The draw for Euro 2024 football took place recently in Hamburg, revealing the groups in which the teams will compete in the competition. In group D, the French national team finds itself facing Austria, the Netherlands and an undetermined play-off for the moment. Among the potential roadblocks, we find Poland, Wales, Finland and Estonia.
This draw promises exciting matches for the Blues, who will have the opportunity to measure themselves against strong opponents. Didier Deschamps’ team will first face Austria on June 17 in Düsseldorf, then the Netherlands on the 21st in Leipzig, and finally the play-off on the 25th in Dortmund. The group matches will be decisive in determining which teams advance to the round of 16.
France, reigning world vice-champion, will approach Euro-2024 with a talented team and confidence reinforced by an undefeated qualifying campaign. The Blues had an impeccable run with seven wins, one draw and only three goals conceded. This performance makes them one of the favorites of the competition, with the ambition of winning a third continental coronation, like the generations of Michel Platini in 1984 and Zinédine Zidane in 2000.
Despite the difficulty of the group, a premature elimination would be considered a failure for the French team. Indeed, in addition to the first two in each group, the four best third-placed teams will also qualify for the round of 16. The Blues will therefore have to give the best of themselves to climb among the best and continue their journey in the competition.
Beyond France, other headliners will also have to face tough opponents during Euro-2024. Spain, Italy, Croatia and Albania find themselves in Group B, promising high-level duels. Germany will play at home against Hungary, Scotland and Switzerland in Group A, while England will face Denmark, Slovenia and Serbia in Group C. Belgium, for its part, will face Romania, Slovakia and a play-off in Group E.
Euro-2024 therefore promises to be exciting, with high-level sporting confrontations. Football fans will have the opportunity to thrill to intense matches and support their favorite teams. See you next June to launch this competition which promises to be memorable.