Now that the EURO 2024 tournament is just around the corner and qualifying rounds have officially wrapped up, soccer fans eagerly await seeing their favourite teams in action. EURO 2024 promises to be a thrilling competition, bringing together the best players from Europe as they fight for the highly coveted championship title. With so many talented teams qualifying for the upcoming tournament, it can be difficult to predict who will come out on top, so we’ve compiled a list of five fan-favourite frontrunners that everyone should keep an eye on this season.

Germany

It’s no surprise that Germany is one of the top contenders to achieve the winning title in EURO 2024. With a rich history of success in major international and domestic tournaments, this powerhouse team has consistently proven their worth. Germany boasts a world-class squad that’s led by soccer veterans and rising talents. This three-time winner has also been chosen to host this year’s competition, which will be their first time staging the UEFA European Championship since reunification. In the past, Germany and West Germany have featured at every Euro tournament since 1972. West Germany reigned victorious for the 1972 and 1980 editions, while the reunited Germany won at EURO ’96. Be sure to watch out for this team of skilled players in their rise to glory this season!

France

France is a legendary team that needs no introduction and is never short of adoring fans. They’re arguably the most unbeatable team set to compete in EURO 2024 and secured their spot with a 2-1 win against the Netherlands. They were the third team to qualify, alongside Germany and Belgium, who qualified by default as the host nations. France has mastered their defense and attack areas, securing many excellent options to strengthen the team. They also have Antoine Griezmann as one of their standout players. At the age of 32, this may be his last chance to play for France at a major tournament and he’s expected to go out with a bang.  France will also be looking at Kylian Mbappe to score the goals and earn them their first Euro win since 2000. He’s one of the youngest attackers in the world, as well as the most ruthless on the field. We can’t wait to see France’s dedication to tactical skill and high-performance payoff in EURO 2024.

Spain

Many soccer fans believe two-time Euro winner Spain will make it all the way in this year’s tournament. This team of talented players has a history of success with Euro, securing back-to-back wins in 2008 and 2012. Known around the world for their possession-based style of play and technical expertise, Spain remains one of the top contenders for the championship title. Their squad consists of experienced soccer legends and emerging stars capable of dominating their opponents on the field. Spain qualified for the tournament after conquering the ‘Group of Death’ in this year’s group stages. Their manager, Luis de le Fuente, believes they received the toughest draw for the group stage this year against Italy, Croatia, and Albania. As one of the best records across the qualification groups, Spain is set to take part in its 12^th European Championship. Fans are expecting great things for the ambitious Spanish team in EURO 2024.

England

Fresh off their record-breaking triumph in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, England is entering EURO 2024 with renewed confidence and higher expectations from fans. The Three Lions possess an admirable team of golden young talent and experienced global stars. Fans around the world are rooting for England to end their ’58 years of heartache’ and win this year’s EURO 2024 competition. They’re one of the current favourites to win, according to fans. We can’t forget that they managed to singlehandedly beat Croatia, Germany, and Denmark at the last Euros, comfortably dominated African champions, Senegal, at the World Cup, and have beaten Italy twice in this year’s Euro qualifiers. England is producing more technically gifted players than ever before, nurturing rising talents into lasting legends. Their achievements leading up to this year shouldn’t be taken for granted, despite a lack of consistency in the past. We expect record-breaking moments from the Three Lions in EURO 2024, and we can’t wait to see these potential champions play to win.

Belgium

There’s no denying that Belgium presents a significant threat to their rivals due to their golden generation of players leading the team. This Belgian team is considered by many to be a ‘dark horse’ in the European tournament. Although they don’t necessarily have a history of success and glory in international competitions like some of their competitors, they’ve performed remarkably in recent years and have the potential to make waves in EURO 2024. With a team built on world-class talent, including Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard, and Romelu Lukaku, they stand out as top contenders to win their first international title at this year’s Euro. Despite their performance in the World Cup and some fans claiming they’ve endured a decade of disappointment; they have the potential to rise up and dominate for the championship title. Do you agree with fans claiming they’re the dark horse of EURO 2024?

Qualifiers are officially over and the group stage for EURO 2024 has been solidified with the first match of the tournament featuring Germany v. Scotland on June 14^th. The full list of qualified countries are as follows:

• Albania
• Austria
• Belgium
• Croatia
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• England
• France
• Germany
• Hungary
• Italy
• Netherlands
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania
• Scotland
• Serbia
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Spain
• Switzerland
• Turkey
• Ukraine

In conclusion, EURO 2024 promises to be an exciting tournament, bringing together the best of European football for a spectacle of skill, passion, and competition. As fans around the world gear up to support their favourite teams, we expect many historical moments in store for this year’s games. Although the top contenders of EURO 2024 have emerged featuring the best-of-the-best legends and rising stars, surprises are always around the corner. We can’t wait to see which team is reigned the EURO 2024 Champion this summer!

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