The road to the UEFA European Championship, affectionately known as the Euros, is always a thrilling and highly competitive journey. Euros 2024 is no different, with national teams from across the continent vying for a coveted spot in the final tournament to be held in Germany. This article covers everything you need to know about the Euros 2024 qualifying process, from the format and key dates to the teams and players to watch.

Qualifying Format

The qualification process for Euros 2024 is structured to ensure that the best teams from around Europe get a chance to compete in the finals. The qualification involves several stages, with a mix of group matches and play-offs that ultimately determine which teams make it to Germany.

In the initial group stage, 53 UEFA member associations (excluding the host nation Germany, which qualifies automatically) are divided into groups. Each group consists of five or six teams, and they play against each other in a round-robin format. The teams play home and away matches, with the top two teams from each group directly qualifying for the tournament.

A total of 20 teams will qualify directly from the group stage. The remaining four spots are decided through the play-offs, which involve a series of