2024 Euros in Germany

[KiloDeltaCharlie]

Friday sees the start of UEFA Euros 2024 held this year in Germany. The tournament starts with Germany hosting Scotland. It's the Scots first appearance in a major competition since the 90s.

There are 6 groups of 4 teams. The top 2 from each group go through to the knockout stages along with the 4 best 3rd place teams.

There are a number of teams who can lift the trophy:

France
Belgium (but I think their best chance was a few years ago.)
England (but we'll fall short again!)
Portugal (but is Ronaldo too old now?)
Netherlands
Spain
Italy
Croatia

While Germany must hope that home advantage can make up for a 10+ year slump but they are on their way back.

[Charger]

Yes time for some Footsy again!!


My strongest bets for winner are England and Portugal.

Sure Ronaldo is getting on with the years and isn't what he used to be but the whole team is quite a lot different than it was during Santos' era... Roberto Martinez has breathed new life into the team and they are much more of an offensive team than ever before. So you can't rule them out.

I do hope England's run of bad luck will finally end and they'll be on top...there is no other country out there that would deserve to raise the cup more than England!


Belgium isn't up there any more...Lukaku is the only real star player there anymore...De Bruyne isn't what he used to be either...I would be very surprised if they make it to the final 4....

Spain is a question mark...

Netherlands can be a surprise

Italy can go either way....they can totally flop or they can make a deep run.

France is crazy strong...but they might be bit cocky already and that might cost them dearly...

Germany is another question mark for sure....I think the home court advantage might carry them on.

Croatia had their chance in 2022 and fell just bit short...I don't think they have it anymore...Modric is also getting on with the years....


Interesting games to come that's for sure.


I think tonight's game will determine a lot about Germany...if Scotland proves to be a difficult opponent then I can assume hard times for the Germans ahead..

[KiloDeltaCharlie]

Us English had a good laugh at last nights result! 

[Charger]

I can imagine that!

Scotts were totally weaponless against Germany...and that kind of took the question mark out of Germany, they are in good form. Especially Musiala was excellent.


Today's prediction will go as follows

Hungary - Switzerland.

The Swiss will have an easy win

Spain - Croatia

This could very well be a tie as both teams will have control on the center field...But Spain does have more outs on the scoring sector I think so tie or a 1-0 to Spain

Italy - Albania

Italy is now the big question mark but they should still handle Albania with one leg tied behind their heads!

[KiloDeltaCharlie]

Hungary vs Switzerland

I don't think it will be an easy win, but the Swiss should win. Hungary could get a win if they play well.

Spain vs Croatia

This could be a draw, I think on paper Spain should win but Croatia can surprise teams.

Italy vs Albania

the Italians are capable of winning this whole tournament (like they did last time) they are also quite capable of failing to get out the group stages. Even so Albania's victory is just getting to the finals! A comfortable win for Italy.

[Charger]

So far pretty been pretty easy for the Swiss...Hungary is pretty totally out of it...

[KiloDeltaCharlie]

In the first half they were awful. But much better in the second half, may yet get an equalizer!

... or concede a 3rd!!

[Charger]

Yes... Hungary was better on the second half for sure. But then an easy mistake and 3-1 to the swiss!

[Charger]

Well good loooord. Spain is on fire! And very aggressive play. Very different from the World Cup.

[KiloDeltaCharlie]

Yes, I feel Croatia are relying on the old guard, and they're maybe not up to it any more.

[Charger]

Croatia had a lot of chances but they blew every single one including a penalty!! Quite unfortunate.

[Charger]

Well Italy took the win but it wasn't easy for them and their offensive wasn't all that good...

[KiloDeltaCharlie]

I didn't see tonight's game. But the score line suggests it wasn't an easy night for Italy.

[Charger]

Albania managed to make the fastest goal in the history of the Euro Cup in only 20 something seconds!!


So today's matches

Poland - Netherlands

I have no idea the shape of the Dutch team now, but Poland has always been tougher than it might seem. So I'm predicting a tie here.

Slovenia - Denmark

I hate Denmark...in the past they have pretty much always advanced with pure luck and that's always rubbed me the wrong way. This one they will win easily though.

Serbia - England

Out of all the big names so far only Italy has struggled a bit... England should not...easy win here and onwards to the finals!

[KiloDeltaCharlie]

I forgot to post my predictions early enough.

I do think the Poland / Netherlands result is about what I was expecting. The Poles always make it hard, but the Dutch have slowly crept up the world rankings in recent years... almost unnoticed!

Slovenia vs Denmark - No idea about Slovenia, but the Danes often have a few great players so I would expect a solid win for them.

Serbia vs England - I wish I had your confidence for England! It depends which team shows up, they could win this by a hatful, but I'm just going to be happy if they don't lose!