The group stage draw for Euro 2024 has been announced, and there are several groups that have been labeled as "Groups of Death". group B is a trio of Spain, Italy and Croatia, and the competition is extremely fierce. France and the Netherlands collision also exacerbated the group competition gunpowder flavor. England, Germany, Belgium and other teams draw relatively smooth.
This year's UEFA Europa League adopts a new tournament system of 24 teams in six groups. In addition to hosts Germany automatically qualify, the remaining 20 teams advance through the European qualifying rounds, with the remaining three play-off spots to be revealed in March next year.
In the slotting draw, Germany as the host and Spain, England, France, Belgium, Portugal and other six teams in the seeding. But the third and fourth gear emerges more strong team, the Netherlands, Croatia in the third gear, did not participate in the Italy is down to the fourth gear. Switzerland, Serbia and other World Cup regulars are also among the fourth gear, this year's European Cup "group of death" probability greatly increased.
Spain has become the most competitive "Group of Death" in Group B. The Matildas will battle with third-ranked Croatia and fourth-ranked Italy, while the other team in Group B is Albania.
France's Group D is also seen as a potential "group of death", with France facing off against the third-ranked Netherlands and Austria in second place.The last seat in Group D is up for grabs, with Poland's Levin leading the way in Group A of the play-offs.
Outside of Spain and France, the other four teams had a relatively easy draw. Germany and Switzerland are in the same group, England encountered Denmark, Serbia, Belgium, Portugal and their respective groups of weak teams in the same group.
Here are the specific groupings:
Group A: Germany, Hungary, Scotland, Switzerland
Group B: Spain, Albania, Croatia, Italy
Group C: England, Denmark, Slovenia, Serbia
Group D: France, Austria, Netherlands, winner of Group A of the play-offs
Group E: Belgium, Romania, Slovakia, winner of Group B of the play-offs
Group F: Portugal, Turkey, Czech Republic, winner of play-off Group C
Groups A, B and D are known as the "Groups of Death" due to the large number of strong teams and fierce competition. The other groups have relatively obvious power contrasts.
The Europa League groupings are looking forward to what I'm sure will be an exciting tournament. Good luck to all the participating teams!
