The prize was drawn in Germany Euro 2024, and the main teams of the Old World already know the rivals they will have to face on German soil when this tournament is played in June of next year. However, what was talked about on the networks was an audio who broke all protocols at the gala organized by the UEFA.
When talking about the bolilleros, the defending champion Italia was in the most difficult group with Spainwho has two titles, as well as the 2022 World Cup semi-finalist, Croatia, y Albania.
Italy, champion of Euro 2020, seemed like it would have the most complicated options of the group of teams because it was in the lowest pots due to the criteria used by UEFA and this was demonstrated.
Former goalkeeper Buffon reveals the name of Spain, rival of his Italy. Photo: AP Photo/Martin Meissner.
Italy eliminated Spain (consecutive champions in 2008 and 2012) in the semifinal, before winning the title.
The rematch in Germany of the other Euro 2020 semi-final, which was played a year later due to the coronavirus pandemic, was also confirmed. England will face Denmark, which he defeated to reach the final. The group also includes Slovenia y Serbia.
Francefinalist in last year’s World Cup, was in the same group of AustriaNetherlands (who lost twice to France in the qualifying round) and the winner of the March playoff between Poland, Estonia, Gales y Finland.
Germanywhich has had a series of poor results, will start the tournament at home against Scotland on June 13 at the Bayern Munich stadium. The group also includes Hungary y Swiss.
Germany adds six defeats in 13 games friendlies this year and will not play any competitive duel until the start of the tournament.
Portugalwhich continues to be led by Cristiano Ronaldo, was the only team that finished the tie with a perfect record and will now face Türkiye, Czech Republic and the winner of the repechage between Georgia, Luxembourg, Greece y Kazakhstan.
Belgium was in the same group as Rumania, Slovakia and whoever wins the repechage between Israel, Iceland, Bosnia–Herzegovina y Ukraine.
The groups of Euro 2024, which will be held in Germany from June. Photo: UEFA.
Only 21 of the 24 teams that will compete in the tournament have been confirmed and three places were left open in the draw for the eventual winners of the playoff. The 12 teams Those who will compete in this direct elimination phase will play a one-match semifinal and the final between March 21 and 26.
The drawing took place in a seaside concert hall in Hamburg. The event was interrupted for several minutes by unexplainable sounds which is heard on stage and in international broadcast.
It was the viral audio known on the networks as “the moan”, which has sexual connotations and usually surprises in a joking way those who play it without imagining what is coming. Was it a hacker? Any hidden messages?
The truth is that Laudrup, Buffon and company had to deal with the situation on stage, while Giorgio Marchetti, a renowned UEFA official who usually takes charge of the draws, spoke of “annoying” audio that finally stopped.
Giorgio Marchetti, general secretary of UEFA. Photo: Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP.
Hamburg is among the 10 cities that will host the 51 matches. The Düsseldorf stadium is the only one not used in the 2006 World Cup.
The final will be on July 14 at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, which also hosted the final in 2006.
2023-12-02 20:08:00
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