UEFA EURO 2024 Preview: Germany Set to Welcome Europe's Best!

We are on the brink of the 17th edition of the UEFA European Championship. Germany, the host nation of the 2006 World Cup, will welcome Europe's top teams, with 24 teams competing for the title of the continent's best.

With many high-quality teams, it's difficult to single out favourites, as all the major footballing nations believe they have a chance to lift the trophy in Berlin on 14th July.

The tournament will span a full month during a summer of sporting excitement, including the pinnacle of athletic competition - the Olympic Games in Paris.

Group A

The EURO 2024 kicks off in Munich on 14th June, when the hosts play their first match against Scotland.

“Die Mannschaft”, currently led by Julian Nagelsmann, are clear favourites in Group A, which also includes the always tricky Switzerland, Hungary led by Liverpool superstar Dominik Szoboszlai, and Scotland.

While Hungary and Scotland seem like the underdogs in the group, they had excellent qualifying campaigns, promising an exciting group stage.

Group B

Group B could be termed the 'Group of Death', featuring the reigning champions Italy, Spain (without midfielder Gavi), and Croatia, who reached the semi-finals of the last World Cup and still have their golden generation led by Luka Modrić.

Albania completes the group as the ultimate underdogs.

Spain is the only team to have defended their title (2008 and 2012) and also won in 1964.

Group C

England did not have an ideal lead-up to their journey to Germany. A defeat to Iceland and boos from their fans marked the send-off for Gareth Southgate’s squad.

They are in a group with teams boasting quality and experienced players, like the 1992 champions Denmark and Serbia, while Slovenia is seen as the least likely to advance.

England has played the most EURO matches (38) without winning the trophy. Can the Three Lions bring the trophy home?

tether.bet has England as the tournament favourites with odds of 4.00.

Group D

After a painful defeat to Argentina in the World Cup final in Qatar, France arrives in Germany with the aim of justifying their favourite status.

Didier Deschamps has a team full of talent and quality, led by Real Madrid’s new superstar Kylian Mbappe. They have reached the final in three of the last four major tournaments.

Interestingly, Mbappe is still waiting for his first goal at the UEFA EURO, having missed all 14 of his shots in 2020.

Alongside England, France seems to have the most quality, with a blend of youth and experience, and depth in their squad. Fourteen different players scored during the qualifiers for the Les Bleus.

Their group also includes the unpredictable Netherlands, the 1988 champions when the EURO was last held in Germany. Can they lift the trophy again in the rival's land?

Austria, showed their strength as a group in the previous tournaments, and Poland, featuring Robert Lewandowski in probably his last major tournament, are also in this group.

Group E

Just as it’s the last chance for Croatia's great generation, this EURO is also the final opportunity for Belgium's golden generation.

Belgium has a fit Kevin De Bruyne who believes his team can win the trophy. The Red Devils' path to glory begins in a group with mid-tier teams.

Ukraine, Romania, and Slovakia should not pose significant challenges for Belgium, who are expected to win this group easily.

Group F

Former Belgian coach Roberto Martinez now leads the 2016 European champions Portugal.

Martinez has started his tenure with Portugal excellently; Ronaldo and his teammates qualified easily, and this could be the last major tournament for the Portuguese superstar. CR7 will play in his sixth European Championship, having scored 14 goals in his previous five.

Portugal squad for EURO 2024

He holds the record with 25 matches at the EURO, scoring at least one goal in each of the five tournaments he has participated in.

The path to the knockout stage involves matches against Turkey, the 2008 semi-finalists, the Czech Republic, and debutants Georgia.

Who are the EURO 2024 favourites?

According to tether.bet, the favourites are England and France, both of which have the highest chances of reaching the final. tether.bet offers odds of 4.0 on England, while France is slightly behind at 5.0. The odds of an England vs France Final stand at 13.00.

The third favourite is Germany, with odds of 6.00 to win, followed by Portugal and Spain, both at 9.00.

Defending champions Italy can bring you 15 times your stake, as can Belgium and the Netherlands.

Who will be the EURO 2024 top goalscorer?

Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane are the leading attacking stars for the upcoming European Championship. Both players are fit, in excellent form, and motivated to lead their teams to glory.

tether.bet has Mbappe as the top scorer of the tournament with odds of 6.00, while Kane is at 6.5.

The record goal scorer at the Euros, Cristiano Ronaldo, is the third favourite for the top scorer title, followed by other stars. The TOP 10 includes Bellingham, Giroud, Musiala, Saka, and Havertz...

EURO 2024 Facts

EURO 2024 in Germany will be the 17th continental championship. It will take place in 10 German cities, and Germany holds the record for appearances, with 14. This years hosts have won the EURO three times - tied with Spain for the most titles.

The EURO 2024 mascot is named Albart, chosen by visitors to the UEFA website and schoolchildren across Europe.

There will be 51 matches played over 22 matchdays, and the winning team will receive 40 gold medals.

The participating teams will share a total of €331 million.

The music for EURO 2024 was composed by Italian producer Meduza, German singer Leony, and American stars One Republic. The song is called "FIRE."

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