<p>The official draw for UEFA Euro 2024 took place on Saturday. The tournament will take place in Germany later this summer. Keeping with tradition, the hosts will kick off the competition by playing the first match of the tournament. <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/germany-national-team-tv-schedule/">Germany</a> learned that they will face Scotland in the opening game of Euro 2024.</p>



<p>Although typically a European powerhouse, Germany has struggled in recent competitions. In fact, the Germans are down to 16th in <a href="https://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/men?dateId=id14212" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FIFA’s official rankings</a>. This is currently below the USMNT, Mexico, and Morocco. Nevertheless, they have been drawn with Hungary and Switzerland, as well as Scotland, for the summer tournament.</p>



<h2>Spain, France handed toughest paths in UEFA Euro 2024 group stage</h2>



<p>While the hosts got to enjoy a fairly easy draw, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/spain-national-team-tv-schedule/">Spain</a> were not quite as lucky. The former three-time European champions sit alongside Croatia, Italy, and Albania in Group B. The first three teams in the group are all currently inside FIFA’s top 10 teams at the moment.</p>



<p>La Roja will first face Croatia, before playing Italy, and then Albania. The Italians previously triumphed at the <a href="https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/match/2024491--italy-vs-england/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Euro 2020</a> tournament by beating England on penalty kicks. Spain was semifinalists in the competition that year.</p>



<p>Along with Spain, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/france-national-team-tv-schedule/">France</a> were also dealt a difficult draw. The 2016 Euro winners are set to play the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/netherlands-national-team-tv-schedule/">Netherlands</a>, Austria, and another nation that will be determined by a playoff. France is currently ranked number two in the world by FIFA, only behind Lionel Messi’s Argentina. The Netherlands are rated to be the sixth-best team in the world by the governing body of the sport.</p>



<p>France and the Netherlands will face off in the second match of Group D. This game will take place at Red Bull Arena in Leipzig on June 21st. The tough group will be complete with either Poland, Estonia, Wales, or Finland. They play in a playoff this spring.</p>



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<h2>Playoffs to determine final groups</h2>



<p>Speaking of playoffs, three places in Euro 2024 are yet to be set. Along with Group D, Group E and Group F also have yet to be filled out just yet. Either Israel, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Ukraine, or Iceland will finish out Group E. This group currently consists of Belgium, Slovakia, and Romania.</p>



<p>Meanwhile, Georgia, Greece, Kazakhstan, or Luxembourg is set to complete Group F. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal team is currently in this group alongside  Turkey and the Czech Republic.</p>



<p>These playoff matches will all begin on March 21st. The winning teams from the first round of games are then set to face off five days later for a place in the actual tournament.</p>



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<p>UEFA announced on Saturday that the winning Euro 2024 team will receive an extra bonus of about $8.7 million. Every participating team in the competition is set to also receive a flat fee of around $10 million. Teams can collect further bonuses for each win or draw they earn as well.</p>



<p><strong>Complete Euro 2024 draw results:</strong></p>



<p>A – Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland</p>



<p>B – Spain, Croatia, Italy, Albania</p>



<p>C – Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, England</p>



<p>D – Poland, Netherlands, Austria, France</p>



<p>E – Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, Ukraine</p>



<p>F – Turkey, Georgia, Portugal, Czech Republic</p>



<p>Photo credits: IMAGO / Eibner : IMAGO / PA Images</p>

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The UEFA Euro 2024 group stage draw handed difficult paths for both France and Spain ahead of the tournament

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<p>In June of next year, Euro 2024 will commence. This is the first time Germany is hosting the European Championships since it reunified after the Cold War. </p>



<p>The matches happen across 10 venues, ranging from Hamburg in the north to Munich in the south. Munich hosted four matches in Euro 2020, which spanned across the continent. The tournament’s grand finale is at Berlin’s Olympiastadion.</p>



<p>Once again, the competition will feature 24 nations, divided into six groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group will secure an automatic berth in the last 16, while the top four third-placed teams will also progress to the knockout stage.</p>



<h5>Which countries have already qualified?</h5>



<p>Italy currently holds the title of reigning champions, having defeated England at Wembley in a penalty shootout during the summer of 2021. This victory came after a one-year postponement of the tournament due to the Covid-19 pandemic.</p>



<p>Meanwhile, Germany secured automatic qualification for the group stage as the host nation. They are joined by <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/europe-closes-october-break-with-busy-tuesday-schedule-20231016-WST-462415.html">Scotland</a>, as well as traditional powerhouses like France, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/netherlands-secures-vital-points-at-greece-in-euro-qualifying-20231016-WST-462422.html">Netherlands</a>, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/spain-avenges-defeat-at-scotland-with-home-victory-20231012-WST-461902.html">Spain</a>, Portugal, and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/england-secures-spot-in-euro-2024-with-wembley-win-over-italy-20231017-WST-462651.html">England</a>.</p>



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<h2>When is Euro 2024 draw and how do I watch in the United States?</h2>



<p>The draw for the group stages is on Dec. 2. Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie is hosting the event. Germany earned top-seed status as the host for the tournament. It will enter the competition in Group A. The remaining seeds will be determined based on their <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/uefa-european-championship-tv-schedule/">European Qualification</a> rankings.</p>



<p>The three teams emerging from the playoffs enter pot four. This arrangement allows the participating teams to be aware of what they are competing for by March. In addition, pre-drawn sides will have the opportunity to closely monitor the matches that may ultimately determine their final opponents.</p>



<p>The UEFA Euro 2024 Draw airs live in the United States on Saturday, Dec. 2. Viewers can watch it on FOX Sports 1 channel, starting at 11:50 a.m. ET.</p>



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