One of the greatest football tournaments in the world gets underway today when UEFA Euro 2024 kicks off. Hosted by Germany, the tournament will take place from 14 June to 14 July 2024. The tournament reverts to one country as a host after Euro 2020 (held in 2021 due to COVID-19) was held in several countries. There are 24 teams participating, including the hosts, defending champions Italy and other traditional European powerhouses such as England, France, Spain, Netherlands, Croatia and Portugal.
The top 2 teams from each group will automatically go through to the Round of 16, while 4 of the 6 third-ranked teams will also advance to the knockout stages according to Group points accumulated. With so many top-ranked teams competing, and so many matches to bet on at www.gbets.co.za, Euro 2024 is bound to be an exciting tournament with edge-of-your-seat games. Here’s a quick preview of the tournament:
Group A
- Germany
- Scotland
- Hungary
- Switzerland
Fixtures
14 June 2024, 21:00: Germany v Scotland, Fußball Arena München, Munich
15 June 2024, 15:00: Hungary v Switzerland, Cologne Stadium, Cologne
19 June 2024, 18:00: Germany v Hungary, Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart
19 June 2024, 21:00: Scotland v Switzerland. Cologne Stadium, Cologne
23 June 2024, 21:00: Switzerland v Germany, Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt
23 June 2024, 21:00: Scotland v Hungary, Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart
Preview
Group A should be quite competitive, with all four competing countries of fairly equal strength. The hosts Germany will be favoured to make it to the next round, but any one of Scotland, Hungary and Switzerland are realistic contenders to qualify. It should be a hard-fought and exciting group to watch.
Group B
- Spain
- Croatia
- Italy
- Albania
Fixtures
15 June 2024, 18:00, Spain v Croatia, Olympiastadion, Berlin
15 June 2024, 21:00: Italy v Albania, BVB Stadion Dortmund, Dortmund
19 June 2024, 15:00: Croatia v Albania, Volksparkstadion, Hamburg
20 June 2024, 21:00: Spain v Italy, Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen
24 June 2024, 21:00: Albania v Spain, Düsseldorf Arena, Düsseldorf
24 June 2024, 21:00: Croatia v Italy, Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig
Preview
If the top 2 teams in a group were the only ones who could qualify for the next round, then Group B would probably be considered as a “Group of Death”. This Group contains 3 extremely strong teams in the form of Spain, Croatia and Italy, while less-fancied Albania will undoubtedly be determined to produce a good showing as well.
Group C
- Slovenia
- Denmark
- Serbia
- England
Fixtures
16 June 2024, 18:00: Slovenia v Denmark, Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart
16 June 2024, 21:00: Serbia v England, Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen
20 June 2024, 15:00: Slovenia v Serbia, Fußball Arena München, Munich
20 June 2024, 18:00: Denmark v England, Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt
25 June 2024, 21:00: England v Slovenia , Cologne Stadium, Cologne
25 June 2024, 21:00: Denmark v Serbia, Fußball Arena München, Munich
Preview
Group C should also be competitive, with 3 lower-ranked teams competing that are renowned for strong showings at tournaments. While England, the 2021 runners-up, will be favoured to top the group, it will have to be wary of 1992 winners Denmark, as well as Serbia and Slovenia, with all of these countries primed to produce their best in the high-pressure environment of competition football.
Group D
- Poland
- Netherlands
- Austria
- France
Fixtures
16 June 2024, 15:00: Poland v Netherlands, Volksparkstadion, Hamburg
17 June 2024, 21:00: Austria v France, Düsseldorf Arena, Düsseldorf
21 June 2024, 18:00: Poland v Austria, Olympiastadion, Berlin
21 June 2024, 21:00: Netherlands v France, Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig
25 June 2024,18:00: Netherlands v Austria, Olympiastadion, Berlin
25 June 2024, 18:00: France v Poland, BVB Stadion Dortmund, Dortmund
Preview
This is another group that should be closely fought, with 2 big names in the group- France and Netherlands. While these two teams will be expected to finish in the top 2 of their group, they will both have to be wary of Poland and Austria, who may use their underdog status to spring a surprise or two.
