On June 10, 2024, according to CCTV5 program list, today, the opening game of the 2024 European Cup will be played at the Saint Denis Stadium in Paris, France. The host France will play Turkey, which is also the first game of Group A of this European Cup. A total of 24 teams participated in the European Cup, which was divided into six groups
On June 10, 2024, according to CCTV5 program list, today, the opening game of the 2024 European Cup will be played at the Saint Denis Stadium in Paris, France. The host France will play Turkey, which is also the first game of Group A of this European Cup. A total of 24 teams participated in this European Cup, which was divided into six groups. The top two teams in each group and the fourth best team in each group will be promoted to the last 16, and the knockout match will be held. Now, let's introduce the 24 teams in this European Cup, their goals and highlights.
Group A: France, Turkey, Wales, Albania
The number one seed of Group A is the host France. They are the hot spots to win the European Cup this year. They have the details of the World Cup championship and a strong team. Their goal is to achieve the double champion of the European Cup. France's biggest attraction is their attack line. They have world-class shooters such as Grizman, Mbape, Benzema, and their offensive firepower is amazing.
The second seed of Group A is Turkey. They are one of the dark horses of this European Cup. They have performed well in the qualifiers. They only conceded three goals in 10 games, making them one of the best defensive teams in the European Cup qualifiers. Their goal is to reach the last eight and create history. Turkey's biggest attraction is their defense. They have excellent defenders such as Soyunku and Dmirar. Their defense organization and cooperation are admirable.
The third seed of Group A is Wales. They were the surprise team of the last European Cup. They reached the top four in the European Cup in 2016, creating the best result in Welsh football. Their goal is to continue the miracle of the last year and enter the knockout stage again. The biggest attraction of Wales is their leader Bell, who is the soul and flag of Wales. He scored three goals in the last European Cup and led Wales far away. He will also shoulder the hope of Wales in this European Cup.
The fourth seed of Group A is Albania. They are one of the new players in this European Cup. They defeated Iceland in the play off of the qualifying match to qualify for the European Cup. Their goal is to show themselves on the stage of the European Cup and strive for a victory. Albania's biggest attraction is their team spirit. Although they do not have star players, they have strong fighting spirit and good unity. They will use their hard work and dedication to win the respect and applause of fans.
Group B: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Russia
The number one seed of Group B is Belgium, which is one of the hot spots to win the European Cup this year. They have a team of golden generation, ranking first in the world rankings. Their goal is to win their first European Cup championship, and draw a perfect end for this generation of players. Belgium's biggest attraction is their midfield and front court. They have world-class players such as Debroune, Hazard and Lukaku. Their midfield control and front court organization are amazing.
The second seed of Group B is Denmark. They are one of the dark horses of this European Cup. They have performed well in the qualifiers. They have won 4 and drawn 4 in 8 games. Their goal is to reproduce the miracle of 1992 and win the European Cup again. Denmark's biggest attraction is their central midfielder Sven Goran Eriksson, who is the soul and leader of Denmark. He scored five goals in the qualifying match and contributed countless assists to Denmark. He will also be Denmark's hope in this European Cup.
The third seed of Group B is Finland. They are one of the newcomers of this European Cup. They won the qualification of the European Cup with the second result of the group in the preliminary contest. Their goal is to show themselves on the stage of the European Cup and strive for a victory. Finland's biggest attraction is their striker Boji, who is Finland's top scorer. He scored 10 goals in the qualifiers and is one of the best scorers in the European Cup qualifiers. He will also be Finland's biggest threat in this European Cup.
The fourth seed of Group B is Russia. They are the old strong teams of this European Cup. They have performed well in the qualifying. They have won 8 and lost 2 in 10 games. Their goal is to reach the last eight and prove their strength. The biggest attraction of Russia is their head coach Cherchesov. He is a legendary player of Russia. He led Russia to the top eight in the 2018 World Cup, creating the best results in Russian football. He will also use his wisdom and experience to lead Russia further in this European Cup.
Group C: England, Croatia, Czech Republic, Scotland
The number one seed of Group C is England. They are one of the favorites to win the European Cup this year. They have a young and potential team. They have performed well in the qualifiers. They have won 7 games and drawn 1 in 8 games.