The Euro Cup is quickly approaching.
Germany will host this year’s edition of the tournament with 24 teams vying for UEFA’s crown jewel. You might have some questions about how the tournament works, what the betting odds are, or how it is formatted.
Here is our Euro 2024 FAQ, which aims to answer 10 commonly asked questions about the event.
Euro 2024 FAQ
Q: When are the dates for Euro Cup 2024?
A: The tournament begins June 14 when Germany plays Scotland at Allianz Arena in Munich. The final will be played on July 14 at Olympiastadion in Berlin.
Q: Where will the Euro Cup take place?
A: Germany will host tournament games fir the third time, though this is the first time unified Germany is the sole host of the event. West Germany hosted in 1988 and four matches were played in Germany during Euro 2020. There are 10 different venues spanning from Hamburg to Frankfurt.
Q: What teams are in the 2024 Euro Cup?
A: There are 24 teams participating in Euro 2024 — Germany, Belgium, France, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Turkey, Austria, England, Hungary, Slovakia, Albania, Denmark, Netherlands, Romania, Switzerland, Serbia, Czech Republic, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Georgia, Iceland, and Poland.
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Q: What is the tournament format for the 2024 Euro Cup?
A: The 24 teams are separated into six groups of four. Each team plays each of its group-stage counterparts once in a round-robin format. The top two teams from each group advance to the knockout stage as do the best four third-place teams. Teams are eliminated after each game from there until a winner is decided. There is also a third-place play-off for the losers of the semi-finals.
Q: How does the group stage point system work?
A: A win is worth three points, a draw is one point, and a loss is zero points. The top two teams on points advance automatically. If there is a tie, the tiebreak is sorted by head-to-head, with the next tiebreaker being goal-differential and then goals scored.
Q: What decides the best four third-place teams?
A: The best four third-place teams are first classified by points. Then goal difference takes precedence, followed by goals scored, and then wins. If there is still a tie, the lower disciplinary points (cards) will be the difference. If there is still a tie, Euro qualifying rankings will come into play.
Q: Who is the defending champion and who has the most titles?
A: Italy won Euro 2020 after defeating host nation England in the final at Wembley Stadium. It was the country’s fourth finals appearance and second title. Germany and Spain are tied for the most titles with three apiece.
Q: Who are the favourites to win Euro 2024?
A: As of May 25, England is favoured to win Euro 2024 at +300. France is next on the list at +400 with host nation Germany right behind at +550. Portugal and Spain each hold +800 odds while Italy is +1,400 to defend its title, tied in odds with Belgium.
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Q: Will Ronaldo be playing at Euro 2024?
A: Ronaldo will be playing for Portugal in what could be his final tournament appearance with the team. He is the tournament’s all-time leading scorer (14), was the top scorer in 2020 (five), and won Euro 2016 with Portugal.
Q: What other teams and players are there to watch?
A: England and France project to be the most skilled teams on paper. Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe are two of the most prolific strikers in the game and lead their respective countries on attack. Spain is known for its high-possession style of play but its top midfielder, Gavi, is missing the tournament with a torn ACL.
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Avery joined NorthStar Gaming as an intern in 2022 before stepping into a full-time role soon after. He loves betting on and analyzing golf — mainly because it’s easier than actually playing — but is a fan of all sports, from the NFL to the UFC.