European cup (e.g. soccer)
Why are some groups of 6 teams in the qualifiers? The group setup for Euro qualifiers ensures that all participating teams have the opportunity to compete in fair conditions, so why are some groups 6 teams in Euro qualifiers? Let's take a look.
A total of 53 teams are competing in the Euro 2024 qualifiers (excluding hosts Germany and the suspended Russia).The 53 teams have been divided into 10 groups, with the first seven groups consisting of five teams each and the last three groups consisting of six teams each. This grouping is to ensure that all teams have an equal chance to play and to maintain the number and balance of matches within the group. In addition to the top two teams in the group that advance directly, 12 teams will compete in the play-offs for the final 3 Europa League spots. These 12 teams are based on UEFA Europa League results and rankings.
