Overview of Euro 2024

As the anticipation builds for the 17th edition of the UEFA European Championship, commonly known as Euro 2024, fans across the continent are eager to understand the format of this highly anticipated tournament. Hosted by Germany, Euro 2024 promises to deliver thrilling football action, showcasing Europe’s finest footballing talent. This article delves into the details of the tournament’s format, providing fans with valuable insights into how the competition is structured.

Number of Teams and Qualification

Euro 2024 will consist of 24 teams, maintaining the expanded format that was introduced in Euro 2016. These 24 teams will compete for the prestigious Henri Delaunay Trophy. The qualification process involves 55 UEFA member nations, with matches held between March 2023 and March 2024. Teams are divided into ten groups, consisting of five or six teams each, with the top two teams from each group automatically qualifying for the final tournament. The remaining three places will be determined through the UEFA Nations League play-offs.

Group Stage Format

The 24 qualified teams will be divided into six groups of four teams each for the group stage