On June 11, 2023, according to CCTV5 program list, the European Football Championship, or the European Cup for short, is a grand event of European football and a carnival of fans. The European Cup is held every four years, organized by the European Football Federation, and the national teams of European countries participate. The history of the European Cup can be traced back to 1960,
On June 11, 2023, according to CCTV5 program list, the European Football Championship, or the European Cup for short, is a grand event of European football and a carnival of fans. The European Cup is held every four years, organized by the European Football Federation, and the national teams of European countries participate. The history of the European Cup can be traced back to 1960. Since then, the European Cup has witnessed the brilliance and changes of European football, and many legends and classics have been born. The championship trophy of the European Cup is called the Big Ear Cup, which is the highest honor of European football.
In 2024, the 17th European Cup will be held in Germany, which is the second time that Germany has hosted the European Cup since 1988. Germany is a powerful country in European football. They won the European Cup three times, in 1972, 1980 and 1996, respectively. They also won the World Cup four times, in 1954, 1974, 1990 and 2014, respectively. They are traditional giants in European football. Their national team is called the German chariot, and their players are called the German machines. They are tough, They are famous for their brave, united and efficient style. They are regular visitors to the European Cup. They have never missed any European Cup match.
The 2024 European Cup will be played from June 12 to July 12, 2024. There are 24 teams participating in the competition, which are divided into six groups. Each group has four teams, and each team plays one game with the other three teams in the same group. The point system is 3 points for winning, 1 point for tying, and 0 point for losing. After the group game, the first two of each group will be directly promoted to the knockout match. In addition, the third of the four groups with the best results can also be promoted to the knockout match, thus forming the knockout list of 16 teams. The knockout matches are divided into the 1/8 final, the 1/4 final, the semi-final and the final. The single match knockout system is adopted. If the score is the same within 90 minutes, a 30 minute overtime match will be held. If the overtime match is still unable to determine the winner, a penalty shoot out will be held until the winner is determined.
The 2024 European Cup will be played in ten stadiums in ten cities in Germany, which are:
city |
court |
capacity |
Munich |
Allianz Stadium |
70,000 |
Berlin |
Olympic Stadium |
74,000 |
Dortmund |
Signar Eduna Stadium |
66,000 |
Dusseldorf |
Dusseldorf Arena |
54,000 |
Frankfurt |
Deutsche Bank Stadium |
48,000 |
hamburger |
Volkspark Stadium |
57,000 |
Cologne |
Rhine Energy Stadium |
50,000 |
Leipzig |
Red Bull Stadium |
42,000 |
Stuttgart |
Mercedes Benz Stadium |
60,000 |
Kiel |
Holstein Stadium |
34,000 |
The opening battle of the 2024 European Cup will be held at the Allianz Stadium in Munich, which is one of the most modern stadiums in Germany and the main stadium of Bayern Munich. Its shape is like a spaceship, its roof can change colors, its lawn can be moved, its auditorium can be adjusted, its facilities can meet various needs, and it is an intelligent stadium, It will provide a perfect stage for the opening ceremony and the first match of the European Cup.