In a momentous reveal, the Euro 2024 draw has set the stage for an electrifying tournament, culminating in a ‘Group of Death’ featuring European football powerhouses Spain, Italy, and Croatia. The opening match, slated for June 14th next year, will see host nation Germany locking horns with Scotland in Munich, kicking off a month-long football extravaganza.
Spain and Italy are in one group that also includes Croatia-Source: AFP
The prestigious event, stretching from June 14th to July 14th, will unfold across ten dynamic cities, with Hamburg hosting the keenly anticipated draw last Saturday. As the host, Germany automatically secures a spot in the finals, joining 20 other teams who have fought their way through the qualifiers. Three more teams will join the fray through the play-offs scheduled for March next year.
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The tournament format ensures intense competition, with the top two teams from each of the six groups advancing to the Round of 16, accompanied by the four best third-placed teams.
Here is a quick overview of the groups as determined by the draw:
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland |
| Group B | Spain, Croatia, Italy, Albania |
| Group C | Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, England |
| Group D | Netherlands, Austria, France, Playoff Winner Path A |
| Group E | Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, Playoff Winner Path B |
| Group F | Turkey, Portugal, Czech Republic, Playoff Winner Path C |
This lineup promises a thrilling tournament, with the ‘Group of Death’ particularly standing out as a battleground for some of the most illustrious teams in European football. Fans around the globe are already bracing for a spectacle of skill, strategy, and passion that only Euro 2024 can deliver.
