Germany and France were in the same group, and England met Italy in the draw for Euro 2024 qualifiers. This is the highlight of the draw ceremony for the European Cup qualifiers held in Zurich on December 8. The confrontation between these strong teams will undoubtedly add a lot of suspense and spark to the European Cup qualifiers.
Germany and France were in the same group, and England met Italy in the draw for Euro 2024 qualifiers. This is the highlight of the draw ceremony for the European Cup qualifiers held in Zurich on December 8. The confrontation between these strong teams will undoubtedly add a lot of suspense and spark to the European Cup qualifiers.
The European Cup qualifiers are divided into 10 groups, with 5 or 6 teams in each group. The first two teams directly qualify for the European Cup, and the third team enters the play off to compete for the remaining four places. The result of drawing lots is as follows:
group |
team |
A |
Germany, France, Ukraine, Finland, Azerbaijan, Liechtenstein |
B |
Spain, Sweden, Greece, Belarus, Kosovo, San Marino |
C |
Italy, England, Poland, Hungary, Andorra, Saint Kitts and Nevis |
D |
Netherlands, Portugal, Turkey, Norway, Latvia, Gibraltar |
E |
Belgium, Wales, Czech Republic, Estonia, Bermuda, Moldova |
F |
Croatia, Denmark, Serbia, Slovakia, Malta, Faroe Islands |
G |
Switzerland, Russia, Ireland, Northern Macedonia, Armenia, Djibouti |
H |
Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania, Iceland, Luxembourg, Lebanon |
I |
Scotland, Uzbekistan, Israel, Albania, Georgia, Jamaica |
J |
Cyprus, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Northern Ireland, Lithuania, Bahamas |
It can be seen from the draw that Group A and Group C are the two most intense groups, known as the "death group". Germany and France in Group A are the favourites to win the European Cup. They had a confrontation in the group match of the 2020 European Cup, when France defeated Germany 1-0. This time they are in the same group again, which will surely lead to a peak confrontation. Ukraine and Finland should not be underestimated. They both have good strength and combat effectiveness. Azerbaijan and Liechtenstein are the weak forces of this group, and it is difficult to do anything.
Italy and England in Group C are traditional strong teams in the European Cup. They have a long history and brilliant achievements. Their confrontation is also a classic battle. Poland and Hungary are also teams with great strength. They have world-class players, such as Lewandowski of Poland and Salai of Hungary. Andorra and Saint Kitts and Nevis are the foil of this group. Their strength and ranking are very low, and it is difficult to pose a threat to other teams.
The situation of other groups was relatively balanced, without too many surprises and highlights. However, there are some teams worthy of attention, such as Spain and Sweden in Group B, Netherlands and Portugal in Group D, Belgium and Wales in Group E, Croatia and Denmark in Group F, Switzerland and Russia in Group G, Austria and Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group H, Scotland and Uzbekistan in Group I, Cyprus and Slovenia in Group J. These teams have certain competitiveness and influence, and their games will be very exciting and intense.
The European Cup qualifiers will start in March 2024 and continue until November 2024, when 24 teams will be selected for the European Cup. The European Cup will be held in Germany from June to July 2025, and there will be more wonderful surprises waiting for us.