UEFA’s coveted international tournament will be staged from June 14th to July 14th for the first time in Germany since its reunification. West Germany last hosted the tournament in 1988, which was won by their bitter rivals the Netherlands.

Reigning Euro champions Italy, FIFA World Cup 2022 runner-up France, and the creators of football England have all qualified, along with former Euro Champions Czechia, Denmark, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain. The only UEFA Euro championship-winning team that has failed to qualify is Greece.

The 24 teams who were eligible to participate in qualifying and successfully managed to earn a spot at UEFA’s Euro 24 will be hoping to lift the trophy in Berlin’s Olympiastadion on Sunday, July 14th.

To have a clearer understanding of the competition’s landscape, here’s a complete preview of all the teams.

Group A

Germany: FIFA Ranking: 16

  • Euro appearances: 14 (1972,1976,1980,1984,1988,1992,1996,2000,2004,2008,2012, 2016,2020,2024).
  • Best Finish: Winners (1972, 1996,1980).
  • Key players: Ilkay Gundogan (MF, Barcelona), Kai Havertz (FW, Arsenal), Manuel Neuer (GK, Bayern Munich).
  • Manager: Julian Nagelsmann (German).
  • Key Game: June 19 vs. Hungary, MHP Arena, Stuttgart.
  • Group Standings Projection: 1st.

Overview: Germany expects! That’s the message delivered by the German Football Association when they appointed masterclass tactician Julian Nagelsmann as the manager to lead the hosts to victory. Having not won the competition since 1996, a united Germany wants to see the team reach the final. A plausible desire given they have experienced players who play at a high level in Europe. And the fact that Germany tends to go deep in the tournaments that they host. Doubts will certainly be raised concerning their attacking line, which doesn’t feature a threatening number 9. Attacking midfielder Kai Havertz will have to be clinical in front of goal if the Germans are to be successful. Havertz scored 13 goals this season, the most he’s achieved in his 4-year stint in the English Premier League. Should Germany fail to reach the semi-finals, it will be seen as a disastrous tournament showing.

Switzerland: FIFA Ranking: 19

  • Euro appearances: 6 (1996,2004,2008, 2016, 2020, 2024).
  • Best Finish: Quarter-finals (2020).
  • Key players: Noah Okafor (FW, Milan), Denis Zakaria (MF, Monaco), Nico Elvedi (DF, Borussia Möchengladbach).
  • Manager: Murat Yakin (Swiss).
  • Key Game: June 15 vs Hungary, RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne.
  • Group Standings Projection: 2nd.

Overview: Known for creating upsets and being unfavourable, Switzerland can build on their quarter-final appearance from the previous tournament and achieve similar heights. Bolstered by the speedy Noah Okafor upfront and with the solid spine of Yann Sommer in goal, Nico Elvedi at centre-back, and Granit Xhaka in central midfield, the Swiss have what it takes, once again, to disrupt the status quo. The question of whether manager Murat Yakin can mastermind a semi-final appearance remains inconclusive. Switzerland has usually functioned well as a team and advanced to the tournament by losing just one game. A 1-0 away defeat in the qualifying round to Group I winners Romania. Failure to progress as one of the top two teams in Group A will be regarded as a major disappointment.

Hungary: FIFA Ranking: 26

  • Euro appearances: 6 (1964, 1972, 1976, 1980, 2020, 2024).
  • Best Finish: Third place (1964).
  • Key players: Dominik Szoboszlai (MF, Liverpool), Willi Orban (DF, RB Leipzig), Roland Sallai (FW, Freiburg).
  • Manager: Marco Rossi (Italian).
  • Key Game: June 23 vs. Scotland, MHP Arena, Stuttgart.
  • Group Standings Projection: 3rd.

Overview: Undefeated in qualifying for Euro 24, Hungary has a legitimate chance of progressing to the Round of 16 by finishing as one of the best third-placed teams. Their manager, Marco Rossi, has been at the helm since 2018 and caused quite a few surprises in the group stage at Euro 2020. With draws against Germany and France, this Hungarian side now has tournament experience and players who are forces of nature in major European club leagues. Dominik Szoboszlai will be the creative impetus behind Hungary’s attacking prowess, and with veteran Willi Orban shepherding the defense, this Hungarian team will not go quietly into the night.

