The UEFA European Championship, or Euros, is a major international football tournament held every four years. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the Euros, including historical results, group information, key dates, and notable players.
The Euro 2024 tournament concluded with a thrilling final on July 14th. The final match, along with earlier stage games including the semi-finals and quarter-finals, were broadcast on FOX and available for streaming on FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports app. The tournament followed a bracket-style competition, culminating in the final match to determine the champion. Matches were held throughout June and July, with specific dates and times for each game available in Eastern Time.
The group stage of Euro 2024 ran from June 14th to June 26th. This stage featured six groups (A-F), each comprised of four national teams. Teams competed within their respective groups, with the top teams progressing to the knockout stage. The Round of 16 took place from June 29th to July 2nd, followed by the Quarterfinals on July 5th and 6th.
The tournament progressed to the Semifinals on July 9th and 10th, ultimately leading to the Final on July 14th. Key dates for the entire tournament included the Group stage (June 14-26), Round of 16 (June 29 – July 2), Quarterfinals (July 5-6), Semifinals (July 9-10), and the Final (July 14).
Euro 2024 featured six groups, each with four teams:
- Group A: Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland
- Group B: Spain, Croatia, Italy, Albania
- Group C: Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, England
- Group D: Poland, Netherlands, Austria, France
- Group E: Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, Ukraine
- Group F: Turkey, Georgia, Portugal, Czechia.
The tournament showcased some of the world’s top football talent. Kylian Mbappé led a star-studded French squad aiming for victory after their 2022 World Cup disappointment. England, with young talent Jude Bellingham alongside established stars like Harry Kane, aimed to avenge their Euro 2020 final loss.
Cristiano Ronaldo captained Portugal, hoping for a strong performance after a less successful 2022 World Cup. Other notable veteran players included Croatia’s Luka Modrić and Germany’s Manuel Neuer. Premier League stars Kevin De Bruyne and Virgil van Dijk also participated in the tournament.