How to calculate the points of European Cup football ranking? England, Croatia, Czech Republic and Scotland compete for Group D qualification

According to CCTV5 program list (February 19, 2024), the European Football Cup will be held in 12 European countries from June 11 to July 11, 2024, with 24 teams participating, divided into six groups, four teams in each group. The top two of each group and the four with the best results

According to CCTV5 program list (February 19, 2024), the European Football Cup will be held in 12 European countries from June 11 to July 11, 2024, with 24 teams participating, divided into six groups, four teams in each group. The top two of each group, as well as the third place of the four best results, will be promoted to the last 16 knockout rounds, and the final winner of the European Cup will be determined.

In the group stage of the European Cup, the winner of each game will get 3 points, each draw will get 1 point, and the loser will get no point. If two or more teams have the same points at the end of the group game, the place of qualification will be determined in the following order:

1. The points between each other in the group match.
2. The goal difference between the two teams in the group match.
3. The number of goals scored by each other in the group match.
4. The goal difference of all competitions in the group match.
5. The number of goals scored in all competitions in the group match.
6. The number of red and yellow cards in all competitions in the group match (each red card will be deducted by 3 points, each yellow card will be deducted by 1 point, and two yellow cards will become red cards will be deducted by 4 points).
7. UEFA national team ranking.

In Group D of the European Cup, there are four teams: England, Croatia, Czech Republic and Scotland. They will compete for two places to qualify directly, as well as a chance to qualify for the third place. The strength and state of these four teams have different characteristics. Their confrontation will be full of suspense and competition.

England are the top seeds of Group D. They have never won the championship in the history of European Cup, and their best result is the last four in 1996. Their head coach is Gareth Southgate. His tactical style is flexible, and he is good at adjusting the formation and personnel according to the characteristics of opponents. Their player lineup is also very luxurious, including Harry Kane, Rahim Sterling, Jaden Sancho and other attacking players, Jordan Henderson, Declan Rice, Phil Forten and other midfielders, Harry Maguire, John Stones, Ben Chilwell and other defenders, as well as Nick Pope, Jordan Pickford and other goalkeepers. Their goal is to win the European Cup trophy at the Wembley Stadium.

Croatia is a strong team in Group D. They made history in the 2018 World Cup and reached the final. Although they lost to France in the end, they still won the respect of the world. Their head coach is Zalko Dalic. His tactical style is steady and tenacious. He is good at using the control and passing of the midfield to hit a quick counter attack. Their players' lineup is also very strong, including midfielders such as Luka Modric, Ivan Lakitic, Matteo Kovacic, forwards such as Ante Rebic, Bruno Petkovic, Mario Manzukic, and defenders such as Dominik Livakovic, Dejan Lovren, and Sime Walsaliko, As well as goalkeeper Daniel Subasic, Lowell Karininic, etc. Their goal is to prove their strength again in the European Cup.

The Czech team is a dark horse in Group D. In the history of the European Cup, they have once won the second place and twice won the last four. However, in recent years, their status has declined and there are not many highlights. Their head coach is Jaroslav Silvhavi. His tactical style is conservative defense. He is good at making use of set pieces and counter attacks to hit an unexpected goal. Their player lineup is also very young, including offensive players such as Patrick Schick, Yakub Jockel, Thomas Sochek, midfielders such as Alex Clare, Lucas Masop, Thomas Holles, defenders such as Aldrich Kudala, David Zofa, Janu Borriel, and Thomas Vachilik Alexei Mendes and other goalkeepers. Their goal is to create trouble for their opponents in the European Cup.

Scotland is a weak team in Group D. In the history of the European Cup, they have never entered the knockout stages. Their best results were third place in the group matches in 1996 and 2000. Their head coach is Steve Clarke. His tactical style is active attack. He is good at making use of the breakthroughs and crosses of both wings to shoot threatening shots. Their player lineup is also very promising, including Andrew Robertson, Kirnan Tierney, Scott McTomina and other defenders, Stuart Armstrong, John McKinley, Ryan Fraser and other midfielders, as well as forward players such as Che Adams, Ryan Christie and Oliver McBernie.

give the thumbs-up ninety-nine

share