Scotland: FIFA Ranking: 39

  • Euro appearances: 3 (1992, 2020, 2024).
  • Best Finish: Group Stage (1992).
  • Key players: John McGinn (MF, Aston Villa), Billy Gilmour (MF, Brighton & Hove Albion), and Scott McTominay (MF, Manchester United).
  • Manager: Steve Clarke (Scottish).
  • Key Game: June 19 vs. Switzerland, RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne.
  • Group Standings Projection: 4th.

Overview: An impressive qualifying campaign saw Scotland beat Spain 2-0 at Hampden Park in Glasgow back in March 2023. The Scots only lost one game, the return fixture in Spain, by the same result. They managed to beat Erling Haaland and Martin Oodegard’s Norway to secure automatic promotion in only their second appearance in the European Championships. If the old football adage is true that the game is won in the midfield, then Scotland will have a great chance of progressing to the knockout round. Premier League players such as Scott McTominay, Billy Gilmoure, and Joh McGinn, are poised and trusted midfielders. Scotland’s problem is upfront. Their strikers are not clinical enough to compete at the international level. It would be a delight to see them go through, but it would be difficult to materialize given the competition in Group A.

Group B

Italy: FIFA Ranking: 9

  • Euro appearances: 11 (1968, 1980, 1988, 1996, 200, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024).
  • Best Finish: Winners (1968, 2020).
  • Key players: Nicolo Barella (MF, Inter Milan), Riccardo Orsolini (FW, Bologna), Giorgio Scalvini (DF, Atalanta).
  • Manager: Luciano Spalletti (Italian).
  • Key Game: June 20 vs Spain, VELTINS-Arena, Gelsenkirchen.
  • Group Standings Projection: 3rd.

Overview: Italy are the reigning champions, but progression to the Round of 16 won’t be easy. Luciano Spalletti is a world-class manager who knows how to get the best response from his players. But the team did stutter and only qualified for the tournament on the last matchday after an unconvincing draw away to Ukraine. It’s a squad in rebuilding mode despite familiar faces in the midfield such as Nicolo Barella and Manuel Locatelli, who know what is required to win a tournament. The problem is upfront, where there is no lethal striker to be found. The attacking focal point isn’t present, which means the defenders and midfielders will have to work harder to help Italy reach the next round. Failing to progress to the latter stages will be an embarrassment, albeit an expected one.

Spain: FIFA Ranking: 8

  • Euro appearances: 12 (1964, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024).
  • Best Finish: Winners (2008, 2012).
  • Key players: Rodri (MF, Manchester City), Pedri (MF, Barcelona), and Lamine Yamal (FW, Barcelona).
  • Manager: Luis de la Fuente (Spanish).
  • Key Game: June 15 vs. Croatia, Olympiastadion, Berlin.
  • Group Standings Projection: 1st.

Overview: Spain won 7 out of the 8 qualifying matches and look to be the real deal under manager Luis de la Fuente. A mix of experienced players in the shape of Rodri and Dani Olmo combined with the youthful and energetic youngsters in Pedri and Lamine Yamal make Spain as one of the favourites to win the tournament. There are no major flaws in this team. Only doubt, if invited, could ruin Spain’s chances of being crowned champions this summer.

Croatia: FIFA Ranking: 10

  • Euro appearances: 7 (1996, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024).
  • Best Finish: Quarter-finals (1996, 2008).
  • Key players: Luka Modric (MF, Real Madrid), Mario Paśalić (MF, Atalanta), Josko Gvardiol (DF, Manchester City).
  • Manager: Zlatko Dalic (Croatian).
  • Key Game: June 24 vs. Italy, Red Bull Arena, Leipzig.
  • Group Standings Projection: 2nd.

Overview: Croatia has a strong collective identity, even if the firepower upfront might be lacking. The midfield maestros, Luka Modric and Mario Paśalić, will provide ample creative opportunities for the team to score enough goals to see them progress to the next round. Defensively, they are impenetrable. Allowing just 4 goals in their qualifying group from 8 matches. That’s the same defensive record as England and Belgium. Croatia’s tagline of being a surprise package is antiquated. This is a team that reached the FIFA World Cup 2022 semi-final. They should be considered challengers for any of the established big teams in this competition. A semi-final place should be their desired expectation.

