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UEFA Euro 2024

The 2024 UEFA European Football Championship (Euro 2024) is the 17th edition of the quadrennial international men's football championship of Europe organized by UEFA. Hosted by Germany, the tournament is taking place from June 14 to July 14, 2024, featuring 24 teams, including first-time participant Georgia. The champion will compete against the 2024 Copa América winner in the 2025 CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions.

1960: Inaugural UEFA Euro Held

The first-ever UEFA European Championship, UEFA Euro 1960, was held.

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1974: Düsseldorf, a UEFA Euro 2024 Venue, Used for 1974 FIFA World Cup

Düsseldorf, one of the venues for UEFA Euro 2024, was previously used as a venue during the 1974 FIFA World Cup.

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1976: Start of Panini's Partnership with UEFA

Panini's long-standing association with UEFA, which began in 1976, has ended. Topps, another Fanatics-owned company, will now serve as the tournament's official sticker and trading card partner.

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1984: No Third Place Play-off

Since 1984, UEFA Euro tournaments have not featured a third-place play-off match.

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1988: Düsseldorf, a UEFA Euro 2024 Venue, Used for UEFA Euro 1988

Düsseldorf, one of the venues for UEFA Euro 2024, was previously used during UEFA Euro 1988.

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1988: West Germany Hosts UEFA Euro 1988

West Germany hosted the 1988 edition of the UEFA European Championship.

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1991: Georgia Qualifies for First Major Tournament Since Independence

Georgia qualified for their first-ever major tournament since gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 after winning against Greece in the playoffs.

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1992: FR Yugoslavia Banned from UEFA Euro 1992

The national football team of FR Yugoslavia was banned from participating in the UEFA Euro 1992 tournament.

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1996: Sweden Last Missed UEFA Euro Finals

Sweden failed to reach the finals of the UEFA European Championship for the first time since the 1996 edition.

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2000: Serbia and Slovenia Absent from UEFA Euro 2000

Both Serbia and Slovenia did not participate in the UEFA Euro 2000 tournament.

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2000: Russia's Regular Appearances at UEFA Euro Finals Since 2000

Russia had consistently qualified for the UEFA European Championship finals since the 2000 edition.

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2000: Russia's Last Absence from UEFA Euro Finals Before 2024

The last time Russia did not participate in the UEFA European Championship finals was in 2000.

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2006: FIFA World Cup Held in Germany

Germany hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2006.

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2006: Nine UEFA Euro 2024 Venues Used for 2006 FIFA World Cup

Nine out of the ten venues selected for UEFA Euro 2024 were previously used during the 2006 FIFA World Cup. These venues are Berlin, Dortmund, Munich, Cologne, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Leipzig, Frankfurt, and Gelsenkirchen.

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May 2012: Germany's Initial Plan to Host UEFA Euro 2020

Although never formally announced, Germany had initially planned to fully host UEFA Euro 2020.

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2016: Wales Reaches UEFA Euro 2016 Semi-finals

Wales had a remarkable run in UEFA Euro 2016, reaching the semi-finals of the tournament.

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March 2017: Germany and Turkey Announce Intentions to Host UEFA Euro 2024

On March 8, 2017, UEFA announced that Germany and Turkey had expressed interest in hosting the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament.

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September 2018: Germany Selected to Host UEFA Euro 2024

The host for UEFA Euro 2024 was selected on September 27, 2018, in Nyon, Switzerland. Germany was chosen as the host nation.

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2020: Albania and Romania Absent from UEFA Euro 2020

Albania and Romania did not participate in UEFA Euro 2020.

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2020: Munich Hosts UEFA Euro 2020 Matches

Four matches of the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament were held in Munich, Germany.

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2020: Germany Initially Planned to Host Euro 2020

Germany's initial plan was to fully host the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament.

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2020: Italy Wins UEFA Euro 2020

Italy emerged victorious in the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament, defeating England on penalties in the final.

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October 2021: Official Logo Unveiling

The official logo for UEFA Euro 2024 was unveiled in October 2021 at Berlin's Olympiastadion. The design showcases the Henri Delaunay Trophy encircled by 24 colorful slices representing the participating nations, with the encompassing ellipse mirroring the stadium's shape. Each host city also received a unique logo highlighting local landmarks.

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2021: UEFA Euro 2020 Postponed Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

The UEFA Euro 2020 tournament was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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February 2022: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

Russia launched a military invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

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May 2022: UEFA Announces Tournament Schedule

In May 2022, UEFA released the tournament schedule, initially revealing only the kick-off times for the opening match, semi-finals, and the final.

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September 2022: Russia Excluded from UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying

On September 20, 2022, the UEFA Executive Committee confirmed the exclusion of Russia from the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying rounds, reaffirming the suspension of all Russian teams due to the country's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

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October 2022: UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying Group Stage Draw

The draw for the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying group stage was held in October 2022 at the Festhalle in Frankfurt.

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2022: 19 Teams from Previous Edition Qualify for UEFA Euro 2024

Out of the 24 teams that qualified for UEFA Euro 2024, 19 teams participated in the previous edition, including defending champions Italy, runners-up England, 2022 World Cup runners-up France, and bronze medalists Croatia.

