Introduction to the European Cup team 24: analyze the qualification situation and opponents of each group, and predict possible knockout matches

According to CCTV5 program list (January 15, 2024), the European Cup will be held in 12 European cities from June 11 to July 11 this year, which is the first event in the history of the European Cup to span multiple countries and regions, and also the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the European Cup. 24 teams participated in this European Cup

According to CCTV5 program list (January 15, 2024), the European Cup will be held in 12 European cities from June 11 to July 11 this year, which is the first event in the history of the European Cup to span multiple countries and regions, and also the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the European Cup. A total of 24 teams participated in this European Cup, which was divided into six groups. The first two teams and the fourth best team in each group will be promoted to the knockout stage to compete for the highest honor in European football.

The following is an introduction to 24 teams, as well as an analysis of each group's qualification situation and opponents, and a prediction of possible knockout matches.

Group A: Italy, Switzerland, Turkey, Wales

This is a group with relatively balanced strength. There is no obvious difference between strong and weak. Every team has the hope of qualifying. Italy is a traditional strong team. They remained unbeaten in the World Cup qualifiers, scoring 37 goals and losing only 4, showing an excellent balance between attack and defense. Switzerland is a regular visitor to the European Cup. They reached the last 16 in the last European Cup. They have a group of players with good quality, such as Shakiri, Zaka, and Seferovich. Turkey is the dark horse of this European Cup. They defeated France in the qualifier and lost only one game. Their defense is very stable, with only three goals lost, which is one of the teams that lost the least in the qualifier. Wales was the surprise of the last European Cup. They reached the semi-finals and made history. They have a world-class player Bell and a group of young and promising players, such as Ramsey, James, Rodriguez, etc.

Prediction: Italy and Switzerland will qualify, and Turkey will advance to the third place.

Group B: Belgium, Denmark, Russia, Finland

This is a group with obvious gap in strength. Belgium is one of the hot spots to win the European Cup this year. They won all the matches in the qualifiers, scored 40 goals and only lost 3. They have a golden generation team, such as Debroune, Hazard, Lukaku, etc. Denmark is a team whose strength can not be underestimated. They only lost to Switzerland in the qualifier. There are some players playing in the European League in their lineup, such as Eriksson, Christensen, Hoyle, etc. Russia is the host country of the last World Cup. They have entered the last eight at home. There are some experienced players in their lineup, such as Juba, Golovin, Jokyayev, etc. Finland is the new face of this European Cup. They are the first to participate in the European Cup. The most famous player in their team is Timo Puki. His performance in the Premier League Norwich is remarkable.

Prediction: Belgium and Denmark will qualify, and Russia will advance to the third place.

Group C: Netherlands, Ukraine, Austria, Northern Macedonia

This is a group with a certain gap in strength. The Netherlands is the number one seed of this group. They only lost to Germany in the qualifiers. They have a young and energetic team, such as Van Dijk, Depe, Wiernaldum, etc. Ukraine is the dark horse of this group. They remained unbeaten in the preliminary contest. Their head coach is the legendary player Shevchenko, who led the team to play active football. Their lineup includes some players who played in the European League, such as Zahar, Yalmorenko, Malinkovski, etc. Austria is a good team. They only lost to Poland in the qualifier. There are some players playing in the European League in their lineup, such as Arnotovic, Alaba, Sabice, etc. Northern Macedonia is another new face of this European Cup. They advanced through the play off. The most famous player in their lineup is Pardo, who performed well in Genoa in Serie A.

Prediction: The Netherlands and Ukraine qualified, and Austria advanced to the third place.

Group D: England, Croatia, Czech Republic, Scotland

This is a group with a large gap in strength. England is the top seed of this group and one of the hot spots to win the European Cup. They won all the qualifying matches, scored 37 goals and lost only 6. They have a strong team, such as Cain, Sterling, Sancho, etc. Croatia was the runner up of the last World Cup. They only lost to Hungary in the qualifier. They have an experienced team, such as Modric, Lakitic, Perrisic, etc. The Czech Republic is a strong team. They defeated England in the qualifying match. There are some players playing in the European League in their lineup, such as Sizik, Soik, Darida, etc. Scotland is another new face of this European Cup. They advanced through the play off. The most famous player in their lineup is Mike Tomina, who has performed well in Manchester United in the Premier League.

Prediction: England and Croatia qualified, and the Czech Republic advanced to the third place.

Group E: Spain, Sweden, Poland, Slovakia

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