The much anticipated Euro 2024 group stage is well underway, with teams battling it out for a spot in the knockout rounds. The group stage has seen some unexpected wins, surprising upsets and nail-biting finishes. With each team giving it their all on the field, the current standings have left fans on the edge of their seats. In this article, we will take a closer look at the current standings in each group and analyze the performances of each team so far.
Group A: Germany, Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Hungary
Group A has been one of the most competitive groups in this year’s Euro 2024. Germany and Netherlands were the clear favorites going into the tournament, but the underdogs, Czech Republic and Hungary, have caused quite a stir with their impressive performances.
Germany
Germany has been the team to beat in Group A, with a flawless record of three wins in three games. Led by star players such as Joshua Kimmich, Kai Havertz, and Thomas Muller, the German team has shown great cohesion and determination on the field. They started off with a convincing 3-0 win against Czech Republic, followed by a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Netherlands. In their last game against Hungary, they secured a comfortable 4-0 win. With nine points and a goal difference of +8, Germany is currently at the top of the group.
Netherlands
The Dutch team has had a mixed performance in the group stage so far. Despite having some big names like Matthijs de Ligt, Frenkie de Jong, and Memphis Depay, they struggled in their first two games. They suffered a shock 1-0 defeat against Czech Republic and narrowly won 1-0 against Hungary. However, they bounced back in their third game against Germany with a convincing 3-1 win. They currently sit in second place in the group with six points and a goal difference of +2.
Czech Republic
Czech Republic has exceeded expectations in this year’s Euro 2024, causing a major upset by beating Netherlands in their first game. Led by experienced players like Tomas Soucek and Patrik Schick, they have played with grit and determination in all their games. They narrowly lost 1-0 to Germany but secured a crucial 2-1 win against Hungary. With six points and a goal difference of +1, they are in third place in the group.
Hungary
Despite being the underdogs in Group A, Hungary has put up a strong fight in all their games. They lost 3-0 to Germany in their first game but bounced back with a narrow 1-0 defeat against Netherlands. In their last game against Czech Republic, they fought hard but ultimately lost 2-1. With no points and a goal difference of -5, they are at the bottom of the group.
Group B: Spain, England, Sweden, and Poland
Group B has been another highly competitive group, with some strong teams battling for a spot in the knockout rounds. The group has already seen some surprising results, making it one of the most unpredictable groups in this year’s Euro 2024.
Spain
The Spanish team has had a solid start in the group stage, winning two out of three games. With a star-studded lineup that includes Sergio Ramos, Marco Asensio, and Ferran Torres, they started off with a convincing 3-0 win against Poland. However, they suffered a shocking 2-0 defeat against Sweden in their second game. In their last game against England, they secured a narrow 1-0 win. With six points and a goal difference of +2, they are currently at the top of the group.
England
Despite being one of the strongest teams in this year’s Euro 2024, England has had a lackluster performance in the group stage so far. Led by Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, and Mason Mount, they started off with a disappointing 2-2 draw against Sweden. They then suffered a 1-0 defeat against Spain, but bounced back with a convincing 3-0 win against Poland. With four points and a goal difference of +1, they are in second place in the group.
Sweden
The Swedish team has been the surprise package in Group B, with two strong performances in their first two games. They secured a hard-fought 2-2 draw against England and pulled off a shocking 2-0 win against Spain. However, they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Poland in their last game. With four points and a goal difference of 0, they sit in third place in the group.
Poland
Poland has had a disappointing start in this year’s Euro 2024, losing all three of their games. Despite having star players like Robert Lewandowski and Arkadiusz Milik, they have failed to make an impact in the group stage. They lost 3-0 to Spain, suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat against England, and were beaten 1-0 by Sweden. With no points and a goal difference of -5, they are currently at the bottom of the group.
Group C: France, Italy, Wales, and Finland
Group C is another highly competitive group, with some top teams vying for a spot in the knockout rounds. The group has already seen some surprising results, making it one of the most unpredictable groups in this year’s Euro 2024.
France
The reigning World Champions have had a solid start in the group stage, winning two out of three games. Led by star players like Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, and Paul Pogba, they secured a convincing 3-0 win against Finland in their first game. They then suffered a shock 2-1 defeat against Italy but bounced back with a 2-0 win against Wales. With six points and a goal difference of +4, they are currently at the top of the group.
Italy
Italy has been one of the strongest teams in this year’s Euro 2024, and they have shown it in their performances so far. Led by experienced players like Giorgio Chiellini, Marco Verratti, and Ciro Immobile, they started off with an impressive 2-1 win against France. They then secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Wales, but suffered a shocking 2-0 defeat against Finland in their last game. With six points and a goal difference of +1, they sit in second place in the group.
Wales
The Welsh team has had a mixed performance in the group stage so far. Despite having a strong squad that includes Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey, and Daniel James, they lost 2-0 to Italy in their first game. They then pulled off a surprising 2-1 win against Finland but were beaten 2-0 by France in their last game. With three points and a goal difference of -2, they are in third place in the group.
Finland
Despite being the underdogs in Group C, Finland has put up a strong fight in all their games. They narrowly lost 3-0 to France in their first game but caused a major upset in their second game by beating Italy 2-0. However, they were unable to replicate their success in their last game and suffered a 3-1 defeat against Wales. With three points and a goal difference of -2, they are currently at the bottom of the group.
Group D: Portugal, Belgium, Croatia, and Austria
Group D is another highly competitive group, with some top teams vying for a spot in the knockout rounds. The group has already seen some surprising results, making it one of the most unpredictable groups in this year’s Euro 2024.