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2022: Sweden Misses Second Consecutive Major Tournament

Sweden did not qualify for the 2022 World Cup, marking their second consecutive absence from a major tournament.

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June 2023: Mascot Unveiling and Naming Contest

During the Germany vs. Colombia friendly match in June 2023, the official mascot, a teddy bear sporting shorts, was introduced. The public was invited to vote on the mascot's name from four choices: "Albärt," "Bärnardo," "Bärnheart," and "Herzi von Bär.

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October 2023: UEFA Euro 2024 Ticket Sales Begin

Ticket sales for UEFA Euro 2024 started in October 2023, with over 80% of the 2.7 million tickets being available to the public and fans of the 24 participating teams.

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November 2023: EA Sports Secures Video Game Rights

In November 2023, EA Sports acquired the rights for the UEFA Euro 2024 video game. The Euro 2024 downloadable update is scheduled for release in the summer of 2024 for EA Sports FC 24, EA Sports FC Mobile, and EA Sports FC Online.

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November 2023: UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying Group Stage Concludes

The UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying group stage took place from March to November 2023.

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November 2023: Official Match Ball Unveiling

UEFA and Adidas revealed the "Fussballliebe" match ball on November 15, 2023. The ball embodies the spirit of the tournament with black wing designs accentuated by red, blue, orange, and green edges. For the first time in UEFA Euro history, the ball incorporates "Connected Ball Technology." This technology utilizes internal sensors to track the ball's movement, aiding match officials in making decisions.

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December 2023: Kick-off Times for Remaining Matches Announced

Following the tournament draw in December 2023, UEFA announced the kick-off times for all remaining matches.

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December 2023: UEFA Euro 2024 Final Tournament Draw

The final tournament draw for UEFA Euro 2024 took place on December 2, 2023, at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg. Teams were seeded based on the overall European Qualifiers rankings. The draw experienced a disruption due to inappropriate noises caused by a prankster.

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December 2023: Official Music Artists Announced

The initial lineup of official music artists for the tournament was announced in December 2023, featuring Italian DJ group Meduza, American pop rock band OneRepublic, and German singer Kim Petras.

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March 2024: Kim Petras Withdraws; Leony Steps In

Kim Petras withdrew from her role as an official music artist in March 2024 due to scheduling conflicts. German singer Leony was selected as her replacement.

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March 2024: UEFA Euro 2024 Playoffs Held

The three playoffs for UEFA Euro 2024 were held in March 2024 to determine the final three spots in the tournament.

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March 2024: Play-off Winners to be Determined

The winners of the three play-off matches, scheduled for March 2024, will be determined to finalize the teams for UEFA Euro 2024.

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April 2024: 19 Refereeing Teams Selected for UEFA Euro 2024

In April 2024, 19 refereeing teams were chosen to officiate the 51 matches of the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament. Notably, this selection includes an Argentine team as part of a collaborative agreement between UEFA and CONMEBOL.

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May 2024: Release of "Fire"

The official song for UEFA Euro 2024, titled "Fire", was released on May 10, 2024.

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June 2024: Goal Count as of June 14, 2024

As of June 14, 2024, there have been 6 goals scored in 1 match played, resulting in an average of 6 goals per match.

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June 2024: UEFA Euro 2024 Begins

The 17th edition of the UEFA European Championship, UEFA Euro 2024, commenced in June 2024.

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July 2024: UEFA Euro 2024 Concludes

UEFA Euro 2024, the 17th edition of the UEFA European Championship, concluded in July 2024.

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2024: Release of Euro 2024 Video Game Update

EA Sports is set to launch the Euro 2024 update for their football gaming platforms - EA Sports FC 24, EA Sports FC Mobile, and EA Sports FC Online - in the summer of 2024.

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2024: UEFA Euro 2024 Venue Selection

Out of the ten venues chosen for UEFA Euro 2024, nine were previously used for the 2006 FIFA World Cup: Berlin, Dortmund, Munich, Cologne, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Leipzig, Frankfurt, and Gelsenkirchen. Düsseldorf, which hosted matches during the 1974 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 1988, will serve as the tenth venue.

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2024: Russia Excluded from UEFA Euro 2024

Russia will not be participating in the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament.

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2024: Fanatics Takes Over UEFA's E-commerce and Licensing

Starting from Euro 2024 and continuing until Euro 2028, Fanatics will manage the e-commerce, event retail, and licensing for UEFA National Team competitions.

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2024: UEFA Euro 2024 Venues Cover All Major Regions of Germany

The chosen venues for UEFA Euro 2024 are distributed across all major regions of Germany. The Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region in North Rhine-Westphalia has the highest concentration of venues, with Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Gelsenkirchen, and Cologne hosting matches.

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2024: Mascot Name Announcement

The results of the mascot naming contest were revealed on July 5th, with "Albärt" emerging as the winner, securing 32% of the votes.

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2025: UEFA Euro 2024 Winner Competes in CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions

The winner of UEFA Euro 2024 will go on to compete in the 2025 CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions against the winner of the 2024 Copa América.

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2028: End of Fanatics' Contract with UEFA

Fanatics' agreement to handle UEFA National Team competitions' e-commerce, event retail, and licensing will conclude after Euro 2028.

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