Euro 2024: Germany and the teams that have qualified

Germany qualified for Euro 2024 as the host nation.

It will be their 14th European Championship appearance and Julian Nagelsmann will be expected to ensure the team challenges for glory.

Germany have won the Euros three times – 1972, 1980 and 1996 – and will be attempting to end a 28-year-wait for the trophy.

After a wobbly start, Spain steadied themselves and sailed through Group A, overcoming the likes of Scotland and Erling Haaland’s Norway.

The three-time European champions are on a mission to make up for a barren few years, which has seen them fail to win a major tournament since 2012.

With young prospects such as Lamine Yamal and Gavi in their ranks, the baton has been passed to the next generation of La Roja stars.

Scotland will be taking part in Euro 2024 thanks to an impressive qualification campaign which saw them defeat Spain, Norway, Georgia and Cyprus.

It will be just their fourth European Championship appearance, having previously only competed at Euro 2020, Euro 1996 and Euro 1992.

Two-time European champions France sauntered through Group B to secure qualification for Euro 2024, beating the likes of the Netherlands, Greece and the Republic of Ireland with relative ease.

Kylian Mbappe and Co. will be firmly among the favourites to win in Germany, provided they remain focused.

Netherlands have already qualified as runners-up in Group B, behind France.

They have a game to play, but their victory over the Republic of Ireland secured their ticket for next summer’s tournament.

England booked their place at Euro 2024 with a big win over Italy at Wembley in October.

The Three Lions reached the final of the last European Championship, where they lost to Italy, so will be driven by a desire to correct that and win a major trophy for the first time since 1966.

Italy booked their place in the competition on the final day with a draw against Ukraine.

They finished in second place with 14 points, six behind winners England.

Turkey qualified for Euro 2024 after coming through a difficult campaign in Group D, which featured the likes of Wales and Croatia.

Despite a deflating home loss to Croatia early in the group, Turkey recovered well, with big performances from the likes of Cenk Tosun, Arda Guler and Kerem Akturkoglu propelling them to Germany.

Albania qualified for their second ever European Championships with a 1-1 draw in Moldova. Sokol Cikalleshi scored a 25th minute penalty but Moldova equalised with three minutes remaining.

Still, Albania secured a first-place finish, winning the group by defeating the Faroe Islands, who came in bottom of Group E.

A victory against Moldova in the final round of qualifying matches saw Czech Republic progress to the finals.

They finished level on points with Albania, who drew 0-0 with Faroe Islands to conclude the group stage, but lost out on first place because of their head-to-head record.

Belgium were one of the first teams to book their place at Euro 2024, having cruised through Group F.

Now managed by Italian coach Domenico Tedesco, the Red Devils are without a number of players from their famous ‘Golden Generation’, including Eden Hazard, but they will still be expected to challenge in Germany.

Austria qualified for Euro 2024 after making their way through a tough Group F. Monday saw them defeat Azerbaijan 1-0 thanks to a goal from half-time substitute Marcel Sabitzer. They sit second in Group F, level on points at 16 with first-place Belgium, heading into November.

They’ll look to better their Euro 2020 run that saw them fall in the Round of 16 after extra-time to eventual winners Italy.

Hungary’s feisty draw with Bulgaria on November 16 was enough to get them over the line.

Martin Adam put the away side in front before clawed back a 2-1 advantage through Spas Delev and Kiril Despodov. But a red card apiece and a 97th minute own goal from Aleks Petkov helped tie proceedings at the death, making Hungary sure of their Euro 2024 fate.

Serbia drew 2-2 with Bulgaria on Sunday to confirm their qualification as group runners-up.

Milos Veljkovic and Srdan Babic scored the goals for the hosts, and they will be playing at their first Euros since 2000 next summer.

Denmark qualified for Euro 2024 thanks to their 2-1 win over Slovenia on Friday. The two teams occupy the top two spots in the group but the Danes’ win has ensured they will be playing in the tournament next summer.

Joakim Maehle and Thomas Delaney scored in the victory, and Denmark will aim to win the trophy for the first time since 1992.

A 2-1 win against Kazakhstan in their final game of the qualifying round saw Slovenia come in second in Group H.

Benjamin Sesko and Benjamin Verbic scored the vital goals to ensure Matjaz Kek’s team beat their final opponents to a place in the competition, finishing level on points with Denmark.

Romania are guaranteed to qualify as they are currently top of Group I with 19 points, two ahead of Switzerland.

The two teams play each other in their next qualifier, so a win would secure top spot for either side.

Switzerland face qualifying as runners-up instead of group winners unless they can beat Romania in their final fixture.

They do at least know that they cannot be caught by third-placed Israel, who are five points behind with just one game to play.

Portugal’s route to Euro 2024 was confirmed in October after they demolished every team in Group J, leaving Slovakia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Co. trailing in their dust.

Cristiano Ronaldo played his part in sending his country to Germany, where they will compete in the European Championship for the ninth time in their history.

Slovakia booked their place at Euro 2024 with a 4-2 win over Iceland on November 16.

Goals from Juraj Kucka, Ondrej Duda and a brace from Lukas Haraslin sealed a victory. The result sees them finish second behind leaders Portugal, who maintained their perfect start to qualifying after nine games thanks to a 2-0 win over Liechtenstein on the same day.