK time)
- Serbia vs England (Gelsenkirchen, 8pm UK time)
Monday, June 17
- Romania vs Ukraine (Munich, 2pm UK time)
- Belgium vs Slovakia (Frankfurt, 5pm UK time)
- Austria vs France (Dusseldorf, 8pm UK time)
Tuesday, June 18
- Turkey vs Georgia (Dortmund, 5pm UK time)
- Portugal vs Czech Republic (Leipzig, 8pm UK time)
Wednesday, June 19
- Croatia vs Albania (Hamburg, 2pm UK time)
- Germany vs Hungary (Stuttgart, 5pm UK time)
- Scotland vs Switzerland (Cologne, 8pm UK time)
Thursday, June 20
- Slovenia vs Serbia (Munich, 2pm UK time)
- Denmark vs England (Frankfurt, 5pm UK time)
- Spain vs Italy (Gelsenkirchen, 8pm UK time)
Friday, June 21
- Slovakia vs Ukraine (Dusseldorf, 2pm UK time)
- Poland vs Austria (Berlin, 5pm UK time)
- Netherlands vs France (Leipzig, 8pm UK time)
Saturday, June 22
- Georgia vs Czech Republic (Hamburg, 2pm UK time)
- Turkey vs Portugal (Dortmund, 5pm UK time)
- Belgium vs Romania (Cologne, 8pm UK time)
Sunday, June 23
- Switzerland vs Germany (Frankfurt, 8pm UK time)
- Scotland vs Hungary (Stuttgart, 8pm UK time)
Monday, June 24
- Croatia vs Italy (Leipzig, 8pm UK time)
- Albania vs Spain (Dusseldorf, 8pm UK time)
Tuesday, June 25
- Netherlands vs Austria (Berlin, 5pm UK time)
- France vs Poland (Dortmund, 5pm UK time)
- England vs Slovenia (Cologne, 8pm UK time)
- Denmark vs Serbia (Munich, 8pm UK time)
Wednesday, June 26
- Slovakia vs Romania (Frankfurt, 5pm UK time)
- Ukraine vs Belgium (Stuttgart, 5pm UK time)
- Czech Republic vs Turkey (Hamburg, 8pm UK time)
- Georgia vs Portugal (Gelsenkirchen, 8pm UK time)
Round of 16
Saturday, June 29
- 1A vs 2C (Dortmund, 8pm UK time)
- 2A vs 2B (Berlin, 5pm UK time)
Sunday, June 30
- 1B vs 3A/D/E/F (Cologne, 8pm UK time)
- 1C vs 3D/E/F (Gelsenkirchen, 5pm UK time)
Monday, July 1
- 1F vs 3A/B/C (Frankfurt, 8pm UK time)
- 2D vs 2E (Düsseldorf, 5pm UK time)
Tuesday, July 2
- 1E vs 3A/B/C/D (Munich, 5pm UK time)
- 1D vs 2F (Leipzig, 8pm UK time)
Quarter-finals
Friday, July 5
- W39 vs W37 (Stuttgart, 5pm UK time)
- W41 vs W42 (Hamburg, 8pm UK time)
Saturday, July 6
- W43 vs W44 (Berlin, 8pm UK time)
- W40 vs W38 (Dusseldorf, 5pm UK time)
Semi-finals
Tuesday, July 9
- W45 vs W46 (Munich, 8pm UK time)
Wednesday, July 10
- W47 vs W48 (Dortmund, 8pm UK time)
Euro 2024 Final
Sunday, July 14
- W49 vs W50 (Berlin, 8pm UK time)
Frequent Question and Answer
Where and when will the Euro 2024 final be played?
- The final will take place at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on Sunday, July 14, 2024.
What are the Euro 2024 host cities?
- Ten cities across Germany will host matches, including Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg.