Close-up of the EURO 2024 Group Draw: The Race to the Knock-Out Stage
How were the official results of the EURO 2024 group draw? Surely, this is a question that any football fan is interested in. EURO 2024 - the pinnacle football event in Europe is approaching, and the excitement is growing. Let Philipgame help you stay updated on the latest news about the group draw and the qualifying matches!Overview of the EURO 2024 Group Draw Event
On the evening of October 9, in the city of Frankfurt, Germany - the host nation of EURO 2024 - the group draw event was held under the supervision of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). The organizers divided all participating teams into 10 groups, including 7 groups with 5 teams and 3 groups with 6 teams competing for 23 spots. EURO 2024 will primarily take place in Germany, which is a difference compared to the 2020 season. Back then, matches were organized throughout Europe and concluded in the summer of 2021 with Italy winning the championship. In the upcoming season, the matches will be concentrated from June 14 to July 14, 2024, across 10 different stadiums.
The long-awaited result of the qualifying group draw
Official draw results for EURO 2024 qualifiers
EURO 2024 promises to be an extremely exciting and dramatic tournament with the participation of Europe's top teams competing for the championship. Let's find out how the group stage will be divided!Group A
In this group, Spain is highly regarded with an impressive lineup, featuring top players like Sergio Ramos, David de Gea, and Andres Iniesta. However, we should not underestimate Scotland - a team that can pose difficulties for opponents with a quality squad, including Scott McTominay and Andrew Robertson. At the same time, Norway and Georgia are also potential candidates who could create notable surprises.
Spain is rated the strongest in Group A
Group B
Group B sees the gathering of strong teams. The Netherlands, the highest-rated team in this group, boasts top stars like Virgil van Dijk, Frenkie de Jong, and Memphis Depay. However, France is also a formidable opponent with a lineup featuring Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, and Paul Pogba. On the other hand, Ireland and Greece are not entirely easy-to-beat teams.Group C
This group promises fierce battles between top teams like Italy - a team with a class squad consisting of players like Gianluigi Donnarumma, Giorgio Chiellini, and Ciro Immobile. However, it would be a mistake to underestimate the strength of the England national team with top stars like Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, and Marcus Rashford.
Italy is promising to make a big impact at EURO 2024.
Group D
Croatia is considered the strongest team in Group D, boasting a formidable lineup with top stars like Luka Modrić, Ivan Perišić, and Ante Rebić. However, Wales is also a formidable team with a strong lineup featuring Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey, and Harry Wilson.Group E
Poland is the highest-rated team in Group E, possessing an impressive lineup with the presence of Robert Lewandowski, Wojciech Szczęsny, and Kamil Glik. The Czech Republic is also a team with the ability to produce top-level matches. Albania and the Faroe Islands are the other two teams in the group, slightly less competitive but still worth watching.
The talented players of the Polish national team 2024.
Group F
Belgium is considered the strongest in Group F with a powerful lineup that includes top players like Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Eden Hazard. Austria is also a high-quality team with players like David Alaba, Marcel Sabitzer, and Marko Arnautovic.
Group G
Hungary is rated highest with the presence of top stars like Ádám Szalai, László Kleinheisler, and Willi Orbán. Expectations are high for them as they prepare to face strong opponents in the group.
Serbia, with a solid lineup and the excellence of players like Dušan Tadić, Sergej Milinković-Savić, and Nemanja Matić, poses a significant challenge to all other teams. Not only Hungary and Serbia, but Group G also features the presence of Montenegro, Bulgaria, and Lithuania, who have admirable fighting spirit and determination.
Group H
Denmark's lineup, with the presence of top players like Christian Eriksen, Kasper Schmeichel, and Andreas Christensen, brings confidence and strong competitiveness. Finland is also a formidable opponent in Group H with talents like Teemu Pukki, Robin Lod, and Lukas Hradecky.
In addition to Denmark and Finland, Group H also includes Slovenia, Kazakhstan, Northern Ireland, and San Marino. Although not highly rated, these teams possess courage and commendable efforts.
Group I
Switzerland is the highest-rated team with the leadership of players like Granit Xhaka, Xherdan Shaqiri, and Haris Seferović. Israel, on the other hand, is hoping for their skillful goal scorers like Eran Zahavi, Tal Ben Haim, and Lior Refaelov. With the presence of Romania, Kosovo, Belarus, and Andorra, Group I promises to deliver dramatic and tense encounters in the battle for a spot in the next round.
Group J
Portugal is rated highest in Group J with an excellent lineup including Cristiano Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva, and Bruno Fernandes. Bosnia & Herzegovina is also a formidable opponent with a host of promising goal scorers like Edin Džeko, Miralem Pjanić, and Haris Seferović. As for Iceland, Luxembourg, Slovakia, and Liechtenstein, we shouldn't underestimate them because who knows, they might still create unexpected turns.
See more: "EURO 2024 - What to Expect This Season?"
The EURO 2024 group draw has created intense and exciting matchups. With such skillful grouping, fans are sure to immerse themselves in a season full of emotions. Continue to follow the Philigame news section to not miss the latest developments of this premier European football tournament.
