Croatia sealed their Euro 2024 spot with a win over Armenia, completing the list of direct qualifiers.
The quest for Euro 2024 slots has wrapped up.
England and Scotland secured their spots in Germany, while Wales looks forward to the play-offs in March.
Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland faced tough challenges and didn’t qualify.
The tournament will feature 24 teams, with 21 already confirmed – 20 via qualifiers and Germany as hosts. The remaining three slots will be filled through play-offs.
Here’s a rundown of teams that have qualified, those still in the race, and those who missed out.
Qualified Teams:
Hosts Germany, plus Albania, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, and Turkey.
Euro 2024 Draw Details:
The draw is set for Saturday, 2 December. Catch it live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer from 17:15 GMT, with live text updates on the Sport Newes Center website and app.
Play-Off Contenders:
Path A: Poland, Wales, Estonia, and either Finland, Ukraine, or Iceland
Path B: Israel, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and two from Finland, Ukraine, or Iceland
Path C: Georgia, Greece, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg
Play-Off Format and Draw:
The final three qualifying spots will be decided from the play-offs, featuring six semi-finals on 21 March 2024 and finals on 26 March.
Twelve teams from the 2022-23 Nations League are in the play-offs.
Semi-final matchups:
Path C: Georgia vs Luxembourg & Greece vs Kazakhstan
Path B: Israel vs Ukraine or Iceland & Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Finland or Ukraine
Path A: Poland vs Estonia & Wales vs Finland, Ukraine, or Iceland
A draw this Thursday will assign paths to Finland, Ukraine, and Iceland and determine hosts for the finals.
Follow the draw live with updates on the Sport Newes Center website and app from 11:00 GMT.
Notable Teams Missing Out:
Norway, absent from major tournaments since 2000, falls short again. Sweden misses a European Championship for the first time since 1996. North Macedonia and Russia, participants in 2020, are also out. Finland and Ukraine’s fate hangs on the play-offs.
Top Scorers in Qualifying:
Romelu Lukaku of Belgium leads with 14 goals, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo (10), Kylian Mbappe (9), Harry Kane (8), and Rasmus Hojlund of Denmark and Scott McTominay of Scotland (7 each).
Teams in Form:
Portugal won all their matches, with six other teams remaining unbeaten: England, Belgium, Hungary, Romania, France, and Spain.
Euro 2024 Qualifying Tables – Final Standings:
Group A: 1. Spain (Q), 2. Scotland (Q), 3. Norway, 4. Georgia (P/O), 5. Cyprus
Group C: 1. England (Q), 2. Italy (Q), 3. Ukraine (P/O), 4. North Macedonia, 5. Malta
Group D: 1. Turkey (Q), 2. Croatia (Q), 3. Wales (P/O), 4. Armenia, 5. Latvia
Group H: 1. Denmark (Q), 2. Slovenia (Q), 3. Finland (P/O), 4. Kazakhstan (P/O), 5. Northern Ireland, 6. San Marino
Group B: 1. France (Q), 2. Netherlands (Q), 3. Greece (P/O), 4. Republic of Ireland, 5. Gibraltar
Group E: 1. Albania (Q), 2. Czech Republic (Q), 3. Poland (P/O), 4. Moldova, 5. Faroe Islands
Group F: 1. Belgium (Q), 2. Austria (Q), 3. Sweden, 4. Azerbaijan, 5. Estonia (P/O)
Group G: 1. Hungary (Q), 2. Serbia (Q), 3. Montenegro, 4. Lithuania, 5. Bulgaria
Group I: 1. Romania (Q), 2. Switzerland (Q), 3. Israel (P/O), 4. Belarus, 5. Kosovo, 6. Andorra
Group J: 1. Portugal (Q), 2. Slovakia (Q), 3. Luxembourg (P/O), 4. Iceland (P/O), 5. Bosnia-Herzegovina (P/O), 6. Liechtenstein
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Euro 2024 Qualification
Which teams have qualified for Euro 2024?
Germany (as hosts), Albania, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, and Turkey have all qualified for Euro 2024.
When and where will the Euro 2024 draw take place?
The Euro 2024 draw is scheduled for Saturday, 2 December. It will be broadcast live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer from 17:15 GMT, with live text updates available on the Sport Newes Center website and app.
Who is in the play-offs for Euro 2024?
The play-offs feature Poland, Wales, Estonia, Finland, Ukraine, Iceland, Israel, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Greece, Kazakhstan, and Luxembourg, divided into three paths (A, B, C).
How does the Euro 2024 play-off system work?
The play-offs consist of six semi-finals played on 21 March 2024, followed by finals on 26 March. These matches will determine the final three teams qualifying for Euro 2024.
Which notable teams failed to qualify for Euro 2024?
Norway, Sweden, North Macedonia, and Russia have failed to qualify for Euro 2024. Finland and Ukraine’s qualification depends on their play-off results.
Who were the top scorers in the Euro 2024 qualifying phase?
Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku was the top scorer with 14 goals, followed by Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo with 10, and France’s Kylian Mbappe with 9.
Which teams remained unbeaten during the Euro 2024 qualifiers?
Portugal, England, Belgium, Hungary, Romania, and France remained unbeaten during the Euro 2024 qualifiers. Portugal was the only team to win all their matches.
More about Euro 2024 Qualification
- Euro 2024 Official Site
- BBC Sport Football
- UEFA Nations League 2022-23
- FIFA World Rankings
- European Football Statistics
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my bets on Wales making it through the play-offs, they’ve got the spirit and talent to go far!