Get ready for the biggest football tournament in Europe with our comprehensive guide to UEFA EURO 2024. Find everything you need to know about the teams, fixtures, stadiums, and more.
Brief overview of UEFA EURO 2024
The 2024 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as UEFA Euro 2024 or simply Euro 2024, will be the 17th edition of the UEFA European Championship, the quadrennial international football championship organised by UEFA for the men's national teams of its member associations. The tournament will be held in Germany from 14 June to 14 July 2024. A total of 24 teams will compete in the tournament, with the winners being crowned European champions.
History of the tournament
The UEFA European Championship, also known as the Euros or the European Championships, is the major international football competition in Europe. It is contested by the men's national teams of the 55 member associations of UEFA. The tournament was first contested in 1960, and has been held every four years since then, except for 1968.
Importance of the tournament in the football world
The UEFA European Championship is one of the most prestigious football tournaments in the world. It is the second most watched sporting event in the world after the FIFA World Cup. The tournament is also a major source of national pride for the winning country.
Teams
List of all participating teams
The 24 teams that will compete in UEFA EURO 2024 are:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- England
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Hungary
- Italy
- Netherlands
- North Macedonia
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Scotland
- Slovakia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- Ukraine
Profiles of each team, including their strengths, weaknesses, and key players
Austria
- Strengths: Austria is a well-organized team with a strong defense.
- Weaknesses: Austria can be lacking in creativity in attack.
- Key players: David Alaba, Marko Arnautović, Marcel Sabitzer
Belgium
- Strengths: Belgium is a very talented team with a number of world-class players.
- Weaknesses: Belgium can be inconsistent in their performances.
- Key players: Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard
Croatia
- Strengths: Croatia is a very experienced team with a number of players who have won major trophies.
- Weaknesses: Croatia can be aging in some areas.
- Key players: Luka Modrić, Ivan Perišić, Mateo Kovačić
Czech Republic
- Strengths: Czech Republic is a solid team with a good work ethic.
- Weaknesses: Czech Republic can be lacking in individual quality.
- Key players: Tomáš Souček, Patrik Schick, Jakub Jankto
Denmark
- Strengths: Denmark is a very well-coached team with a strong tactical identity.
- Weaknesses: Denmark can be lacking in goalscoring threat.
- Key players: Christian Eriksen, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Kasper Schmeichel
England
- Strengths: England is a very talented team with a good mix of experience and youth.
- Weaknesses: England can be hesitant on the big stage.
- Key players: Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, Jadon Sancho
Finland
- Strengths: Finland is a very well-organized team with a strong defensive record.
- Weaknesses: Finland can be lacking in attacking firepower.
- Key players: Teemu Pukki, Glen Kamara, Tim Sparv
France
- Strengths: France is the reigning world champions and are one of the favorites to win the tournament.
- Weaknesses: France can be arrogant and overconfident.
- Key players: Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann, Paul Pogba
Germany
- Strengths: Germany is a very experienced team with a winning mentality.
- Weaknesses: Germany is in a period of transition and is not as strong as they once were.
- Key players: Manuel Neuer, Thomas Müller, Toni Kroos
Hungary
- Strengths: Hungary is a very passionate team with a strong home record.
- Weaknesses: Hungary can be lacking in quality in some areas.
- Key players: Dominik Szoboszlai, Ádám Szalai, Willi Orbán
Italy
- Strengths: Italy is the reigning European champions and are a very well-balanced team.
- Weaknesses: Italy can be aging in some areas.
- Key players: Jorginho,