The European Football Championship, also known as the Euro, has always been one of the most anticipated sporting events across the globe. Euro 2024, which will take place in Germany, promises to bring top-notch matches and unforgettable emotions to football fans. As usual, the qualifying process to select the best teams to participate in the tournament took place full of drama and tension. So, who has qualified for Euro 2024? Today, let’s find out with Bestsoccertips through the article below!
History of changes in the number of teams participating in the Euro
The European Football Championship, commonly known as the Euro, is an international football event that first took place in 1960, held every four years for the men’s national teams of UEFA member associations.
The number of teams participating in the Euro has changed a lot over the years
- 1960 to 1976: only 4 teams participated
- 1980 to 1992: increased to 8 teams
- 1996 to 2012: doubling the number of participating teams to 16
- From 2016 to now: there have been 24 teams participating
Purpose of changing the number of participating teams
The increase in the number of participating teams gives more teams from smaller countries the opportunity to participate in Europe’s most prestigious tournament.
Contributing to promoting the development of football in European countries, creating conditions for young football players to have the opportunity to learn and improve their level.
With the presence of many strong teams, the tournament becomes more attractive and dramatic, attracting a large number of spectators.
Besides, having more teams participating leads to tougher competition, making the matches more attractive and dramatic.
When attracting a large number of followers, the organizers earn more revenue from ticket sales, TV rights, and advertising,…
Who has qualified for Euro 2024?
The last match of the group stage will decide the remaining 13 tickets to the 1/8 round of EURO 2024. After the match between Belgium and Romania on the morning of June 23 (Vietnam time), the group stage of EURO 2024 has closed the second leg. The third leg – starting tonight, will decide the tickets to go on.
Group A (last leg: Switzerland – Germany, Scotland – Hungary)
Germany (6 points): There is a ticket to go on, the first place is uncertain.
Switzerland (4): Winning will occupy the first place, a draw will continue with the second place in the group, losing will still hold 2nd place if Scotland does not win or Scotland wins with a small margin.
Scotland (1): To get 2nd place, you have to win very hard and wait for Switzerland to lose. A draw will hold 3rd place, but the score is difficult to compete for the next ticket.
Hungary (0): Forced to win to take 3rd place and need a big gap to have a chance to compete for tickets.
Group B (last leg: Albania – Spain, Croatia – Italy)
Spain (6): Already at the top of the table.
Italy (3): Winning or drawing will be second in the group, losing will drop to 3rd, even at the bottom of the group if Albania wins Spain.
Albania (1): To finish second in the group, they have to win Spain and Italy lost not too badly to Croatia. If it is equal to Croatia points, there will be 3rd place thanks to the extra difference. Eliminated if they lose and Croatia have points.
Croatia (1): If you want to be second in the group, you have to win Italy and Albania don’t win. If Albania wins, Croatia needs to win boldly to rank above thanks to extra differences, if not enough, will be in 3rd place. Will be eliminated if it is equal to Albania points (draw or lose).
Group C (last leg: England – Slovenia, Denmark – Serbia)
England (4): Definitely finished in the Top 3. Winning will be at the top. A draw is also at the top if Denmark draws/loses. If there is a draw and Denmark wins, the first place will be decided by extra difference. If they lose, they will be 2nd when Denmark draws, they will be 3rd when Denmark wins.
Denmark (2): Winners will have a ticket to the next round, the position depends on the results of the remaining matches and the sub-differences of the teams. If a draw and Slovenia loses, Denmark ranks 2nd. If there is a draw and Slovenia draws, the 2 teams may have to be determined by extra difference, fair-play index or position on the UEFA rankings. If they lose, they will be ranked 3rd when Slovenia loses.
Slovenia (2): Winning will definitely have a ticket. Win and Denmark draw/lose, will be at the top of the group. Win and Denmark win, the sub-stats will be calculated to determine the first place. If it draws, it will be 2nd if Denmark draws/loses. If they lose, they cannot enter the Top 2.
Serbia (1): If they win, they will be ranked 2nd when England win/draw. If they win and England draw/lose, Serbia will be ranked 3rd. A draw or loss will be eliminated.
Group D (last leg: Netherlands – Austria, France – Poland)
Netherlands (4): The winner will be at the top if France draws/loses. If France also wins, it depends on the difference to calculate the extra difference and other indicators. The draw will also be in the Top 2, which position depends on the indicators. If they lose, they will only be in the Top 2 if France also loses but the gap is bigger.
France (4): The winner will be the top of the group if the Netherlands draws or loses. If the Netherlands also wins, the sub-index cases will be counted. A draw will also have a ticket, but it depends on the result and the extra difference to determine the position. If it loses, it will be 2nd if the Netherlands wins/draws, if the Netherlands also loses, the sub-indicators will decide.
Austria (3): Winner will get a ticket, and top of the group if France draws/loses. A draw will not be in the Top 2 but there are many chances to move on with a place for the 3rd place team. If they lose, they will have to wait to see if 3 points are enough to compete with the 3rd ranked teams in other groups.
Poland (0): Eliminated.
Group E (last leg: Slovakia – Romania, Ukraine – Belgium)
An extremely unbelievable situation – the first time it happened in the EURO finals, when all 4 teams had 3 points before the last round. Every team has a chance to be at the top of the table, but the bow can be at the bottom of the table.
In the last round, even each goal can be a decisive factor in the ranking and fate of each team.
Group F (last leg: Georgia – Portugal, Czech Republic – Turkey)
Portugal (6): Definitely at the top of the table.
Turkey (3): Win or draw will finish second in the group. If they lose, they will not be able to reach the Top 2. If they lose and Georgia wins, they will be at the bottom of the group.
Czech Republic (1): Winners will enter the Top 2 if Georgia wins by the same margin. If it draws and Georgia loses, it will be 3rd. Losing will be eliminated.
Georgia (1): Need to win boldly to move up to 2nd if the Czech Republic wins not too far apart. Thang and Turkey draw, will be in 3rd place. A draw will be 3rd if the Czech Republic loses. Losing will be eliminated.
Conclude
Euro 2024 is not only a playground for big teams but also a place for smaller teams to assert themselves and create miracles. With the list of who has qualified for euro 2024, the tournament promises to bring eye-catching matches and emotional moments. Football fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the opening day to live in the frenetic and passionate atmosphere of Euro 2024.
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