Guide to the EURO 2024

13.06.2024

The UEFA European Championship 2024 is set to be a historic spectacle, marking the 17th edition of the tournament. Hosted by three-time winners Germany, the championship will kick off on June 14 and span 22 matchdays, culminating in the final on July 14 at Berlin’s Olympiastadion. In Football Benchmark’s guide to EURO 2024, we delve into squad values, identify the most valuable players, highlight young stars to watch, analyze player workload data, explore social media analytics, and much more.

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