Euro 2024, the 17th edition of the European Championship, is set to begin in Germany on June 14 after the 2020 event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Italy are the defending champions, having won the last tournament by beating England in the Euro 2020 final.
A total of 24 teams will be competing for the title, with Germany qualifying as the hosts. Among the participants, Georgia will be playing at the Euros for the first time. The squad lists for all 24 nations have been finalized, and there are many players to watch out for during the tournament.
The tournament will kick off on June 14 and conclude on July 14, with the group stage running from June 14 to 26. The knockout stage will follow, with the final scheduled for July 14. The teams will be divided into six groups, with the top two from each group advancing to the round of 16 along with the best four third-placed teams.
Al Jazeera has identified six main contenders for the Euro 2024 trophy, including England, France, Spain, Germany, Portugal, and Italy. Matches will be held in ten venues across Germany, with Munich hosting matches for the second Euro in a row.
Public ticket sales for Euro 2024 started on October 3, 2023, with over 1.2 million tickets available during the first round of applications. The prize money for the tournament totals 331 million euros, with the champion team having the potential to earn 28.25 million euros.
Fans can follow the action on various broadcasting and online streaming outlets, including Al Jazeera’s dedicated Euro 2024 tournament page. Here, you can find match build-up, live text commentary, group standings, and real-time match results and schedules to stay updated throughout the tournament. Euro 2024 promises to be an exciting event, with top teams competing for the prestigious title.