Albania: FIFA Ranking: 66

  • Euro appearances: 2 (2016, 2024).
  • Best Finish: Group Stage (2016).
  • Key players: Armando Broja (FW, Chelsea), Kristjan Asllani (MF, Inter Milan), and Elseid Hysaj (DF, Lazio).
  • Manager: Sylvinho (Brazilian).
  • Key Game: June 19 vs Croatia, Volksparkstadion, Hamburg.
  • Group Standings Projection: 4th.

Overview: Brazilian manager Sylvinho has already etched his name in Albanian football history by qualifying an unfancied team for a prestigious tournament. Topping Group E in the qualifying round, which included teams like Poland and Czechia, They scored the joint most goals in the group with 12 and conceded only 4. Albania is a team set up to upset the status quo. Accomplishing it in a group that includes the reigning champions Italy, two-time winners Spain, and Croatia will be difficult to envisage. The underdog tag might, however, work in their favour, and finishing as a third-placed team is a possibility if they get a positive result in their second match against Croatia.

Group C

England: FIFA Ranking: 4

  • Euro appearances: 11 (1968, 1980, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024).
  • Best Finish: Runners-up (2020).
  • Key players: Phil Foden (FW, Manchester City), Bukayo Saka (FW, Arsenal), and Harry Kane (FW, Bayern Munich).
  • Manager: Gareth Southgate (English).
  • Key Game: June 16 vs. Serbia, VELTINS-Arena, Gelsenkirchen.
  • Group Standings Projection: 1st.

Overview: The time has come for Gareth Southgate’s England to finally win an international trophy. The squad is deep and rich with talent in every position. Undefeated in qualifying, winning six of their eight matches, England possess the greatest attacking front three in the entire tournament. With Phil Foden winning the Premier League’s Player of the Season, Bukayo Saka crippling defenders with his pace and dribbling skills, and legendary striker Harry Kane hungry for his first trophy, this team is set to defy history and beckon a new dawn of success for England in international football. Anything short of winning the Euros will be viewed as a failure.

Denmark: FIFA Ranking: 21

  • Euro appearances: 6 (1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2020, 20204).
  • Best Finish: Winners (1992).
  • Key players: Rasmus Hojlund (FW, Manchester United), Yusuf Poulsen (FW, RB Leipzig), Mikkel Damsgaard (MF, Brentford).
  • Manager: Kasper Hjulmand (Danish).
  • Key Game: June 20 vs. England, Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt.
  • Group Standings Projection: 3rd.

Overview: Denmark has tasted European glory, but that was 32 years ago. Ever since, the team has done well enough to reach the knockout rounds but never threatened to repeat their miracle feat back in 1992. This team has prospective stars in their squad, including strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Mikkel Damsgaard. It will be interesting to see if they can transfer their club's success to the international scene. Not much is expected of Denmark except for qualifying from the group. Which isn’t as straightforward as it should be given the other two nations in the group. Still, Denmark has the pedigree and historical references to push them into the last 16.

Serbia: FIFA Ranking: 33

  • Euro appearances: 1 (2024). First appearance as “Serbia.”
  • Best Finish: TBD.
  • Key players: Sergei Milinković-Savić (MF, Al Hilal), Duśan Vlahović (FW, Juventus), Aleksandar Mitrović (FW, Al Hilal).
  • Manager: Dragan Stojkovic (Serbian).
  • Key Game: June 25 vs. Denmark, Allianz Arena, Munich.
  • Group Standings Projection: 2nd.

Overview: It’s the first time Serbia has qualified for the Euros, given that the nation was previously known as Yugoslavia. The interesting fact about this team is that two of their veteran stars play in the Saudi Pro League for the same club (Al Hilal). It is a rarity that players who compete in leagues outside of Europe are selected to participate in the Euros. No doubt paving the way for trends to be broken. Overall, it’s a talented squad, and it will be intriguing to find out just how manager Dragan Stojkovic decides to approach each game. Serbia certainly has the firepower upfront with Juventus’ Duśan Vlahović and Aleksandar Mitrović of Al Hilal. Those two will be readily supplied with ample opportunities created by Al Hilal’s Sergei Milinković-Savić. Serbia do fall under the category of “dark horse,” and it wouldn’t be overwhelmingly shocking to see them beat any of the big sides.

