The stage is set for the 17th edition of the UEFA European Championship, taking place in Germany this summer! With the qualifying rounds and playoffs concluded, 24 nations are ready to battle it out for the coveted trophy.
As hosts, Germany automatically secured their spot in the finals. This marks their first time hosting the tournament since reunification, and fans are eager to see their team perform under the leadership of coach Julian Nagelsmann.
Qualifying Through the Groups
The remaining 23 spots were determined through the European Qualifiers. A tense group stage saw the top two teams from each of the 10 groups progress directly to the EURO 2024 finals. Familiar powerhouses like France, England, Belgium, and Spain were among those who secured their place through this route.
Teams Who qualified for UEFA EURO 2024
Here’s every teams that has qualified for the tournament:
- Germany (automatically qualified as hosts)
- Belgium (qualified directly through Group F)
- France (qualified directly through Group B)
- Portugal (qualified directly through Group J)
- Spain (qualified directly through Group A)
- Scotland (qualified directly through Group A)
- Turkiye (qualified directly through Group D)
- Austria (qualified directly through Group F)
- England (qualified directly through Group C)
- Hungary (qualified directly through Group G)
- Slovakia (qualified directly through Group J)
- Albania (qualified directly through Group E)
- Denmark (qualified directly through Group H)
- Netherlands (qualified directly through Group B)
- Romania (qualified directly through Group I)
- Switzerland (qualified directly through Group I)
- Serbia (qualified directly through Group I)
- Czechia (qualified directly through Group E)
- Italy (qualified directly through Group C)
- Slovenia (qualified directly through Group H)
- Croatia (qualified directly through Group D)
- Georgia (qualified through the play-offs)
- Ukraine (qualified through the play-offs)
- Poland (qualified through the play-offs)
Teams Who failed to qualify to for UEFA EURO 2024
While 24 nations gear up for the summer showpiece, several European sides fell short in their quest to reach the UEFA EURO 2024 finals in Germany. Here’s a look at some notable absentees:
- Sweden: A surprising omission, Sweden failed to qualify for a major tournament for the second time in a row, after missing out on the 2022 World Cup as well.
- Russia: Disqualified due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russia’s absence marks the first time a national team has been barred from the competition since 1992.
- Wales: After reaching the knockout stages in the previous two editions, including a stellar semi-final run in 2016, Wales fell short to Poland in a dramatic penalty shootout during the playoffs.
The following nations were unable to qualify for the tournament:
- Gibraltar
- San Marino
- Liechtenstein
- Latvia
- Malta
- Andorra
- Belarus
- Bulgaria
- Cyprus
- Faroe Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Lithuania
- North Macedonia
- Sweden
- Republic of Ireland
- Armenia
- Kosovo
- Norway
- Montenegro
- Luxembourg
- Kazakhstan
- Finland
- Estonia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Israel
- Greece
- Iceland
- Wales
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Conclusion
The anticipation for the 17th edition of the UEFA European Championship is palpable as Germany prepares to host this summer’s prestigious tournament. With 24 nations set to compete, the stage is set for an exciting display of footballing prowess. Germany, as the host nation, has automatically secured their spot, marking their first time hosting since reunification. Under the guidance of coach Julian Nagelsmann, the home team is expected to deliver a thrilling performance.