EURO 2024: All you need to know

Everyone, from fans to teams, is getting ready for what is sure to be an exciting Euro 2024. With Germany's famous stadiums serving as a background, Euro 2024 is promising to be an intense football spectacle brimming with rivalry, emotion, and the quest for triumph. All the information you want on the forthcoming UEFA European Championship is provided here.

When Is Euro 2024?

The final event of the UEFA European Championship 2024 is set to take place between June 14 and July 14, 2024. After the group stage ends on June 26, the knockout stage starts on June 29.

Germany, as the host team, is seeded first in Group A and will face Scotland in the first match on June 14 at the Munich Football Arena. Since 1972, every European Championship has included Germany or West Germany. In 1972 and 1980, West Germany was victorious, while in 1996, the reunified Germany was victorious.

When will the Euro 2024 squads be announced?

After each country's domestic season concludes, teams will begin releasing their preliminary tournament lists. Final lists must be submitted by June 7. As an example, it has been revealed that England will unveil their preliminary team on May 21.

Since the Champions League final isn't until June 1, some teams may wait until the deadline of June 7 to announce their final rosters.

What are the groups for Euro 2024?

The Euro 2024 group draw took place in Hamburg, Germany, on December 2, 2023.

You can see the entire Euro 2024 groups below:

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

What are the Euro 2024 stadiums?

Berlin: Olympiastadion Berlin (current capacity: 71,000)

Cologne: Cologne Stadium (43,000)

Dortmund: BVB Stadion Dortmund (62,000)

Dusseldorf: Düsseldorf Arena (47,000)

Frankfurt: Frankfurt Arena (47,000)

Gelsenkirchen: Arena AufSchalke (50,000)

Hamburg: Volksparkstadion Hamburg (49,000)

Leipzig: Leipzig Stadium (40,000)

Munich: Munich Football Arena (66,000)

Stuttgart: Stuttgart Arena (51,000)

What is the official match ball for Euro 2024?

The official match ball for Euro 2024, as captured by Adidas.

Adidas' official match ball for Euro 2024 is the Fussballliebe, whose name translates to "love of football" in German.

Utilizing the same Connected Ball Technology as the 2022 World Cup Al Rihla ball, this will mark a first for the European Championships match ball. In addition to delivering 500 bits of data per second to identify when the ball is touched—or, more importantly, when it is not—a sensor embedded into the ball will assist VAR with semi-automated offside rulings.

"Represents the movement of the ball and the energy of the game through prominent black wing shapes accentuated with colourful edges, curves and dots." That's what Adidas says of the ball's eye-catching design.

Key Players to Watch

Every team in the tournament has superstars on their rosters that can completely change the course of a game. Competitors in Euro 2024 will range from seasoned pros to promising young players, all with one goal: to help their national teams win the tournament.

Kick-off Times

Fans in all corners of the globe will be able to watch the action unfold live thanks to the three time periods that matches are planned for (Central European Time): early afternoon, late afternoon, and evening.

What’s at Stake?

Teams and individuals competing in Euro 2024 have the opportunity to cement their place in football lore, in addition to the glory that comes with winning Europe's top national team championship. Football provides a chance for fans to experience the togetherness, passion, and drama of the game while also making memories that will last a lifetime.

The anticipation for the first match is growing as the days go by. Not only is Euro 2024 a tournament, but it is also a festival honoring football, solidarity, and the timeless essence of rivalry. Keep an eye out for a month entire of heart-pounding goals, thrilling finishes, and the decisive battle for European dominance.

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