Slovenia: FIFA Ranking: 57

  • Euro appearances: 2 (2000, 2024).
  • Best Finish: Group Stage (2000).
  • Key players: Jan Oblak (GK, Atletico Madrid), Benjamin Sesko (FW, RB Leipzig), Benjamin Verbic (MF, Panathinaikos).
  • Manager: Matjaz Kek (Slovenian).
  • Key Game: June 16 vs Denmark, MHP Arena, Stuttgart.
  • Group Standings Projection: 4th.

Overview: Slovenia, managed by Slovenian coach Matjaz Kek, have qualified with the same number of points from their qualifying Group H as group winners Denmark. However, Slovenia failed to beat Denmark in two attempts. Losing 2-1 in November 2023 at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen. Slovenia will rely heavily on their world-class goalkeeper Jan Oblak and hope that RB Leipzig’s star striker Benjamin Sesko can find the back of the net. Their chances are slim to qualify from Group C, even as one of the third-best teams.

Group D

France: FIFA Ranking: 2

  • Euro appearances: 11 (1960, 1968, 1984, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024).
  • Best Finish: Winners (1984, 2000).
  • Key players: Kylian Mbappé (FW, PSG), Eduardo Camavinga (MF, Real Madrid), and Antoine Griezmann (FW, Atletico Madrid).
  • Manager: Didier Deschamps (French).
  • Key Game: June 21 vs. the Netherlands, Allianz Arena, Munich.
  • Group Standings Projection: 1st.

Overview: Favourites for any international tournament given the wealth and surplus of talent at France’s disposal. Kylian Mbappé will be in the spotlight as he hopes to recover from his missed penalty against Switzerland in Euro 2020. Mbappé is one, if not the star, of the tournament, and the expectations are clear. Reaching the final is the bear minimum. It’s a tournament they hadn’t won in 24 years, which is surprising given the number of incredible teams this nation has managed to produce. The main weakness of this team is the coach, Didier Deschamps. Even though Deschamps knows how to win, it is often at the expense of limiting the ability of his players to express their game with full liberty.

Netherlands: FIFA Ranking: 7

  • Euro appearances: 11 (1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2020, 2024).
  • Best Finish: Winners (1988).
  • Key players: Xavi Simmons (MF, RB Leipzig), Micky van de Ven (DF, Tottenham Hotspur), and Frenkie de Jong (MF, Barcelona).
  • Manager: Ronald Koeman (Dutch).
  • Key Game: June 25 vs. Austria, RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne.
  • Group Standings Projection: 2nd.

Overview: Perhaps the most exciting Dutch team since 1988. Not packed with star forwards, but decent ones that complement the team well. This tournament should see the breakout of Xavi Simmons from a world-class prospect to a world-class player. The Netherlands are loaded in defense and in midfield which means they will be difficult to breakdown. Goalscoring might be the issue, but should Memphis Depay find his scoring boots, this team has a clear path to the semi-finals.

Austria: FIFA Ranking: 25

  • Euro appearances: 4 (2008, 2016, 2020, 2024).
  • Best Finish: Group Stage (2008, 2016, 2020).
  • Key players: Marcel Sabitzer (MF, Borussia Dortmund), Christoph Baumgartner (MF, RB Leipzig), Konrad Laimer (MF, Bayern Munich).
  • Manager: Ralf Rangnick (German).
  • Key Game: June 21 vs. Poland, Olympiastadion, Berlin.
  • Group Standings Projection: 3rd.

Overview: Another team in the “dark horse” category. Coached by Ralf Rangnick, Austria finished second in their qualifying Group F, just one point away from group winners Belgium. They are well organized and know how to manage a game in their favour. Winning the tournament this year might be far-fetched, but there’s every possibility that this Austrian team can qualify as one of the third-best teams and ruffle a few feathers in the knockout stages. They have talented players in defence and in the midfield but lack any formidable weapons up front. Michael Gregoritsch is their best striker on the books. With only 12 goals from 42 matches played in club competitions, there’s clearly a lack of clinical finishers in this Austrian team.

