EURO 2024: All you need to know
martes, 18 de junio de 2024
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When is it? Where is it? Who's qualified? How does it work? All your UEFA EURO 2024 questions answered.
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Where is EURO 2024 being held?
Germany is hosting EURO 2024, having been chosen to stage the 17th edition of the UEFA European Championship at a UEFA Executive Committee meeting in Nyon on 27 September 2018. Türkiye was the only other nation that bid to hold UEFA EURO 2024. West Germany hosted the 1988 edition, but this is the first time Germany has staged the UEFA European Championship since reunification. The 2006 FIFA World Cup also took place in the country.
What are the dates for EURO 2024?
The UEFA EURO 2024 final tournament began on 14 June and runs until 14 July 2024. The group stage concludes on 26 June, with the knockout stage beginning on 29 June.
As the host nation, Germany were seeded in Group A and occupied position A1; they therefore played the opening match – a 5-1 win against Scotland – at the Munich Football Arena on Friday 14 June. Germany/West Germany have featured at every EURO since 1972. West Germany won the 1972 and 1980 editions, while the reunited Germany triumphed at EURO '96.
Who qualified for EURO?
The draw for the final tournament was held in Hamburg on Saturday 2 December.
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: Türkiye, Georgia*, Portugal, Czechia
What is the tournament format?
The format is the same as it was for UEFA EURO 2020. The top two in each of the six final tournament groups proceed to the round of 16 along with the four best third-placed finishers.
Where and when will the final of EURO 2024 be played?
Berlin's Olympiastadion will stage the final on Sunday 14 July 2024.
What are the EURO 2024 host cities?
The ten venues chosen to host games at the tournament include nine of the stadiums used at the 2006 World Cup, plus the Düsseldorf Arena.
Uniquely, the Munich Football Arena is staging matches for the second EURO in succession; Bayern München's home ground was one of 11 arenas that held games during UEFA EURO 2020.
Host venues are as follows:
Berlin: Olympiastadion Berlin (current capacity: 71,000)
Cologne: Cologne Stadium (43,000)
Dortmund: BVB Stadion Dortmund (62,000)
Dusseldorf: Düsseldorf Arena (47,000)
Frankfurt: Frankfurt Arena (47,000)
Gelsenkirchen: Arena AufSchalke (50,000)
Hamburg: Volksparkstadion Hamburg (49,000)
Leipzig: Leipzig Stadium (40,000)
Munich: Munich Football Arena (66,000)
Stuttgart: Stuttgart Arena (51,000)
When did EURO 2024 tickets go on sale?
The latest UEFA EURO 2024 ticketing information can be found here.
What sustainability measures are in place at EURO?
In line with increased societal expectations around football needing to accelerate action on social and environmental sustainability, the UEFA EURO 2024 tournament wants to lead by example through targeted measures and investments. The full Environmental, Social and Governance strategy can be found here.
Are there EURO 2024 fan zones in Germany?
Every host city will welcome supporters to dedicated fan zones with public viewing installations. Check out the event guide for each host city for further details on how to prepare for your EURO 2024 experience in Germany, whether you have a ticket or just want to soak up the atmosphere during the football festivities.
What is the best way to get around Germany?
Travelling by train and public transport is the most convenient and sustainable option to travel during the tournament. EURO 2024 ticket holders have access to discounted national and international train tickets, as well as a 36 Hour Travel Pass for public transport at no extra cost.
Is there an official EURO 2024 match ball?
FUSSBALLLIEBE, the Official Match Ball of UEFA EURO 2024, is being used during the final tournament. It was unveiled in November 2023 by UEFA and adidas at a special event in front of the Olympiastadion in Berlin. German for "love of football", FUSSBALLLIEBE features adidas Connected Ball Technology for the first time at a UEFA EURO.
Who is the EURO 2024 mascot?
The official tournament mascot is named Albärt following a vote conducted among UEFA.com users and schoolchildren across Europe, through the UEFA Football in Schools programme. Albärt, a teddy bear, won 32% of the vote. The ursine mascot was first introduced to Germany fans in Gelsenkirchen in June 2023, ahead of the national team's friendly game against Colombia.
Who are the city ambassadors for EURO 2024?
Berlin: Kevin-Prince Boateng
Cologne: Harald Schumacher
Dortmund: Roman Weidenfeller, Annike Krahn
Düsseldorf: Martina Voss-Tecklenburg, Sandra Mikolaschek, Selin Oruz
Frankfurt: Alex Meier, Deborah Levi
Gelsenkirchen: Gerald Asamoah
Hamburg: Patrick Esume
Leipzig: Professor Dr Jörg Junhold, Anja Mittag, Jürgen Zielinski
Munich: Dr Felix Brych
Stuttgart: Cacau, Niko Kappel, Eli Seitz
Is there a EURO 2024 volunteer programme?
The volunteer team is complete! Over 146,000 football enthusiasts submitted their applications to become a volunteer at EURO 2024, with 16,000 volunteers from 124 nations subsequently selected.
Being a volunteer is a one-of-a-kind adventure: a hands-on job that encompasses everything from interacting with fans to driving trucks and assisting with accreditations. The volunteers will represent Germany in the ten host cities and stadiums during the event, welcoming guests from all over the world, as well as playing a central role in making the tournament a EURO for all, bringing to life the motto 'United by football. Vereint im Herzen Europas.'
Is there an official EURO 2024 song?
FIRE – from Italian producers Meduza, American pop-rock trailblazers OneRepublic and German singer-songwriter Leony – has been released on all streaming platforms. The song, written by Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic and produced by MEDUZA, merges the Italian group's much-loved anthemic house production, OneRepublic's compelling soundscapes and Leony's pop expertise into a track that embodies the fervour and spirit of football and music fans alike.
Is there an eEURO?
UEFA eEURO 2024 began with the online qualifiers in March 2024 and will conclude with the final in Germany this summer. EA SPORTS FC™ 24 is the official platform for UEFA's eEURO.