The Road to Euro 2024: Eliminatoria Overview
The anticipation for Euro 2024 continues to build as national teams across Europe vie for their place in one of the most prestigious football tournaments globally. The journey, commonly known as the “Eliminatoria” or the qualification phase, is a rigorous and competitive process, compelling teams to exhibit their best performance to punch their ticket to the final tournament. This overview will navigate through the structures, formats, and key storylines of the Euro 2024 qualification process.
Qualification Format
Euro 2024 will be hosted by Germany, and for the first time in the competition’s history, it will feature a streamlined qualifying format which aims to balance competitiveness and inclusivity. The qualification process is organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), the governing body for football in Europe.
The Eliminatoria consists of ten groups- seven groups of five teams and three groups of six teams. The teams within each group play each other twice, once at home and once away, resulting in a robust and comprehensive competition phase. The matches are spread over various international windows, allowing for ample recovery and tactical preparation between games.
Direct Qualification and Playoffs
Upon the conclusion of the group matches, the team that