Euro 2024 is upon us, bringing together the crème de la crème of European football to determine who will claim the coveted title of kings of the continent. As the excitement builds, fans from around the globe are prepared for a month of thrilling action and unforgettable moments.
Reigning Champions Face Stiff Competition
Italy enters the tournament as the reigning champions, but their path to defending the title is fraught with formidable challengers. Nations such as England, France, Spain, and Portugal are all eyeing the trophy with determination and confidence.
Adding to the anticipation, hosts Germany, with their storied football history, cannot be counted out. With home advantage and a talented squad, the Germans are sure to be a force to reckon with. The tournament kicked off on June 14 and will crescendo to the grand finale on July 14.
Stars to Shine
The tournament promises to feature many of the world's top players, including France's sensational forward Kylian Mbappe and England's prodigious talent Jude Bellingham. Their performances will be under the microscope as they aim to lead their nations to glory.
Meanwhile, smaller nations like Georgia and Albania will hope to spring some surprises and make a deep run in the tournament. The beauty of Euro 2024 lies in its unpredictability, where underdogs often rise to the occasion.
Format and Viewing
In total, 24 teams will compete in the group stage, with 16 advancing to the knockout stages. Fans can catch all the action on Fubo, with a free trial available for new subscribers.
Venues and Matches
The 17th edition of the competition will take place across 10 German cities, each hosting a range of matches from the group stage to the final. UEFA has renamed these venues specifically for the event to mark their significance.
Group Stage Venues
Arena AufSchalke, Cologne Stadium, Waldstadion, and Leipzig Stadium will host games up until the Round of 16. These matches will be played at:
- Gelsenkirchen's Veltins-Arena (home of Schalke 04)
- Cologne's RheinEnergieStadion (home of FC Köln)
- Frankfurt's Deutsche Bank Park (home of Eintracht Frankfurt)
- Leipzig's Red Bull Arena (home of RB Leipzig)
Quarterfinal Venues
Stuttgart Arena, Volksparkstadion, and Düsseldorf Arena will take over for the quarterfinals. Matches will be held at:
- Stuttgart's MHPArena (home of VfB Stuttgart)
- Hamburg's Volksparkstadion (home of Hamburger SV)
- Düsseldorf's Merkur Spiel-Arena (home of Fortuna Düsseldorf)
Semifinal Venues
As the tournament progresses to the semifinals, Fußball Arena München and BVB Stadion Dortmund will host these crucial encounters. Fans will witness matches at:
- Munich's Allianz Arena (home of Bayern Munich)
- Dortmund's Signal Iduna Park (home of Borussia Dortmund)
The Grand Finale
The ultimate showdown, the Euro 2024 final, will be held at Berlin's historic Olympiastadion, home of Hertha BSC. This iconic venue is set to provide the perfect backdrop for the crowning of the new European champions.
Group Stage Standings and Schedule
Group A
Germany kicked off their campaign in style with a 5-1 victory over Scotland. Other matches in the group include:
- Hungary vs. Switzerland, June 15, 9 a.m.
- Germany vs. Hungary, June 19, 12 p.m. (FS1)
- Scotland vs. Switzerland, June 19, 3 p.m. (Fox)
- Switzerland vs. Germany, June 23, 3 p.m. (Fox)
- Scotland vs. Hungary, June 23, 3 p.m. (FS1)
Group B
Group B features some intriguing matchups:
- Spain vs. Croatia, June 15, 12 p.m. (Fox)
- Italy vs. Albania, June 15, 3 p.m. (Fox)
- Croatia vs. Albania, June 19, 9 a.m. (FS1)
- Spain vs. Italy, June 20, 3 p.m. (Fox)
- Albania vs. Spain, June 24, 3 p.m. (FS1)
- Croatia vs. Italy, June 24, 3 p.m. (Fox)
Group C
In Group C, England's clash against Serbia is highly anticipated:
- Slovenia vs. Denmark, June 16, 12 p.m. (FS1)
- Serbia vs. England, June 16, 3 p.m. (Fox)
- Slovenia vs. Serbia, June 20, 9 a.m. (FS1)
- Denmark vs. England, June 20, 3 p.m. (FS1)
- England vs. Slovenia, June 25, 3 p.m. (Fox)
- Denmark vs. Serbia, June 25, 3 p.m. (FS1)
Group D
Group D brings a mix of excitement and potential upsets:
- Poland vs. Netherlands, June 16, 9 a.m. (FS1)
- Austria vs. France, June 17, 3 p.m. (Fox)
- Poland vs. Austria, June 21, 12 p.m. (FS1)
- Netherlands vs. France, June 21, 3 p.m. (Fox)
- Netherlands vs. Austria, June 25, 12 p.m. (FS1)
- France vs. Poland, June 25, 12 p.m. (Fox)
Group E
In Group E, the battle between Belgium and Slovakia stands out:
- Romania vs. Ukraine, June 17, 9 a.m.
- Belgium vs. Slovakia, June 17, 12 p.m. (FS1)
- Slovakia vs. Ukraine, June 21, 9 a.m.
- Belgium vs. Romania, June 22, 3 p.m. (Fox)
- Slovakia vs. Romania, June 26, 12 p.m. (FS1)
- Ukraine vs. Belgium, June 26, 12 p.m. (Fox)
Group F
Group F includes some intriguing matchups:
- Turkey vs. Georgia, June 18, 12 p.m.
- Portugal vs. Czechia, June 18, 3 p.m. (Fox)
- Georgia vs. Czechia, June 22, 9 a.m.
- Turkey vs. Portugal, June 22, 12 p.m. (Fox)
- Georgia vs. Portugal, June 26, 3 p.m. (Fox)
- Czechia vs. Turkey, June 26, 3 p.m. (FS1)
Knockout Stage Schedule
Round of 16
The Round of 16 promises to be captivating, with matches as follows:
- 2A vs. 2B, June 29, 12 p.m. (FS1)
- 1A vs. 2C, June 29, 3 p.m. (Fox)
- 1C vs. 3D/E/F, June 30, 12 p.m. (Fox)
- 1B vs. 3A/D/E/F, June 30, 3 p.m. (Fox)
- 2D vs. 2E, July 1, 12 p.m. (FS1)
- 1F vs. 3A/B/C, July 1, 3 p.m. (Fox)
- 1E vs. 3A/B/C/D, July 2, 12 p.m. (FS1)
- 1D vs. 2F, July 2, 3 p.m. (Fox)
Quarterfinals
The quarterfinal matches will be played on July 5 and 6 as follows:
- TBD vs. TBD, July 5, 12 p.m. (Fox)
- TBD vs. TBD, July 5, 3 p.m. (Fox)
- TBD vs. TBD, July 6, 12 p.m. (Fox)
- TBD vs. TBD, July 6, 3 p.m. (Fox)
Semifinals
The semifinals will take place on July 9 and 10 at 3 p.m. on Fox:
- TBD vs. TBD, July 9, 3 p.m. (Fox)
- TBD vs. TBD, July 10, 3 p.m. (Fox)
Final
The climactic final will be held on July 14 at 3 p.m. on Fox, where one team will emerge as the Euro 2024 champions:
- TBD vs. TBD, July 14, 3 p.m. (Fox)
For those eager to witness the drama unfold, Euro 2024 can be streamed live on Fubo, offering a free trial for new users.