Qualifying for Euro 2024 is nearly complete, and the spotlight is now on the championship set to be held in Germany. Italy won the championship after beating England in the Euro 2020 tournament. After a tough qualifying round, the Azzurri will be back next year to defend their title. Meanwhile, France, England, Portugal, and Belgium are among the favorites for the upcoming tournament. Some spots remain to be decided through a playoff phase in March 2024. As the draw looms on December 2, The Sporting News provides a comprehensive guide on how the draw works, the tournament format, and the fixture list for the 24 competing teams.
Twenty teams have qualified through the traditional route, while Germany will compete as hosts. Three additional teams will be decided through the UEFA Nations League route, with playoffs taking place in March 2024. The official UEFA website outlines the draw process for the Euro 2024, which will take place on December 2 in Hamburg, Germany. The ceremony will be streamed live on UEFA’s website and will determine the six groups of four teams each. The tournament will begin with an opening match on June 14 in Munich, with Germany facing the winner of the playoffs group A2. The schedule will continue with multiple matches scheduled throughout Germany in June and July 2024, leading up to the final on July 14 in Berlin.