Poland: FIFA Ranking: 28

  • Euro appearances: 5 (2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024).
  • Best Finish: Quarter-finals (2016).
  • Key players: Robert Lewandowski (FW, Barcelona), Piotr Zielenski (MF, Napoli) Wojciech Szczesny (GK, Juventus).
  • Manager: Michal Probierz (Polish).
  • Key Game: June 16 vs Netherlands, Volksparkstadion, Hamburg.
  • Group Standings Projection: 4th.

Overview: Poland has a habit of overpromising and severely underdelivering in international tournaments. With legendary Polish striker Lewandowski beginning to show his age, this could be his last international tournament. It would be ironic that this team, who still has some considerable star names and capable players, could qualify from this “group of death.” It is highly unlikely, given their historical pattern. They finished bottom of the group back in 2012 when they co-hosted with Ukraine, and again dead last in Euro 2020. It seems history could be repeating itself in 2024.

Group E

Belgium: FIFA Ranking: 3

  • Euro appearances: 7 (1972, 1980, 1984, 2000, 2016, 2020, 2024).
  • Best Finish: Runner-up (1980).
  • Key players: Kevin de Bruyne (MF, Manchester City), Leandro Trossard (FW, Arsenal), and Jeremy Doku (FW, Manchester City).
  • Manager: Domenico Tedesco (Italian).
  • Key Game: June 26 vs. Ukraine, MHP Arena, Stuttgart.
  • Group Standings Projection: 1st.

Overview: Belgium is always packing deadly weapons that usually end up misfiring when the heat is turned up. Kevin de Bruyne will be orchestrating the attack from midfield, and the hope is that Leandro Trossard and Jeremy Doku will be clinical in front of goal. Belgium went undefeated in qualifying for the tournament and should be considered one of the top six teams. A semi-final birth is conceivable, and reaching that stage will be considered progress in the right direction after a miserable FIFA World Cup campaign.

Ukraine: FIFA Ranking: 22

  • Euro appearances: 4 (2012, 2016, 2020, 2024).
  • Best Finish: Quarter-finals (2020).
  • Key players: Artem Dovbyk (FW, Girona), Oleksandr Zinchenko (MF/DF, Arsenal), Mykhailo Mudryk (FW, Chelsea).
  • Manager: Sergiy Rebrov (Ukrainian).
  • Key Game: June 17 vs. Romania, Allianz Arena, Munich.
  • Group Standings Projection: 2nd.

Overview: Ukraine qualified via the playoffs and have shown they have the strength and will to overcome unsurmountable obstacles. The talent is present in this team, with lethal finisher Artem Dvbyk and Chelsea’s magical winger Mykhailo Mudryk. Certainly, the favourites to reach the knockout round are not anticipated to reach further than a quarter-final place. It’s a team that is fueled by what’s transpiring in their nation. No doubt they will use events occurring in their country to create a unified spirit. One that could help them take out a big-name team.

Romania: FIFA Ranking: 46

  • Euro appearances: 6 (1984, 1996, 2000, 2008, 2016).
  • Best Finish: Quarter-finals (2000).
  • Key players: Radu Dragusin (DF, Tottenham Hotspur) , Nicolae Stanciu (MF, Damac), Denis Alibec (FW, Muaither).
  • Manager: Edward Lordǎnescu (Romanian).
  • Key Game: June 22 vs Belgium, RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne.
  • Group Standings Projection: 3rd.

Overview: After an absence in international tournaments, Romania is back and ready to shake things up in the pecking order. Finishing at the top of their qualifying group, undefeated with 22 points, Edward Lordǎnescu has found a formula to deliver success to this once burgeoning footballing nation. It won’t come as a major shock to anyone if Romania qualifies as one of the third-best teams, but they are nevertheless minnows. They don’t have any legitimate stars, but that could work in their favour. Reaching the knockout round should be enough encouragement to build for future tournaments.

Slovakia: FIFA Ranking: 48

  • Euro appearances: 3 (2016, 2020, 2024).
  • Best Finish: Round 16 (2016).
  • Key players: David Hancko (DF, Feyenoord), Stansilav Lobotka (MF, Napoli), and Lukas Haraslin (FW, Sparta Prague).
  • Manager: Francesco Calzona (Italian).
  • Key Game: June 17 vs. Belgium, Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt.
  • Group Standings Projection: 4th.

