UEFA Euro 2024: Everything You Need to Know

History of the Tournament

The UEFA European Football Championship, commonly known as UEFA Euro, is a quadrennial international men's football championship contested by the senior men's national teams of the member associations of UEFA.

Euro 2024 Highlights

• 17th edition of the UEFA European Football Championship
• Held in Germany from June 14 to July 14, 2024
• 24 teams participated in the tournament
• Group stage concluded on June 26
• Knockout stage began on June 29

Teams and Results

The tournament featured 24 teams, with the group stage consisting of six groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group advanced to the knockout stage.

Germany, as the host nation, automatically qualified for the tournament. The remaining 23 teams qualified through a qualification process that began in March 2023.

Winners and Awards

Spain defeated England in the final to win their fourth UEFA European Football Championship title. Alvaro Morata scored the only goal of the match in the 88th minute.

Federico Chiesa of Italy won the Player of the Tournament award, while Pedri of Spain won the Young Player of the Tournament award.

Highlights and Controversies

The tournament was marked by several highlights and controversies:

• Erling Haaland's stunning performance for Norway
• Cristiano Ronaldo's emotional farewell from international football
• Allegations of match-fixing in the group stage
• Fan violence and crowd disturbances at several matches

Conclusion

UEFA Euro 2024 was a memorable tournament that showcased some of the best football in Europe. The tournament was full of surprises and drama, and Spain ultimately deserved their victory.

For more information and updates on UEFA Euro 2024, visit the official website: www.uefa.com/uefaeuro-2024