UEFA EURO 2024: Essential Guide and Key Information

Germany selected to host EURO 2024 17th edition of UEFA European championship. This decision made on September 27, 2018 during a UEFA executive committee meeting which held in Nyon Switzerland. Turkey was the only other nation that bid to host the tournament.

Historical Context:

• Past Hosting: West Germany previously hosted the tournament in 1988.
• First reunification: This is the first time that Germany will host UEFA European Championship as a reunified nation.
• Other major events: Germany also hosted 2006 FIFA World Cup, showcased their capability to stage large international sports event.

Germany selection to host EURO 2024 underscore its tradition and experience in organization major football tournaments.

When is it?

EURO 2024 final tournament started on June 14, 2024 and it will end on July 14, 2024. The group stage will finish on June 26 and the knockout stage will start on June 29.

Who did qualify for EURO 2024?

The teams that qualified for EURO 2024 are:

• 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

Host Cities for EURO 2024:

The tournament will hosted in Germany. The matches will be played in ten cities:

• Berlin
• Munich
• Dortmund
• Stuttgart
• Hamburg
• Düsseldorf
• Cologne
• Leipzig
• Frankfurt
• Gelsenkirchen

Latest UEFA EURO 2024 Ticket Information:

For updated information about UEFA EURO 2024 ticket sales you can visit the official UEFA website here.

EURO 2024 Sustainable Travel Options for Ticket Holders:

Travel via train and public transport is the most convenient and sustainable way to get around during the tournament. EURO 2024 ticket holders can enjoy discounted national and international train fares along with a complimentary 36-hour Travel Pass for public transport.

How does it work?

1. Group Stage:
   • 24 teams split into 6 groups of 4
   • Each team plays 3 matches
   • Top 2 teams from each group + 4 best third-placed teams move to knockout stage
2. Knockout Stage:
   • Round of 16, Quarter finals, Semi finals, and Final
   • Single elimination games, with extra time and penalties if needed
3. Final:
   • Date: July 14, 2024
   • Location: Olympiastadion, Berlin

Enjoy a month of top tier European football.

EURO 2024 Mascot Revealed:

The official mascot for EURO 2024 is named Albärt. Fans and schoolchildren across Europe voted for the mascot through the UEFA Football in Schools program and on UEFA.com. Albärt, who is a teddy bear, won the vote with 32%. Germany fans got to meet Albärt for the first time in Gelsenkirchen in June 2023, before the national team played a friendly match against Colombia.

Official Song For EURO 2024:

FIRE a collaboration among Italian producers Meduza, American pop rock pioneers One Republic and German singer song writer Leony, is now available on all streaming platforms. The song crafted by One Republic’s Ryan Tedder. It produced by Meduza, combines Meduza’s beloved anthemic house style with One Republic’s captivate soundscapes and Leony’s expertise in pop music. The track captures the passion and energy shared by football and music enthusiasts alike.