The group stage draw for Euro 2024 has brought a lot of joy and a lot of sadness, with the label "Group of Death" once again coming to mind.The competition has increased with Spain, Italy and Croatia in Group B. France and the Netherlands are in the same group, adding fuel to the fire. France and the Netherlands in the same group, but also to add fuel to the fire, the fire of competition burning. On the contrary, England, Germany, Belgium and other teams, seems to get a more relaxed signing.
The tournament maintains the traditional format of 24 teams divided into six groups. Apart from hosts Germany, who automatically qualify, the remaining 20 seats have been selected through the European qualifying rounds, with the remaining three play-off spots to be revealed in March next year.
In the draw, host Germany and Spain, England, France, Belgium, Portugal and other six teams were honored as the first seed. But the third and fourth gear but hidden killers, the Netherlands, Croatia ranked third gear, while Italy accidentally fell into the fourth gear. Switzerland, Serbia and other World Cup regulars are also among the fourth gear, this year's European Cup "group of death" was born into the foregone conclusion.
Group B is the most competitive "Group of Death", Spain and Croatia, Italy and other strong teams in the same group, the opponent lineup is not to be underestimated.Another member of Group B is Albania.
France's Group D is also seen as a potential "Group of Death", with France in the same group as the Netherlands and Austria in the second slot. the last place in Group D will be decided by the winner of the play-off Group A, which is currently being contested by Poland, led by Kevin Levin.
Compared to Spain and France, the other four seeded teams are in a relatively good position. Germany and Switzerland are in the same group, England meet Denmark and Serbia, and Belgium and Portugal are in the same group as the weaker teams in their respective groups.
Below are the specifics of each group:
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
Among the six subgroups, Groups A, B and D are the "Group of Death", with strong teams and fierce competition. The other groups are slightly unbalanced.
The Europa League groupings are eagerly awaited, and we look forward to some exciting competition and matchups. We wish all the participating teams the best of luck!
