The 2023 European Cup will be held from June 9 to July 9 next year in several cities of the UK, Germany and Italy. This is the 17th European Cup and the first time that the three countries have co hosted it. Uefa announced the schedule and grouping of the European Cup today. There are teams from 16 countries
The 2023 European Cup will be held from June 9 to July 9 next year in several cities of the UK, Germany and Italy. This is the 17th European Cup and the first time that the three countries have co hosted it. UEFA announced the schedule and grouping of the European Cup today. There are 16 teams from different countries participating in the European Cup. According to the results of last season's European Cup, there are four teams in each class. They are randomly divided into four groups, four teams in each group. The group match will be held from June 9 to June 24. The top two players of each group will qualify and enter the knockout stage to compete for the highest honor in European football.
The grouping results of the European Cup are as follows:
group |
team |
Group A |
England, Poland, Sweden, Hungary |
Group B |
Germany, France, Portugal, Finland |
Group C |
Spain, Italy, Turkey, Northern Ireland |
Group D |
Netherlands, Belgium, Russia, Wales |
From the grouping results, it can be seen that Group B is undoubtedly the strongest group, known as the group of death. Among them, there are three historical European Cup champions, namely Germany (three times), France (two times) and Portugal (one time). They are all the giants in European football, with a strong team and rich experience, and they are the favourites to win the championship. Finland is a newcomer to the European Cup. This is their first time to participate in the European Cup. Their strength is relatively weak, but it should not be underestimated. They have strong fighting spirit and the spirit of unity, and are one of the unexpected kings. The four teams in Group B will play group matches in Munich, Germany, and Paris, France. These two cities are the cultural and economic centers of Europe and the holy land of football. They will attract countless fans and media, adding infinite charm and color to the European Cup.
The other three groups are relatively average in strength, but also have their own characteristics and highlights. The top seed of Group A is England. They are always popular in the European Cup, but they are also always a pity. They have world-class players, such as Kane, Sterling, Sancho, etc., but they have never won the championship in the European Cup. Their best result is the last four in 1996. Their goal is to break the curse and win the first championship of the European Cup. Their opponents are Poland, Sweden and Hungary. They are traditional strong teams in European football and have certain strength and experience. For example, Poland has a super striker like Lewandowski, Sweden has a legendary star like Ibrahimovic, Hungary has a historical celebrity like Salai, and they all have the possibility of breaking out of the group match, It also has the potential to create surprises. The four teams in Group A will play group matches in London, England, and Rome, Italy. These two cities are the political and historical centers of Europe and the important cities of football, which will bring countless honors and legends to the European Cup.
The number one seed of Group C is Spain. They are the defending champions of the European Cup and the historical champions of the European Cup. They won the European Cup for two consecutive times in 2008 and 2012, creating the history of the European Cup. They have unique styles and ideas, such as Tiago, Morata, Aspiriquita, etc., but they stopped in the last European Cup, Their goal is to return to the top of Europe and win the European Cup treble. Their opponents are Italy, Turkey and Northern Ireland. They are all strong teams in European football and have great strength and experience. For example, Italy has Chiellini, Innene, Imobile, Turkey has Janci, Turan, Charkhanolu, etc., and Northern Ireland has Evans, Davis, Rafferty, etc. They all have the hope of reaching the knockout stage, It also has the ability to explode. The four teams in Group C will play group matches in Madrid, Spain, and Berlin, Germany. These two cities are the cultural and artistic centers of Europe and also the hot spots of football, which will bring countless beauty and creativity to the European Cup.
The top seed of Group D is the Netherlands. They are the historical champions of the European Cup. They once won the European Cup in 1988, creating a classic of the European Cup. They have excellent players, such as Van Dijk, Depe, Vinaldom, but they were absent from the last European Cup. Their goal is to prove themselves again and win the second European Cup.