Portugal
The Portuguese team has had a solid start in the group stage, winning two out of three games. Led by star players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, and Bernardo Silva, they secured a convincing 3-0 win against Austria in their first game. They then suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat against Belgium but bounced back with a 2-1 win against Croatia. With six points and a goal difference of +4, they are currently at the top of the group.
Belgium
Belgium has been one of the strongest teams in this year’s Euro 2024, with an impressive squad that includes Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Eden Hazard. They started off with a dominant 2-0 win against Croatia, followed by a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Portugal. However, they suffered a shock 2-1 defeat against Austria in their last game. With six points and a goal difference of +2, they sit in second place in the group.
Croatia
Despite having a strong squad that includes Luka Modric, Ivan Perisic, and Ante Rebic, Croatia has had a disappointing start in the group stage. They lost 2-0 to Belgium in their first game, narrowly won 1-0 against Austria, but were beaten 2-1 by Portugal in their last game. With three points and a goal difference of -1, they are in third place in the group.
Austria
The Austrian team has had a mixed performance in the group stage so far. Despite having some talented players such as David Alaba and Marko Arnautovic, they lost 3-0 to Portugal in their first game. They then pulled off a surprising 2-1 win against Belgium but were beaten 1-0 by Croatia in their last game. With three points and a goal difference of -2, they are currently at the bottom of the group.
Group E: Denmark, Switzerland, Russia, and Turkey
Group E is another highly competitive group, with some top teams vying for a spot in the knockout rounds. The group has already seen some surprising results, making it one of the most unpredictable groups in this year’s Euro 2024.
Denmark
Denmark has been the team to beat in Group E, with a flawless record of three wins in three games. Led by star players like Christian Eriksen, Kasper Schmeichel, and Yussuf Poulsen, they secured a convincing 3-0 win against Turkey in their first game. They then narrowly won 1-0 against Switzerland and sealed their spot in the knockout rounds with a 2-0 victory against Russia. With nine points and a goal difference of +6, they are currently at the top of the group.
Switzerland
The Swiss team has had a disappointing start in the group stage, losing all three of their games. Despite having some talented players like Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo, they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Denmark in their first game. They then lost 2-1 to Turkey and were beaten 1-0 by Russia in their last game. With no points and a goal difference of -3, they are currently at the bottom of the group.
Russia
Despite being the underdogs in Group E, Russia has put up a strong fight in all their games. They narrowly lost 2-1 to Turkey in their first game, but bounced back with a surprising 1-0 win against Switzerland. In their last game against Denmark, they fought hard but ultimately lost 2-0. With three points and a goal difference of -2, they are in third place in the group.
Turkey
Turkey has had a disappointing start in this year’s Euro 2024, losing all three of their games. Despite having some talented players like Burak Yilmaz and Hakan Calhanoglu, they lost 3-0 to Denmark in their first game. They then suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat against Switzerland and were beaten 2-0 by Russia in their last game. With no points and a goal difference of -5, they are currently at the bottom of the group.
Group F: Sweden, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary
Group F is another highly competitive group, with some top teams vying for a spot in the knockout rounds. The group has already seen some surprising results, making it one of the most unpredictable groups in this year’s Euro 2024.
Sweden
The Swedish team has been the surprise package in Group F, with two strong performances in their first two games. They secured a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Poland and pulled off a shocking 2-0 win against Sweden. However, they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Slovakia in their last game. With four points and a goal difference of 0, they sit in second place in the group.
Poland
Poland has had a disappointing start in this year’s Euro 2024, losing all three of their games. Despite having star players like Robert Lewandowski and Arkadiusz Milik, they have failed to make an impact in the group stage. They lost 3-0 to Spain, suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat against England, and were beaten 1-0 by Sweden. With no points and a goal difference of -5, they are currently at the bottom of the group.
Slovakia
Slovakia has exceeded expectations in this year’s Euro 2024, causing a major upset by beating Spain in their first game. Led by experienced players like Marek Hamsik and Milan Skriniar, they have played with grit and determination in all their games. They narrowly lost 2-1 to Sweden but secured a crucial 1-0 win against Hungary. With three points and a goal difference of 0, they are in third place in the group.
Hungary
Despite being the underdogs in Group F, Hungary has put up a strong fight in all their games. They lost 3-0 to Germany in their first game but bounced back with a narrow 1-0 defeat against Netherlands. In their last game against Czech Republic, they fought hard but ultimately lost 2-1. With no points and a goal difference of -5, they are currently at the bottom of the group.
FAQs
Q: Who is leading the goal-scoring charts in the group stage?
A: At the moment, Czech Republic’s Patrik Schick is leading the goal-scoring charts with four goals.
Q: Which team has the best defensive record in the group stage?
A: Germany and Portugal both have an impressive defensive record, conceding only one goal each in their first three games.
Q: How many teams from each group will advance to the knockout rounds?
A: The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout rounds.
Q: When and where will the knockout rounds begin?
A: The knockout rounds will begin on June 27th and will take place in various stadiums across Germany.
Q: Who are the current favorites to win Euro 2024?
A: Germany, France, and Spain are considered the top contenders for this year’s Euro.
Conclusion
The group stage of Euro 2024 has been full of surprises and exciting moments. While some teams have lived up to expectations, others have exceeded them with their impressive performances. As we head into the knockout rounds, it will be interesting to see which teams will continue their momentum and secure a spot in the finals. With so much talent on display, one thing is for sure – the rest of the tournament will be full of thrilling matches and unpredictable outcomes.
