The teams for Euro 2024 are in. Georgia, Ukraine, and Poland left it late but won their respective play-off ties. Despite having Premier League standouts Haaland and Odegaard, Norway failed to qualify.
Let’s review the final list of 24 teams divided into groups while pinpointing the “Group of Death.”
UEFA Euro 2024: Groups
Group A: Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland
Euro 2024 hosts Germany spearhead Group A and will look to win their fourth European Championship title. They open up the tournament in a match against Scotland on July 14, 2024, in Munich.
Group B: Spain, Croatia, Italy, Albania
Three-time Euro winners Spain hope to win their first trophy in over 12 years. But first, they’ll have to get out of what we consider one of the Groups of Death. With young winger Lamine Yamal (potentially the tournament’s youngest-ever player) and the dependability of defensive midfielder ace Rodri, we fancy their chances. Meanwhile, defending champions Italy and 2018 World Cup runner-ups Croatia look to hold their own. The high competition in Group B makes it one of the toughest, most unpredictable groups.
Group C: Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, England
With a deep roster that includes a blend of young and veteran talent, the Three Lions make good candidates to win the tournament. Bellingham, Foden, Saka, Rice, and newbie Kobbie Mainoo are the faces of England’s new Golden Generation. Anything short of a semi-final appearance presents danger for Gareth Southgate’s job.
Group D: Poland, Netherlands, Austria, France
Group D is up there with Group B as a candidate for the Group of Death. 2022 World Cup runner-ups France seek redemption, while the classy Dutch and dark horse Austrians, led by former United boss Ralph Rangnick, beckon. Poland is the group’s underdog, and that says a lot.
Group E: Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, Ukraine
While Belgium shouldn’t have any problem topping the group, last-minute entrants Ukraine, who will play in their fourth Euro in a row, will fancy their strong will.
Group F: Turkey, Georgia, Portugal, Czech Republic
Portugal remains the group favorite in what could be Ronaldo’s last European Championship tournament. Meanwhile, Czechia will play in their eighth consecutive Euros with Georgia, a first. Can Turkey bring back some of that semi-final magic from 2008? Second place in Group F is a toss-up.
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