Excitement Builds for Euro 2024: Teams, Players, Venues, and Schedule

Euro 2024 is upon us, and the excitement is palpable as the best teams in Europe battle it out to determine who will be crowned kings of the continent. This year's tournament promises to be a thrilling spectacle, showcasing top-tier talent and intense competition.

Italy, the reigning champions, are eager to defend their title, but several formidable nations, including England, France, Spain, and Portugal, are equally determined to make their mark. Host nation Germany also cannot be counted out, as they bring the advantage of familiar turf and passionate local support.

Star Players to Watch

Many of the world’s top players will feature this summer, adding to the tournament's allure. French phenom Kylian Mbappe and England's rising star Jude Bellingham are just two of the many elite talents aiming to lead their teams to glory. Additionally, smaller nations like Georgia and Albania hope to spring some surprises and capture the continent’s attention with their performances.

The action began on June 14 and will conclude on July 14, with the grand finale. Importantly, 16 of the 24 teams in the group stage will advance to the knockout stages, ensuring that every match in the group stage is critical.

For those eager to catch all the drama and excitement, Euro 2024 is available to watch on Fubo (try for free).

Venues Across Germany

A total of 24 teams will compete across 10 German cities in the 17th edition of the competition. These venues have been specially renamed by UEFA for this event, adding a unique touch to the tournament.

Early games, up until the Round of 16, will be held at:

  • Arena AufSchalke
  • Cologne Stadium
  • Waldstadion
  • Leipzig Stadium

This means action will unfold in Gelsenkirchen's Veltins-Arena (Schalke 04), Cologne's RheinEnergieStadion (FC Köln), Frankfurt's Deutsche Bank Park (Eintracht Frankfurt), and Leipzig's Red Bull Arena (RB Leipzig).

Stuttgart Arena, Volksparkstadion, and Düsseldorf Arena will host games up until the quarterfinals. Matches here will be played at:

  • Stuttgart's MHPArena (VfB Stuttgart)
  • Hamburg's Volksparkstadion (Hamburger SV)
  • Düsseldorf's Merkur Spiel-Arena (Fortuna Düsseldorf)

For the later stages, Fußball Arena München and BVB Stadion Dortmund will host games up to the semifinals, with matches being held at Munich's Allianz Arena (Bayern Munich) and Dortmund's Signal Iduna Park (Borussia Dortmund).

Finally, the grand Olympiastadion will host games up to the final, with Berlin's Olympiastadion (Hertha BSC) providing a historic backdrop for the climax of the tournament.

Group Stage Standings and Schedule

Group A

Germany 5, Scotland 1

Upcoming matches:

  • Hungary vs. Switzerland, June 15, 9 a.m.
  • Germany vs. Hungary, June 19, 12 p.m. on FS1
  • Scotland vs. Switzerland, June 19, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • Switzerland vs. Germany, June 23, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • Scotland vs. Hungary, June 23, 3 p.m. on FS1

Group B

Upcoming matches:

  • Spain vs. Croatia, June 15, 12 p.m. on Fox
  • Italy vs. Albania, June 15, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • Croatia vs. Albania, June 19, 9 a.m. on FS1
  • Spain vs. Italy, June 20, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • Albania vs. Spain, June 24, 3 p.m. on FS1
  • Croatia vs. Italy, June 24, 3 p.m. on Fox

Group C

Upcoming matches:

  • Slovenia vs. Denmark, June 16, 12 p.m. on FS1
  • Serbia vs. England, June 16, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • Slovenia vs. Serbia, June 20, 9 a.m. on FS1
  • Denmark vs. England, June 20, 3 p.m. on FS1
  • England vs. Slovenia, June 25, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • Denmark vs. Serbia, June 25, 3 p.m. on FS1

Group D

Upcoming matches:

  • Poland vs. Netherlands, June 16, 9 a.m. on FS1
  • Austria vs. France, June 17, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • Poland vs. Austria, June 21, 12 p.m. on FS1
  • Netherlands vs. France, June 21, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • Netherlands vs. Austria, June 25, 12 p.m. on FS1
  • France vs. Poland, June 25, 12 p.m. on Fox

Group E

Upcoming matches:

  • Romania vs. Ukraine, June 17, 9 a.m.
  • Belgium vs. Slovakia, June 17, 12 p.m. on FS1
  • Slovakia vs. Ukraine, June 21, 9 a.m.
  • Belgium vs. Romania, June 22, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • Slovakia vs. Romania, June 26, 12 p.m. on FS1
  • Ukraine vs. Belgium, June 26, 12 p.m. on Fox

Group F

Upcoming matches:

  • Turkey vs. Georgia, June 18, 12 p.m.
  • Portugal vs. Czechia, June 18, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • Georgia vs. Czechia, June 22, 9 a.m.
  • Turkey vs. Portugal, June 22, 12 p.m. on Fox
  • Georgia vs. Portugal, June 26, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • Czechia vs. Turkey, June 26, 3 p.m. on FS1

Knockout Stage Schedule

Round of 16

Matchups:

  • 2A vs. 2B, June 29, 12 p.m. on FS1
  • 1A vs. 2C, June 29, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • 1C vs. 3D/E/F, June 30, 12 p.m. on Fox
  • 1B vs. 3A/D/E/F, June 30, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • 2D vs. 2E, July 1, 12 p.m. on FS1
  • 1F vs. 3A/B/C, July 1, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • 1E vs. 3A/B/C/D, July 2, 12 p.m. on FS1
  • 1D vs. 2F, July 2, 3 p.m. on Fox

Quarterfinals

Matchups:

  • TBD vs. TBD, July 5, 12 p.m. on Fox
  • TBD vs. TBD, July 5, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • TBD vs. TBD, July 6, 12 p.m. on Fox
  • TBD vs. TBD, July 6, 3 p.m. on Fox

Semifinals

Matchups:

  • TBD vs. TBD, July 9, 3 p.m. on Fox
  • TBD vs. TBD, July 10, 3 p.m. on Fox

Final

The grand finale will take place on July 14 at 3 p.m. on Fox, where the two remaining teams will vie for the coveted title of European Champions. Don't miss it!

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