In June 2024, the European Championship, popularly known as Euro 2024, will kick off in Germany. Featuring the best international teams from across the continent, the event promises to be a thrilling spectacle for football enthusiasts.
The tournament will span across 10 venues, from Munich in the south to Hamburg in the north. Following a month of thrilling action, the final will take place at Berlin’s Olympiastadion - a venue steeped in history and sporting prestige.
Euro 2024 will feature 24 nations, divided into six groups of four teams each. The competition format is as follows:
- The top two teams from each group will secure an automatic berth in the last 16
- The top four third-placed teams will also progress to the knockout stage
Reigning champions and qualifiers
Italy are the reigning champions, having triumphed over England in a nail-biting penalty shootout at Wembley in the summer of 2021. However, the Italians are yet to qualify for Euro 2024.
Germany, as the host nation, has secured automatic qualification for the group stage. Spain, Scotland, France, England, Turkey, Belgium, Austria and Portugal have also booked their place in the tournament.
How to watch the Euro 2024 draw in the US
The draw for the group stages is set to take place at Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie on December 2. As the host nation, Germany has earned top-seed status and will enter the competition in Group A. The remaining seeds will be selected based on their qualifying rankings.
For fans in the United States, the UEFA Euro 2024 draw will air live on Saturday, Dec. 2. You can catch all the action on FOX Sports 1, starting at 11:50am Eastern Time (ET).
Euro 2024 promises to be a thrilling tournament, with Germany hosting for the first time since reunification. The stage is set for a spectacular showdown!
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