Euro 2024

Euro 2024: The Complete Guide to the European Championship in Germany

Euro 2024held in Germany from June 14 to July 14, marked an important milestone in the history of soccer and the sport European. With theSpain winning its fourth title by beating England 2-1 in the final in Berlin, this tournament has been rich in emotions and remarkable performances. Here's what you'll learn in this article, enough to shine in a quiz with friends:

In this article:

  1. Euro 2024 Host Cities and Stadiums

  2. Euro 2024 semi-finals

  3. Euro 2024 Final

  4. Euro 2024 calendar and results

  5. Euro 2024 rankings

  6. Euro 2024 FAQs

Euro 2024 Host Cities and Stadiums

The tournament took place in ten emblematic German cities:

  • Berlin (Olympiastadion)

  • Munich (Allianz Arena)

  • Dortmund (Signal Iduna Park)

  • Stuttgart (Mercedes-Benz Arena)

  • Hamburg (Volksparkstadion)

  • Leipzig (Red Bull Arena)

  • Cologne (RheinEnergieStadion)

  • Düsseldorf (Merkur Spiel-Arena)

  • Frankfurt (Deutsche Bank Park)

  • Gelsenkirchen (Veltins-Arena)

It was the first time that the reunited Germany hosted the Euro on its own, offering a modern infrastructure and a festive atmosphere. .

Tournament format and participating teams

Euro 2024 has 24 national teamsdivided into six groups of four. The top two finishers in each group, as well as the four best third-place finishers, qualified for the last 16. .

Visit Euro 2024 semi-final

Visit Euro 2024 semi-final between the France and theSpain took place on July 9, 2024 to the Munich Football Arena. This eagerly-awaited clash lived up to all its promises, pitting two great European soccer nations against each other, each rich in talent and ambition.

France took to the field with a solid line-up, led by Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann and Aurélien Tchouaméni. In the 8th minute, Les Bleus opened the scoring with a powerful header from Randal Kolo Muaniwell served by Mbappé. The early goal gave the French confidence, but Spain were quick to respond.

Euro 2024 semi-final at Munich's Allianz Arena
Euro 2024 semi-final at Munich's Allianz Arena

Euro 2024 semi-final - Spain's equaliser

The Spanish equaliser came in the 21st minute thanks to Lamine Yamalwho, at just 16, became the youngest goalscorer in Euro history. His curling left-footed shot from outside the box left the crowd breathless. Mike Maignan powerless. This historic goal restored the Roja's momentum, and they then took the lead in the 25th minute with a goal from Dani Olmofollowing a classy individual move.

Despite several French attempts in the second half, including a fine shot from Théo Hernandez and a Dayot UpamecanoSpain held on to their lead. France lacked attacking flair and were unable to break through the well-organized Spanish block.

With this 2-1 victory, Spain have qualified for the final, while France, finalists at the 2022 World Cup, leave the Euro with a touch of regret. Critics were quick to point to Les Bleus' lack of attacking creativity, despite a generally solid campaign.

Visit Euro 2024 final

Visit Euro 2024 final was held on July 14, 2024 to the mythical Berlin Olympiastadionin front of over 70,000 jubilant spectators. The eagerly-awaited match pitted Spain à EnglandBoth teams are at the top of their game after a remarkable run in the tournament.

Euro 2024 final - the match film

The match was intense from the outset. Spain, faithful to their style based on the possession and technical masteryquickly set the pace. The opening goal came courtesy of Nico Williamswho scored a superb goal in the first half. England replied with Harry Kanewho converted a penalty just before the break. In the second half, Mikel Oyarzabal delivered the Roja with a decisive goal in the 86th minute.

Spain wins the day 2-1winning his fourth European champion titlea record shared with Germany. This triumph confirms the return to the top of a new golden generation led by Rodrivoted best player of the tournament, and the young prodigy Lamine Yamalwhich left a lasting impression throughout the competition. Euro 2024 has thus come to an apotheosis, celebrating the beautiful game and the emotion of European soccer.

Euro 2024 Final Berlin
Euro 2024 Final Berlin

Euro 2024 calendar - Euro 2024 match results

Group stage (June 14 - 26, 2024)

Group A :

  • Germany

  • Scotland

  • Hungary

  • Switzerland

Group B :

  • Spain

  • Croatia

  • Italy

  • Albania

Group C :

  • Slovenia

  • Denmark

  • Serbia

  • England

Group D :

  • Netherlands

  • France

  • Poland

  • Austria

Group E :

  • Belgium

  • Slovakia

  • Romania

  • Ukraine

Group F :

  • Turkey

  • Georgia

  • Portugal

  • Czech Republic

Each group saw teams compete in a round-robin format, with the top two teams in each group, as well as the four best third-placed teams, qualifying for the Round of 16.

Direct elimination phase

Round of 16 (June 29 - July 2, 2024) :

  • June 29: Switzerland 2-0 Italy (Berlin)

  • June 29: Germany 2-0 Denmark (Dortmund)

  • June 30: England 2-1 (after extra time) Slovakia (Gelsenkirchen)

  • June 30: Spain 4-1 Georgia (Cologne)

  • July 1: France 1-0 Belgium (Düsseldorf)

  • July 1: Portugal 0-0 Slovenia (3-0 tab) (Frankfurt)

  • July 2: Romania 0-3 Netherlands (Munich)

  • July 2: Austria 1-2 Turkey (Leipzig)

Quarter-finals (July 5 - 6, 2024) :

  • July 5: Spain 2-1 Germany (Stuttgart)

  • July 5: France 0-0 Portugal (5-3 tab) (Hamburg)

  • July 6: England 5-3 Switzerland (after penalties) (Düsseldorf)

  • July 6: Netherlands 2-1 Turkey (Berlin)

Semi-finals :

  • July 9: Spain 2-1 France (Munich)

  • July 10: England 2-1 Netherlands (Dortmund)

Final :

  • July 14: Spain 2-1 England (Berlin)

Euro 2024 European Championship Illustration
Euro 2024 European Championship

Euro 2024 rankings

Spain won their fourth European title by beating England 2-1 in the final in Berlin, becoming the most successful nation in Euro history. La Roja put in a perfect performance, winning all seven of their games and scoring 15 goals in all.

