Excitement Builds for Euro 2024: Schedule, Venues, and Teams

The excitement of Euro 2024 is palpable as Europe's elite football teams clash to determine the champions of the continent. Italy, the reigning champions, will face fierce competition from powerhouses like England, France, Spain, and Portugal. Meanwhile, host nation Germany is also expected to put up a formidable challenge.

The tournament kicked off on June 14 and will culminate in a thrilling final on July 14. Fans are in for a treat as many of the world’s top players, including France’s Kylian Mbappe and England’s Jude Bellingham, showcase their talent. Additionally, smaller nations like Georgia and Albania are eager to create upsets and make their mark on the tournament.

Venues

The 17th edition of the European Championship features 24 teams competing across 10 German cities. The venues have been given special names by UEFA for this event. Arena AufSchalke, Cologne Stadium, Waldstadion, and Leipzig Stadium will all host matches up until the Round of 16.

Matches will be played at Gelsenkirchen’s Veltins-Arena (Schalke 04), Cologne’s RheinEnergieStadion (FC Köln), Frankfurt’s Deutsche Bank Park (Eintracht Frankfurt), and Leipzig’s Red Bull Arena (RB Leipzig).

Stuttgart Arena, Volksparkstadion, and Düsseldorf Arena will host games up until the quarterfinals. Specifically, Stuttgart’s MHPArena (VfB Stuttgart), Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion (Hamburger SV), and Düsseldorf’s Merkur Spiel-Arena (Fortuna Düsseldorf) will see intense action.

The semifinal clashes will take place at Fußball Arena München and BVB Stadion Dortmund. Munich’s Allianz Arena (Bayern Munich) and Dortmund’s Signal Iduna Park (Borussia Dortmund) are set to host these critical matches.

Finally, Berlin’s Olympiastadion (Hertha BSC) will serve as the grand stage for the championship match, holding the honor of determining the new kings of European football.

Group Stage Standings and Schedule

Group A

Germany leads the group with an impressive 5-1 victory over Scotland. Upcoming matches include:

  • Hungary vs. Switzerland, June 15, 9 a.m.
  • Germany vs. Hungary, June 19, 12 p.m. on FS1
  • Scotland vs. Switzerland, June 19, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • Switzerland vs. Germany, June 23, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • Scotland vs. Hungary, June 23, 3 p.m. on FS1

Group B

Highlight matches to watch in this group include:

  • Spain vs. Croatia, June 15, 12 p.m. on Fox
  • Italy vs. Albania, June 15, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • Croatia vs. Albania, June 19, 9 a.m. on FS1
  • Spain vs. Italy, June 20, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • Albania vs. Spain, June 24, 3 p.m. on FS1
  • Croatia vs. Italy, June 24, 3 p.m. on Fox

Group C

England aims to dominate Group C. Key fixtures include:

  • Slovenia vs. Denmark, June 16, 12 p.m. on FS1
  • Serbia vs. England, June 16, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • Slovenia vs. Serbia, June 20, 9 a.m. on FS1
  • Denmark vs. England, June 20, 3 p.m. on FS1
  • England vs. Slovenia, June 25, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • Denmark vs. Serbia, June 25, 3 p.m. on FS1

Group D

This group sees strong contenders battling it out:

  • Poland vs. Netherlands, June 16, 9 a.m. on FS1
  • Austria vs. France, June 17, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • Poland vs. Austria, June 21, 12 p.m. on FS1
  • Netherlands vs. France, June 21, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • Netherlands vs. Austria, June 25, 12 p.m. on FS1
  • France vs. Poland, June 25, 12 p.m. on Fox

Group E

Group E promises exciting matches:

  • Romania vs. Ukraine, June 17, 9 a.m.
  • Belgium vs. Slovakia, June 17, 12 p.m. on FS1
  • Slovakia vs. Ukraine, June 21, 9 a.m.
  • Belgium vs. Romania, June 22, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • Slovakia vs. Romania, June 26, 12 p.m. on FS1
  • Ukraine vs. Belgium, June 26, 12 p.m. on Fox

Group F

This group features intriguing matchups:

  • Turkey vs. Georgia, June 18, 12 p.m.
  • Portugal vs. Czechia, June 18, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • Georgia vs. Czechia, June 22, 9 a.m.
  • Turkey vs. Portugal, June 22, 12 p.m. on Fox
  • Georgia vs. Portugal, June 26, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • Czechia vs. Turkey, June 26, 3 p.m. on FS1

Knockout Stage Schedule

Round of 16

The knockout rounds promise even more drama and excitement. Key match times are:

  • 2A vs. 2B, June 29, 12 p.m. on FS1
  • 1A vs. 2C, June 29, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • 1C vs. 3D/E/F, June 30, 12 p.m. on Fox
  • 1B vs. 3A/D/E/F, June 30, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • 2D vs. 2E, July 1, 12 p.m. on FS1
  • 1F vs. 3A/B/C, July 1, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • 1E vs. 3A/B/C/D, July 2, 12 p.m. on FS1
  • 1D vs. 2F, July 2, 3 p.m. on Fox

Quarterfinals

The quarterfinal matches, which will whittle down the best eight teams, are scheduled for:

  • TBD vs. TBD, July 5, 12 p.m. on Fox
  • TBD vs. TBD, July 5, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • TBD vs. TBD, July 6, 12 p.m. on Fox
  • TBD vs. TBD, July 6, 3 p.m. on Fox

Semifinals

The semifinals will see the remaining four teams vie for a spot in the final:

  • TBD vs. TBD, July 9, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • TBD vs. TBD, July 10, 3 p.m. on Fox

Final

All eyes will be on the final match, set for July 14 at 3 p.m. on Fox, where the new champions of Europe will be crowned.

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