UEFA Euro 2024 Semifinals: Teams, Match Schedule, Start Times, Venues, and Date

As the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament enters its semifinal phase, four teams have emerged as the last contenders for the coveted title. Spain, England, France, and the Netherlands will face off in two thrilling matches on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the winners advancing to the final on July 14 at Berlin’s Olympiastadion.

Semifinal Teams and Match Schedule

The semifinal lineup features Spain, the only team with a 100% winning record, having scored 11 goals in five games. The Netherlands, with nine goals in five games, is the second-best attacking side. The teams will clash in the following matches:

• Spain vs France: Tuesday, 9pm local time (19:00 GMT) at Munich Football Arena in Munich
• Netherlands vs England: Wednesday, 9pm local time (19:00 GMT) at BVB Stadion in Dortmund

What Happens if a Match Ends in a Draw?

If a match is level at the end of normal playing time, extra time of two periods of 15 minutes each will be played. If the score remains tied, the match will be decided by a penalty shootout.

Prize Money

European football’s governing body, UEFA, will distribute a total of 331 million euros ($360m) in prize money to the 24 participating teams. The champion team can earn a maximum of 28.25 million euros ($30.31m) if they win all three group matches.

Top Scorers

Four players are tied for the top scorer with three goals each: Georges Mikautadze (Georgia), Jamal Musiala (Germany), Cody Gakpo (Netherlands), and Ivan Schranz (Slovakia). Among them, only Gakpo will play in the semifinals. Eleven players are second on the list with two goals, including England’s Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, France’s Kylian Mbappe, and Spain’s Dani Olmo.

Players to Miss the Semifinals

Spain midfielder Pedri will miss the remainder of the tournament due to a knee injury, while Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand are suspended for the semifinals.

Head-to-Head Records

The head-to-head record of teams in all international matches is as follows:

• Spain vs France: Spain win: 16, France win: 13, Draws: 7
• Netherlands vs England: Netherlands win: 7, England win: 6, Draws: 9

Road to the Semifinals

Here’s how each team reached the last four:

• Spain: 3-0 win over Croatia in Group B in Berlin, 1-0 win over Italy in Group B in Gelsenkirchen, 1-0 win over Albania in Group B in Dusseldorf, 4-1 win over Georgia in the round of 16 in Cologne, and 2-1 win over Germany in the quarterfinal in Stuttgart.
• France: 1-0 win over Austria in Group D in Dusseldorf, 0-0 draw with the Netherlands in Group D in Leipzig, 1-1 draw with Poland in Group D in Dortmund, 1-0 win over Belgium in the round of 16 in Dusseldorf, and 5-3 win on penalties over Portugal in the quarterfinal in Hamburg.
• Netherlands: 2-1 win over Poland in Group D in Hamburg, 0-0 draw with France in Group D in Leipzig, 3-2 defeat to Austria in Group D in Berlin, 3-0 win over Romania in the round of 16 in Munich, and 2-1 win over Turkey in the quarterfinal in Berlin.
• England: [No information provided]

Stay tuned for the thrilling semifinals and the ultimate showdown in the final on July 14!

Historical Context:

The UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as the Euro, is a quadrennial international football competition contested by the men’s national teams of the member associations of UEFA. The tournament has a rich history, dating back to 1960 when the first edition was held in France. Since then, it has been held every four years, with the exception of 1992 when it was held every two years. The tournament has grown in popularity and prestige over the years, with the 2012 edition being the most-watched UEFA tournament to date, with over 1.5 billion viewers worldwide.

The 2024 edition of the tournament is the 17th edition, and it is being held in Germany from June 14 to July 14, 2024. The tournament features 24 teams, including the top-ranked teams in Europe, and is being played across 11 venues in Germany.

Summary in Bullet Points:

• The UEFA Euro 2024 tournament has reached its semifinal phase, with four teams remaining: Spain, England, France, and the Netherlands. • The semifinal matches will be played on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the winners advancing to the final on July 14 at Berlin’s Olympiastadion. • Spain, the only team with a 100% winning record, will face France, while the Netherlands will take on England. • If a match ends in a draw, extra time will be played, followed by a penalty shootout if necessary. • The champion team can earn a maximum of 28.25 million euros ($30.31m) in prize money. • Four players are tied for the top scorer with three goals each, including Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands. • Spain midfielder Pedri will miss the remainder of the tournament due to a knee injury, while Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand are suspended for the semifinals. • The head-to-head record of teams in all international matches is as follows: Spain vs France (16-13-7), Netherlands vs England (7-6-9). • The teams reached the semifinals through the following routes: Spain (3-0 win over Croatia, 1-0 win over Italy, 1-0 win over Albania, 4-1 win over Georgia, and 2-1 win over Germany), France (1-0 win over Austria, 0-0 draw with the Netherlands, 1-1 draw with Poland, 1-0 win over Belgium, and 5-3 win on penalties over Portugal), Netherlands (2-1 win over Poland, 0-0 draw with France, 3-2 defeat to Austria, 3-0 win over Romania, and 2-1 win over Turkey), and England (no information provided).