🥇 1. Spain

  • Matches played : 7

  • Victories : 7

  • Goals for / against : 15 / 4

  • Goal difference : +11

  • Course : Winner

🥈 2. England

  • Matches played : 7

  • Victories : 3

  • Null : 3

  • Defeats : 1

  • Goals for / against : 8 / 6

  • Goal difference : +2

  • Course : Finalist

🥉 3. France

  • Matches played : 6

  • Victories : 2

  • Null : 3

  • Defeats : 1

  • Goals for / against : 4 / 3

  • Goal difference : +1

  • Course : Semi-finalist

4. Netherlands

  • Matches played : 6

  • Victories : 3

  • Null : 1

  • Defeats : 2

  • Goals for / against : 10 / 7

  • Goal difference : +3

  • Course : Semi-finalist

5. Germany

  • Matches played : 5

  • Victories : 3

  • Null : 1

  • Defeats : 1

  • Goals for / against : 11 / 4

  • Goal difference : +7

  • Course : Quarter-finalists

6. Portugal

  • Matches played : 5

  • Victories : 2

  • Null : 2

  • Defeats : 1

  • Goals for / against : 5 / 3

  • Goal difference : +2

  • Course : Quarter-finalists

7. Switzerland

  • Matches played : 5

  • Victories : 2

  • Null : 3

  • Defeats : 0

  • Goals for / against : 8 / 4

  • Goal difference : +4

  • Course : Quarter-finalists

8. Turkey

  • Matches played : 5

  • Victories : 3

  • Defeats : 2

  • Goals for / against : 8 / 8

  • Goal difference : 0

  • Course : Quarter-finalists

Individual statistics

  • Top scorers : Jamal Musiala, Georges Mikautadze, Dani Olmo, Cody Gakpo, Ivan Schranz, Harry Kane (3 goals each).

  • Best passer : Lamine Yamal (4 assists).

  • Best player of the tournament : Rodri (Spain).

  • Best young player : Lamine Yamal (Spain).

Spain's path to the title

Spain put in an exceptional performance, winning all their matches:

  • Group stage: victories over Croatia, Italy and Albania.

  • Round of 16: 4-1 victory over Georgia.

  • Quarter-finals: 2-1 victory over Germany.

  • Semi-finals: 2-1 victory over France.

  • Final: 2-1 victory over England.

With this performance, Spain became the first team to win all its matches in a Euro since the introduction of the group phase in 1980. .

Key Players of the Tournament

  • Rodri : Voted best player of the tournament for his mastery of the midfield.

  • Lamine Yamal : At just 16, he scored in the semi-final, becoming the youngest goalscorer in Euro history. .

  • Nico Williams : Author of decisive performances, notably in the final.

  • Mikel Oyarzabal : Scorer of the winning goal in the final against England .

Key statistics

  • Total number of goals : 117 (average of 2.29 per game).

  • Top scorers : Jamal Musiala, Georges Mikautadze, Dani Olmo, Cody Gakpo, Ivan Schranz, Harry Kane (3 goals each).

  • Best passer : Lamine Yamal with 4 assists.

  • Number of spectators : Over 2.7 million for the entire tournament .

Le Parcours de la France

France reached the semi-finals, losing 2-1 to Spain. Kylian Mbappé, despite a nose injury at the start of the tournament, described Les Bleus' performance as "disappointing". .

Atmosphere and Culture

The official Euro 2024 anthem, "Fire" by MEDUZA, OneRepublic and Leony, set the pace in the stadiums and fan zones, contributing to a festive and memorable atmosphere.

Euro 2024 Frequently Asked Questions

Who won Euro 2024?

L'Spain won Euro 2024 by beating England 2-1 in the final in Berlin, thus earning their fourth title European.

Where did Euro 2024 take place?

Euro 2024 was held in Germanyin 10 host citiesincluding Berlin, Munich, Dortmund, and Hamburg, from June 14 to July 14, 2024.

How many teams took part in Euro 2024?

24 European national teams took part in the tournament, divided into 6 groups of 4.

Who was the best player at Euro 2024?

Rodrithe Spanish midfielder, was elected best player of the tournament for his key role in his team's victory.

Which player was the revelation of Euro 2024?

Lamine Yamala 16-year-old Spanish prodigy, has made a name for himself as the youngest goalscorer in Euro history.

Which countries reached the semi-finals?

Visit four semi-finalists for Euro 2024 were Spain, England, France and the Netherlands.

Where can I see the full Euro 2024 calendar?

The full calendar, including dates and results of all matches, is available in the article above or on the official UEFA website.

Which channel broadcast Euro 2024 in France?

The matches were broadcast on M6 (in clear) and beIN Sports (full tournament).

How many goals were scored during the tournament?

A total of 117 goals were registered during Euro 2024, with an average of 2.29 goals per game.

Where can I find tourist information about the host cities?

Discover the host cities the countrycultural sites and heritage, consult this tourist guide to France and its regions.

Which player was voted best of the tournament?

Rodri, Spanish midfielder.

Which young player stood out?

Lamine Yamal stood out, in particular with his goal in the semi-final against France.

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