Euro 2024 kicks off on June 14 with the opening match between hosts Germany and Scotland at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Hungary and Switzerland complete this group A.
In this first stage, the two first-placed teams from the six groups will advance to the round of 16 along with the four best third-placed teams.
Three-time champion Germany, host and favorite
Germany is the favorite to go first because of its status as host and its history because, in addition to four World Cups, He won the European Championship three times (1972, 1980, 1996) and in three others he was runner-up (1976, 1992, 2008).
however, by Julian Nagelsmann, He hopes to end his recent disappointing performances in highly competitive tournaments. So, in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups they did not get past the group stage and in Euro 2020 they lost in the round of 16 against England (2-0).
Switzerland, Scotland and Hungary They will fight for two more spots for the round of 16. The Swiss, whose coach is Murat Yakin, They achieved their best Euro Cup in the last edition by reaching the quarterfinals, bowing against Spain on penalties (1-1 and 1-3).
Scotland and Hungary to be surprised
For its part, Scotland will make history if, with Steve Clarke at the helm, will pass the group stage because of its three previous participations it did not pass this round. Hungary, directed by Marco Rossi, He will play his fifth European Championship, third in a row. Overcoming the group is their most realistic goal since repeating their best classification, third in 1964, seemed like a utopia.
Group A match schedule
June 14 (Munich): Germany-Scotland: 9:00 pm
June 15 (Cologne): Hungary-Switzerland: 3:00 pm
June 19 (Stuttgart): Germany-Hungary: 6:00 pm
June 19 (Cologne): Scotland-Switzerland: 9:00 pm
June 23 (Frankfurt): Switzerland-Germany: 9:00 pm
June 23 (Stuttgart): Scotland-Hungary: 9:00 pm
Source: La Verdad
I’m Rose Herman and I work as an author for Today Times Live. My expertise lies in writing about sports, a passion of mine that has been with me since childhood. As part of my job, I provide comprehensive coverage on everything from football to tennis to golf.
