UEFA Euro 2024

European football tournament.

Euro 2024 was held in Germany from June 14 to July 14, 2024, marking the country's first time hosting the tournament as a unified nation. The competition featured 24 teams, including Georgia making their European Championship debut. Matches were played across ten host cities, including Berlin, Munich, and Dortmund.

The opening match saw Germany face Scotland at the Allianz Arena in Munich, resulting in a 2-0 victory for the hosts. Group B emerged as particularly competitive, featuring Spain, Croatia, Italy, and Albania. In the group stages, Portugal impressed with a perfect record, while defending champions Italy struggled and were eliminated by Switzerland in the round of 16.

The final took place at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on July 14, where Spain faced England. In a closely contested match, Spain emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. This marked Spain's record fourth European Championship title, further solidifying their status as one of the most successful teams in the tournament's history.

Rodri of Spain was named Player of the Tournament, while Lamine Yamal received the award for Best Young Player. The tournament saw a total of 117 goals scored across 51 matches, averaging 2.29 goals per match. With an overall attendance of 2,681,288, averaging 52,574 per match, Euro 2024 showcased the enduring popularity of international football in Europe.