The highly anticipated Euro 2024 is set to kick out in Germany on June 14 and feature some of the best stadiums on the continent thanks to the participation of France and England, two of the top candidates.
France and England are the top candidates for Euro 2024, which kicks off in Germany on June 14 and will take place in some of the best stadiums on the continent in a country passionate about football. The location of the month-long competition is crucial, considering how disappointing the previous Euros were three years ago. They were played in front of small audiences across the continent rather than in one nation during the Covid epidemic, and they were held in multiple locations. Fans from all over the world, many of whom still vividly recall the remarkable summer of 2006—the last time Germany hosted a major tournament—will assemble in ten German stadiums this time.
Despite worries about Germany’s aging rail system and security in a volatile international environment, it is hoped that this competition will be equally remarkable and for the right reasons.
Italy, the defending champions of the European Championship, won the 2006 World Cup, although Germany also made a comeback as a formidable competitor after losing ground for years.
The odds of the host country were doubtful back then, yet they managed to make it to the semi-finals.
Due to Germany’s history of losing in the last 16 of the European Championship and elimination from the last two World Cups in the group stage, there are comparable questions this time around regarding Julian Nagelsmann’s squad.
But with the players they have available, it would be stupid to underestimate the three-time European winners.
“I think we can take out the competition. Nagelsmann, whose team plays Scotland in the opening game in Munich, added, “And most of the time, my intuition is not too bad.”
The Henri Delaunay trophy will be presented at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium on July 14, and there are strong reasons why France and England are considered the favorites.
But with the players they have available, it would be stupid to underestimate the three-time European winners.
“I think we can take out the competition. Nagelsmann, whose team plays Scotland in the opening game in Munich, added, “And most of the time, my intuition is not too bad.”
The Henri Delaunay trophy will be presented at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium on July 14, and there are strong reasons why France and England are considered the favorites.
The top-ranked country in Europe, France has participated in the last two World Cup finals. Although their squad has changed since 2022 in Qatar, they still possess terrifying talent outside of Kylian Mbappe, and they are keen to win a European Championship for the first time since 2000.
“Like other nations we have the potential to maybe go all the way, but we must not already be thinking about the semi-finals or a possible final,” stressed Didier Deschamps, our coach.
Not everything always follows a certain path. However, if it does and France and England win their groups, they would undoubtedly run into each other in the semi-finals at Signal Iduna Park, home of Borussia Dortmund.
The responsibility of never having won the Euros rests with England. Gareth Southgate’s team lost a thrilling quarterfinal match against France at the most recent World Cup, losing to Italy on penalties in the 2021 final.
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are the two men who could give them the advantage.
Having only scored 44 goals in his debut season for Bayern Munich, Kane will feel well at home in his surroundings.The first semi-final will take place at Munich’s Allianz Arena. Bellingham played his three years with Dortmund on his home field, which served as the other semi-final site. However, he is returning to the Europeans following a strong debut season at Real Madrid, where he won the Champions League.
The first semi-final will take place at Munich’s Allianz Arena. Bellingham played his three years with Dortmund on his home field, which served as the other semi-final site. However, he is returning to the Europeans following a strong debut season at Real Madrid, where he won the Champions League.
“Are we among the teams with winning potential? Of certainly,” Southgate remarked. His team is in Group C with Denmark, Slovenia, and Serbia.
“I’d be an idiot if I said no, but if I said yes, that doesn’t mean there’s not a lot of work ahead of us.”
Italy, who lost to England twice in qualification, will be in Germany to defend their European title after missing the previous two World Cups.
Spain, which advanced to the semifinals of the most recent European Championship but haven’t prevailed in a major tournament knockout match in 90 minutes since Euro 2012, is grouped alongside the Azzurri.
Eight teams are realistically able to win the title, including Portugal (2016), who won the championship despite the age of 39 of their captain, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Though less-fancied nations add richness to the third edition of the Euros (which will have 24 teams), Belgium and the Netherlands will nonetheless aim to make an impression.
With a respectable squad led by Serhiy Rebrov, Ukraine will receive a lot of sympathy.
Georgia makes its debut at the Euros, whereas Albania, led by Brazilian Sylvinho, only makes two appearances.
They should be interesting to see, since they are captained by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a winger for Napoli, and managed by former France and Bayern Munich defender Willy Sagnol.
On June 18, they play Turkey in Dortmund to begin their competition.
