The final round of the Euro 2024 play-offs is underway, with six teams (including Wales) competing for three spots in Germany this summer. This is everything you should know.
Who made it to the play-off finals for Euro 2024?
Wales will play Poland in the championship match in Path A after Rob Page’s team defeated Finland 4-1 and the Poles crushed 10-player Estonia 5-1.
Path B saw Ukraine pull off an incredible comeback victory away from Bosnia-Herzegovina to advance to the final against Iceland, who defeated Israel 4-1 with 10 players. Due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Poland is hosting Ukraine’s games, including that tie.
Georgia will host Greece in Path C in hopes of qualifying for the Euros.
The finals will all take place on Tuesday, March 26.
At that point, the schedule for every group match and the identities of all 24 Euro 2024 competitors will be known.
If Wales can defeat Poland, they’ll play in Group D at Euro 2024. They would then face Austria, the Netherlands, and France.
Ukraine or Iceland, the winners of Play-off Path B, will advance to Group E and play Belgium, Slovakia, and Romania in the Euros.
Georgia or Greece, the winners of Play-off Path C, have been picked to join Group F alongside Portugal, Turkey, and the Czech Republic.
When and where will Euro 2024 take place?
The dates of Euro 2024 are set for Friday, June 14 to Sunday, July 14.
Germany is the host country and thus automatically qualified. The competition was last held in West Germany in 1988, however this will be Germany’s first time hosting the European Championship following reunification.
How did teams reach the Euro 2024 play-offs?
The top four Nations League teams from Leagues A, B, and C qualified for the play-offs after failing to qualify for Euro 2024.
In each path, the fourth-ranked side was hosted by the best-ranked side, while the third-ranked side was hosted by the second-ranked side.
A draw was used to select the finals host cities.
Thirty minutes of extra time will be played if matches are tied after ninety minutes, and if needed, penalties will be taken.
Who has qualified for Euro 2024?
Qualified teams for Euro 2024
| Albania | Kamen, Germany[14] | SportCentrum Kaiserau |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Berlin, Germany[15] | Mommsenstadion |
| Belgium | ||
| Croatia | Neuruppin, Germany[16] | Volksparkstadion, MSV Neuruppin |
| Czech Republic | Hamburg, Germany[17] | Edmund-Plambeck-Stadion, FC Eintracht Norderstedt 03 |
| Denmark | Freudenstadt, Germany[18] | Hermann-Saam-Stadion |
| England | Blankenhain, Germany[19] | Golfresort Weimarer Land |
| France | Bad Lippspringe, Germany[20] | Home Deluxe Arena, SC Paderborn 07 |
| Germany | ||
| Hungary | ||
| Italy | ||
| Netherlands | Wolfsburg, Germany[21] | AOK Stadion, VfL Wolfsburg (women) |
| Portugal | ||
| Romania | Würzburg, Germany[22] | Akon Arena, FC Würzburger Kickers |
| Scotland | Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany[23] | Stadion am Gröben |
| Serbia | Augsburg, Germany[24] | Rosenaustadion, FC Augsburg (Women) |
| Slovakia | ||
| Slovenia | Wuppertal, Germany[25] | Stadion am Zoo, Wuppertaler SV |
| Spain | Donaueschingen, Germany[26] | Der Öschberghof |
| Switzerland | Stuttgart, Germany[27] | Gazi-Stadion auf der Waldau |
| Turkey | Barsinghausen, Germany[28] | Sporthotel Fuchsbachtal |
Twenty-one of the twenty-four teams that will compete in the tournament are known.
Three more teams advanced to the play-offs, and Wales is aiming to join England and Scotland in the championship game.
What are the Euro 2024 groups?
Group A – Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland
Group B – Spain, Croatia, Italy, Albania
Group C – Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, England
Group D – Wales or Poland, Netherlands, Austria, France
Group E – Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, Ukraine or Iceland
Group F – Turkey, Georgia or Greece, Portugal, Czech Republic
What is the Euro 2024 schedule and format?
The top two teams from each of the six final tournament groups will proceed to the round of 16, along with the four best third-placed finishers.
Remaining qualifying dates
March 26, 2024: Play-off finals
Final tournament
June 14, 2024: Euro 2024 opening game, Munich Football Arena (Allianz Arena)
June 30 – July 2: Round of 16
July 5-6: Quarter-finals
July 9-10: Semi-finals
July 14: Euro 2024 final, Olympiastadion Berlin
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