Group E
- Belgium
- Slovakia
- Romania
- Ukraine
Fixtures
17 June 2024, 15:00: Romania v Ukraine, Fußball Arena München, Munich
17 June 2024, 18:00: Belgium v Slovakia, Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt
21 June 2024, 15:00: Slovakia v Ukraine, Düsseldorf Arena, Düsseldorf
22 June 2024, 21:00: Belgium v Romania, Cologne Stadium, Cologne
26 June 2024, 18:00: Slovakia v Romania, Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt
26 June 2024, 18:00: Ukraine v Belgium, Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart
Preview
While 3rd ranked Belgium will be expected to top this group, it is anybody’s guess who else will compete for a Round of 16 spot. Any one of Slovakia Romania and Ukraine could make it, although Ukraine is the highest-ranked of all these teams. Expect some close matches and high drama.
Group F
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Georgia
- Portugal
- Czech Republic (Czechia)
Fixtures
18 June 2024, 18:00: Turkey v Georgia, BVB Stadion Dortmund, Dortmund
18 June 2024, 21:00: Portugal v Czech RepublicLeipzig Stadium, Leipzig
22 June 2024, 15:00: Georgia v Czech Republic, Volksparkstadion, Hamburg
22 June 2024, 18:00: Turkey v Portugal, BVB Stadion Dortmund, Dortmund
26 June 2024, 21:00, Georgia v Portugal, Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen
26 June 2024, 21:00, Czech Republic v Turkey, Volksparkstadion, Hamburg
Preview
Portugal stands out in Group F, which could be considered one of the weakest groups in Euro 2024. The Group should be dominated by Portugal, with Georgia, Turkey and the Czech Republic all ranked way below the Portuguese side. The unknown strength of these teams could lead to some exciting matches in the quest to qualify for the round of 16.
Ranking of third-placed teams
Four third-placed teams will also advance to the Round of 16, depending on how well they performed in their group compared to the other 3rd placed teams. The teams will be ranked according to:
- Points
- Goal Difference
- Goals scored
- Wins
- Lower disciplinary points
- European Qualifiers overall ranking OR if hosts Germany are involved in the comparison, the drawing of lots
Knockout Stages
Round of 16
29 June 2024, 18:00: Runner-up Group v Runner-up Group B, Olympiastadion, Berlin
29 June 2024, 21:00: Winner Group A v Runner-up Group C, BVB Stadion Dortmund, Dortmund
30 June 2024, 18:00: Winner Group C v 3rd Group D/E/F, Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen
30 June 2024, 21:00: Winner Group B v 3rd Group A/D/E/F, Cologne Stadium, Cologne
1 July 2024, 18:00: Runner-up Group D v Runner-up Group E, Düsseldorf Arena, Düsseldorf
1 July 2024, 21:00: Winner Group F v 3rd Group A/B/C, Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt
2 July 2024, 18:00: Winner Group E v 3rd Group A/B/C/D, Fußball Arena München, Munich
2 July 2024, 21:00: Winner Group D v Runner-up Group F, Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig
Quarter-finals
5 July 2024, 18:00: Winner Match 39 v Winner Match 37, Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart
5 July 2024, 21:00: Winner Match 41 v Winner Match 42, Volksparkstadion, Hamburg
6 July 2024, 18:00: Winner Match 40 v Winner Match 38 , Düsseldorf Arena, Düsseldorf
6 July 2024, 21:00: Winner Match 43 v Winner Match 44, Olympiastadion, Berlin
Semi-finals
9 July 2024, 21:00: Winner Match 45 v Winner Match 46, Fußball Arena München, Munich
10 July 2024, 21:00: Winner Match 47 v Winner Match 48, BVB Stadion Dortmund, Dortmund
Final
14 July 2024, 21:00: Winner Match 49 v Winner Match 50, Olympiastadion, Berlin
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