Euro 2024 predictions: Who will win the tournament in Germany?
The absence of a summer World Cup in 2022 means European football lovers had a mere 18 months to wait before major tournament football returns to mainstream prominence.
That's right, Euro 2024 is around the corner and the tournament may well prove to be one of the last of its kind with Germany, and only Germany, playing host.
We've known for quite some time how the group stage will shape up after the draw took place in December, although three spots at the tournament are still up for grabs and will be decided via the play-offs in March.
A festival of footballing brilliance awaits and here's how is predicting Euro 2024 to pan out.
Julian Nagelsmann would have been pleading for a tame group on home soil, but the German manager was instead dealt a mightily competitive one.
Switzerland are consistent performers at tournaments, almost always progressing into the knockouts, while Hungary and Scotland enjoyed stellar qualifying campaigns.
A lack of firepower could cost the Scots despite their defensive resolve and it wouldn't be a surprise to see Germany, emboldened by home support and a returning Toni Kroos, edge out a tight Group A with Hungary progressing in third as one of the best-performing third-place finishers.
Position
Nation
1.
Germany
2.
Switzerland
3.
Hungary
4.
Scotland
Spain and Italy have seen plenty of each other in recent years and they'll face off yet again this summer in a blockbuster Group B fixture.
Holders Italy overcame a superior Spain on penalties in the semi-finals at Euro 2020, but the Iberians have won three of the last four meetings. While Spain are without midfield star Gavi, there are more questions surrounding the Italians, who are still evolving under Luciano Spalletti.
Luis de la Fuente has done a fine job
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