The 2024 UEFA European Championship: Everything You Need to Know

The 2024 UEFA European Championship is just around the corner, and we can't wait to see the Netherlands in action again! Here, you'll find everything you need to know about the Euros, from the schedule to the draw and the qualification standings.

When Does the 2024 UEFA European Championship Begin?

The 2024 UEFA European Championship starts on Friday, June 14, and runs until Sunday, July 14. This year, the tournament takes place in Germany, and the 51 matches will be played in 10 different cities. So, there are plenty of games on the agenda.

2024 UEFA European Championship Draw

The draw for the 2024 UEFA European Championship took place on December 2, 2023, in Hamburg. The teams are divided into six groups of four countries. The Netherlands has been drawn in Group B, along with France, Sweden, and Slovenia.

2024 UEFA European Championship Schedule

Here is the full schedule for the Netherlands in the group stage:

• Sunday June 16: Poland VS Netherlands at 3:00 PM in Hamburg
• Friday June 21: Netherlands VS France at 9 p.m. in Leipzig
• Tuesday June 25: Netherlands VS Austria at 6 p.m. in Berlin

For a complete overview of the 2024 UEFA European Championship schedule, visit the official UEFA 2024 Germany website.

How Does a Country Advance to the Round of 16?

For the 2024 UEFA European Championship, 24 countries have registered. There are 6 groups with 4 countries each. The top 2 from each group automatically advance to the round of 16. Additionally, the 4 best third-placed teams from the 6 groups will also advance to the round of 16. This means that 16 of the 24 teams will survive the group stage.

Knockout Stage or the Round of 16

As the name suggests, if you lose, you are immediately out and do not advance to the quarterfinals. 16 countries move on to this knockout stage, where 8 matches will be played. The winners of these matches will move on to the quarterfinals.

Frenkie de Jong's Injury

Unfortunately, we have received news that Frenkie de Jong will not participate in the 2024 Euros due to an ankle injury. This is a significant blow for the Dutch team, but we hope for a quick and speedy recovery.

Fun Facts

• The 2024 Euros will be held in ten different cities, including Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg. These cities have fantastic stadiums.
• Did you know that the Netherlands won the Euros for the first time in 1988? This remains one of the most legendary moments in Dutch football history. Who knows, history might repeat itself this year!

The 2024 UEFA European Championship promises to be an exciting and unforgettable tournament. Gather your friends and family to watch together, whether at home or in the city. Stay up to date with all the developments and news via the official UEFA 2024 Germany website and AD.nl. Let's hope for a fantastic tournament for our Dutch team!

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