UEFA Euro fixtures: Get to know who faces who through our comprehensive fixture guide

UEFA Euro fixtures: Get to know who faces who through our comprehensive fixture guide

Grace Waruguru
June 14, 2024 at 7:08 PM
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It is football season again, and fans worldwide are discussing the UEFA Euro fixtures. The much-awaited championship brings together 24 national teams from across Europe. Who faces who in the coming weeks? When are the games?

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The European Football Championship trophy on display at the International Broadcast Center (IBM) on June 11th, 2024. Photo: Jan Woitas
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Table of Сontents:

What are the UEFA Euro fixtures in 2024? Italy is the reigning Euro Cup champion. The tournament was previously known as the European Nations' Cup before rebranding to UEFA Euro in 1968. Initially, four teams participated in the contest, which expanded to eight in 1980. What are the 2024 UEFA Euro fixtures?

UEFA Euro fixtures

The opening ceremony of the 17th edition of the Euro Cup will take place on Friday, June 14th, at 3 p.m. ET, at the Allianz Arena in Munich. On the same day, Germany and Scotland will face off in the first championship match in Group A. Here is more about UEFA Euro 2024 table fixtures.

UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying Group C fixtures

The UEFA Euro Cup qualifiers took place between March and November 2023, targeting 20 teams. The playoffs for the remaining slots ran in March 2024. The teams that qualified are:

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Leonardo Bonucci (Left) and England's Harry Kane (R) fight for the ball at the Euro 2020 final match. Photo: Christian Charisius
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Group A:

  • Germany
  • Scotland
  • Hungary
  • Switzerland

Group B:

  • Spain
  • Croatia
  • Italy
  • Albania

Group C:

Group D:

  • Poland
  • Netherlands
  • Austria
  • France

Group E:

  • Belgium
  • Slovakia
  • Ukraine
  • Romania

Group F:

  • Türkiye
  • Georgia
  • Portugal
  • Czechia

UEFA Euro 2024 fixtures calendar

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England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford celebrates a saved penalty at the Euro 2020 final match. Photo: Christian Charisius
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What are the Euro fixtures? The first match will take place on June 14th between Germany and Scotland. Germany and Spain have the most wins as of June 2024. Here are the UEFA Euro Group A fixtures for the tournament:

Date

Teams playing

Time (EAT)

June 15th, 2024

Hungary vs Switzerland

15:00

June 19th, 2024

Germany vs Hungary

18:00

June 19th, 2024

Scotland vs Switzerland

21:00

June 23rd, 2024

Switzerland vs Germany

21:00

June 23rd, 2024

Scotland vs Hungary

21:00

Group B UEFA Euro international fixtures

Football enthusiasts will be eager to follow the games live from their home countries. Here are the international group B international fixtures:

Date

Teams playing

Time (EAT)

June 15th, 2024

Spain vs Croatia

18:00

June 15th, 2024

Italy vs Albania

21:00

June 19th, 2024

Croatia vs Albania

15:00

June 20th, 2024

Spain vs Italy

21:00

June 24th, 2024

Croatia vs Italy

21:00

June 24th, 2024

Albania vs Spain

21:00

Round of 16 UEFA Euro football fixtures

The round of 16 games, also known as the knockout stage, will start on June 29th. 2024, to determine which teams will proceed to the quarter-finals.

UEFA Euro 2024 England's fixtures

England is the biggest nation in the Euro Cup that has never won a trophy (as of June 2024). They came close in 2020 when they finished second. The country's group stage performance will determine their round of 16 fixtures. Here are the group C's team fixtures in the 2024 group stage:

Date

Teams

Time (U.K time)

June 16th

Serbia vs England

8 p.m.

June 20th

Denmark vs England

5 p.m.

June 25th

England vs Slovenia

8 p.m.

UEFA Euro 2024 matches and stadiums

The 2024 tournament will take place in 10 venues across Germany. Here are the stadiums and their current sitting capacity:

Stadium

Location

Capacity

Olympiastadion Berlin

Berlin

71,000

Munich Football Arena

Munich

66,000

BVB Stadion Dortmund

Dortmund

62,000

Stuttgart Arena

Stuttgart

51,000

Arena AufSchalke

Gelsenkirchen

50,000

Volksparkstadion Hamburg

Hamburg

49,000

Frankfurt Arena

Frankfurt

47,000

Düsseldorf Arena

Düsseldorf

47,000

Cologne Stadium

Cologne

43,000

Leipzig Stadium

Leipzig

40,000

Frequently asked questions

The 2024 Euro Cup is expected to keep millions of fans glued to their screens, cheering on their favourite teams. What are some frequently asked questions about the championship:

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Italian fans at the European football championship final between Italy and England on July 11. 2021. Photo: Giovanni Mereghetti
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When are Euro 2024 fixtures released by the UEFA Champions League?

The 2024 group-stage fixtures are released following the qualifying matches before the main tournament. However, the knockout stage fixtures will be released once the group results are out. Fans can follow their teams' performances online for live updates.

How many teams qualify for Euro 2024?

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The italian team celebrate victory during the prize ceremony at the end of the UEFA Euro 2020 final against England. Italy won 4-3. Photo: Andrea Staccioli
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24 teams will battle it out for the coveted UEFA Euro trophy. The teams are divided into six groups, which will compete to proceed to the round of 16 stage.

Will Ronaldo play in Euro 2024?

Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo, arguably the Greatest Footballer of All Time, was named in Portugal's squad for the championship. It will be Ronaldo's sixth Euro competition.

Final word

The UEFA Euro fixtures will keep football fans hooked to their screens as they follow who faces who in the month-long competition. The final match will take place on July 14th, 2024, in Olympiastadion Berlin.

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Grace has over 4 years of experience in article writing and digital media content creation for various local and global brands. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication (Public Relations) from Daystar University, Kenya.