Introduction to Euro 2024 Qualifiers

The UEFA European Championship, commonly referred to as the Euros, is one of the most prestigious football tournaments in the world. Held every four years, the competition brings together the best national teams in Europe. Before the main event, teams must navigate the rigorous qualifying phase. The Euro 2024 qualifiers are set to determine which teams will secure a spot in the tournament scheduled to take place in Germany.

Structure of the Euro 2024 Qualifiers

The qualifiers are organized in a round-robin format, where teams are divided into groups. Each team plays home and away matches against the other teams in their group. The number of groups and teams has varied over different editions, but for Euro 2024, 53 teams are competing for 23 spots (Germany, as the host nation, automatically qualifies).

Qualifying Draw

Before the qualifiers begin, a draw is held to determine the groups. Teams are seeded based on their performance in the UEFA Nations League and other UEFA coefficients. The draw is a highly anticipated event that sets the stage for the qualification journey. Each group typically consists of five to six teams.