Overview: This will make it three appearances in a row for Slovakia at the Euros. A team that’s not entertaining to watch but efficient in their execution. They qualified second in Group J and showed that they have the resiliency and determination to compete at this level. The more they earn spots at international tournaments, the more experience they will gain. That experience will help this team progress in future tournaments. It’s highly unlikely they will reach the Round of 16 like they did in 2016 this time around.

Group F

Portugal: FIFA Ranking: 6

  • Euro appearances: 9 (1984, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024).
  • Best Finish: Winners (2016).
  • Key players: Bruno Fernandes (MF, Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (MF, Manchester City), Cristiano Ronaldo (FW, Al Nassr).
  • Manager: Roberto Martinez (Spanish).
  • Key Game: June 22 vs. Türkiye, Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund.
  • Group Standings Projection: 1st.

Overview: Portugal won all ten of their qualifying games, scoring 36 goals and conceding just 2. Perhaps the most impressive team, with stars in almost every position. What better way than to give Cristiano Ronaldo a proper send-off than winning a second major international trophy. Not only should they top Group F but they should also be favourites to reach the final. Maybe the person to prevent that from happening would be their manager, Roberto Martinez, but knowing the relationship dynamics in the Portugal squad, the players have enough leaders to manage themselves. Portugal are the team to beat.

Czechia: FIFA Ranking: 36

  • Euro appearances: 10 (1960, 1976, 1980, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2024).
  • Best Finish: Runners-up (1996).
  • Key players: Patrick Schik (FW, Bayer Leverkusen), Adam Hlozek (FW, Bayer Leverkusen), Antonin Barak (MF, Fiorentina).
  • Manager: Ivan Hasek (Czech).
  • Key Game: June 18 vs. Portugal, Red Bull Arena, Leipzig.
  • Group Standings Projection: 3rd.

Overview: Czechia limped in qualification to finish second behind Albania in Group E. They have notable strikers in Patrick Schik and Adam Hlozek, both of whom play for Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen. The squad is a bit thin in the other departments. Czechia should negotiate a second spot in Group F with Türkiye but I don’t see them making much noise in the latter stages of the competition.

Türkiye: FIFA Ranking: 40

  • Euro appearances: 6 (1996, 2000, 2008, 2016, 2020, 2024).
  • Best Finish: Semi-finals (2008).
  • Key players: Cengiz Ünder (FW, Fenerbahce), Ismail Uksek (MF, Fenerbahçe), and Kenan Yıldız (FW, Juventus).
  • Manager: Vicenzo Montella (Italian).
  • Key Game: June 26 vs. Czechia, Volksparkstadion, Hamburg. Group Standings Projection: 2nd.

Overview: Coached by Vicenzo Montella, Türkiye topped their qualifying Group D ahead of Croatia. Türkiye possess a talented team, with mostly players earning their club living in the Turkish Süper Lig. What’s interesting is that they’re a team of fine margins. The goals are spread around among the squad, with no real star sticking out. It is definitely a collective unit that mirrors the likes of Croatia and Serbia. This is the best Turkish team since the one that reached the semi-final of the 2002 FIFA World Cup. A quarter-final presence is not out of the question for this Turkish side.

Georgia: FIFA Ranking: 75

  • Euro appearances: 1 (2024)
  • Best Finish: TBD.
  • Key players: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (FW, Napoli), Budu Zivzivadze (FW, Karlsruher SC), Georges Mikautadze (FW, Metz).
  • Manager: Willy Sagnol (French).
  • Key Game: June 18 vs. Türkiye, Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund.
  • Group Standings Projection: 4th.

Overview: a first tournament for Georgia, and maybe not the last, given the beckoning superstar status of Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. But one man does not carry a team, and help will be needed from the likes of Metz’s Georges Mikautadze and Budu Zivzivadze. All three players scored 10 of Georgia’s 12 goals from their qualifying campaign. Georgia did need a playoff victory to reach the Euros, and there’s no doubt that they will use this tournament to garner much-deserved experience.