Euro 2024 is set to be an exciting and fiercely contested tournament, bringing together the finest national teams in Europe. Not only in Europe, Euro 2024 is also a football tournament that is extremely loved and watched by Vietnamese people.
But before the main event, the qualifying stage must take place. This crucial phase determines which nations will earn their place in the tournament and presents an opportunity for underdogs to upset the established order.
A total of eight teams, consisting of France, Spain, Turkey, England, Austria, Portugal, Scotland, and Belgium, have successfully qualified for the tournament. In this article, we will discuss the current situation in each group and give you an overview of the Euro 2024 qualifying matches schedule. The top two teams from each group will automatically qualify for the tournament, which will take place in Germany in the summer of 2024.
Group A
Scotland and Spain have already secured their spots in the finals. On Matchday 9, Georgia will play against Scotland, while Cyprus will take on Spain.
Group B
France has already qualified for the Euro 2024 finals. On Matchday 9, France will face Gibraltar, while the Netherlands will play against the Republic of Ireland. If the Netherlands secures a victory against the Republic of Ireland, they will qualify for the finals. If the Netherlands wins, Greece will secure a spot in the play-offs. Both the Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar are incapable of securing one of the top two positions in the group.
Group C
England has already qualified for the finals and will be facing Malta on Matchday 9, while Italy will take on North Macedonia. If Italy manages to defeat North Macedonia, they have a chance to overtake Ukraine and qualify if they avoid defeat in their final game. However, if Italy fails to win against North Macedonia, Ukraine will take the qualification spot if they avoid defeat in their final match. North Macedonia and Malta failed to clinch one of the top two spots in the group.
Group D
Türkiye has already secured their qualification for the finals. On Matchday 9, Wales will play against Armenia, while Latvia will face Croatia. If Wales wins against Armenia and Croatia loses to Latvia, Wales will qualify for the finals. Should Croatia face a defeat and Wales emerge victorious, Croatia will earn a spot in the play-offs. If Armenia loses or if they draw and Croatia wins, Armenia will be out of contention for a top-two finish. Latvia, unfortunately, cannot secure a position within the top two ranks of the group.
Group E
There are still qualification spots up for grabs. On Matchday 9, Moldova will face Albania, while Poland will play against Czechia. Albania has the chance to qualify if they avoid losing to Moldova or if Poland wins against Czechia. Czechia, on the other hand, can qualify if they defeat Poland and Moldova does not win. Poland’s qualification hopes will be dashed if they do not win their match or if Moldova beats Albania. The Faroe Islands are not in contention for one of the top two positions in the group.
Group F
Belgium and Austria have both qualified for the finals. On Matchday 9, Estonia will face Austria, while Azerbaijan will play against Sweden. These matches will decide the final standings in the group, but the outcomes will not affect the qualification of Belgium and Austria.
Group G
There is a lot at stake on Matchday 9. Montenegro will face Lithuania, while Bulgaria will play against Hungary. Hungary can secure their qualification by either avoiding defeat against Bulgaria or if Montenegro does not defeat Lithuania. On the other hand, Serbia will secure qualification if Montenegro does not emerge victorious. Montenegro must win to maintain their chance of finishing in the top two. However, Lithuania and Bulgaria are both out of the running for one of the top two spots in the group.
Group H
On Matchday 9, Denmark will play against Slovenia, Kazakhstan will face San Marino, and Finland will compete against Northern Ireland. Slovenia has a chance to qualify for the finals if they defeat Denmark or secure a draw, as long as Kazakhstan does not win.
Denmark, on the other hand, will secure qualification if they win or if Kazakhstan fails to win. Kazakhstan, however, cannot finish in the top two spots and will enter the play-offs if they lose or if they draw and Slovenia does not lose. Both Finland and Northern Ireland are unable to finish in the top two, and San Marino is also out of contention.
Group I
There are still multiple possibilities for qualification on Matchday 9. The rescheduled Matchday 7 fixture will see Israel facing Switzerland. On Matchday 9, Switzerland will play against Kosovo, Belarus will face Andorra, and Israel will compete against Romania.
Romania has a chance to qualify if Israel loses to Switzerland and Romania then defeats Israel. Switzerland can secure qualification by defeating Israel and Kosovo. Israel has the opportunity to qualify if they defeat Switzerland and Romania, and Switzerland does not beat Kosovo.
In the event that Israel suffers defeats against both Switzerland and Romania, their chances of finishing in the top two will be eliminated, and they will be confirmed participants in the play-offs. Kosovo cannot finish in the top two if Switzerland defeats Israel. Both Belarus and Andorra are unable to clinch a top-two spot in the group.
Group J
Portugal has secured their place in the finals. On Matchday 9, Slovakia will face Iceland, Luxembourg will play against Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Liechtenstein will compete against Portugal. If Slovakia manages to avoid a defeat against Iceland, they will secure qualification. Luxembourg’s chances to finish in the top two are slim unless they defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovakia loses. Iceland needs a victory to remain in the running for a top-two finish, while Bosnia and Herzegovina will enter the play-offs as they cannot secure a top-two position.
Euro 2024 qualifying is in full swing, with nations battling it out for a chance to participate in the prestigious tournament in Germany. The group stage battles and the subsequent playoffs promise a thrilling and competitive footballing spectacle. As the campaign progresses, football fans across Europe will eagerly watch their favorite teams fight for qualification, and the tournament promises to be an exciting showcase of the continent’s footballing talent.
Currently, the Euro 2024 qualifying matches have been copyrighted by Viettel and are broadcast on TV360 so Vietnamese football lovers can easily watch the matches and support your favorite teams on TV360 channel.
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Source: Vietnam Insider