We now have our completed line-up for Euro 2024 after the final three teams booked their place at this summer’s tournament in Germany via the play-offs tonight.
Wales’ dream was brought to a heartbreaking end as they lost to Poland on penalties in Cardiff, while Georgia also knocked out Greece thanks to spot-kicks, and Ukraine came from behind to beat Iceland 2-1.
England sealed their spot with minimal fuss by winning their qualifying group, and are regarded as one of the favourites to finally end their 58-year wait for a major trophy.
Mail Sport has broken down each group now that the final 24 teams have been confirmed.
Poland knocked out Wales on penalties to book their spot at this summer’s tournament
Ukraine have also made it to Germany after coming from behind to beat Iceland
There were jubilant scenes in Tbilisi as Georgia beat Greece to qualify for their first Euros
Group A: Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland
This looks a very intriguing group on paper, with Scotland likely to fancy their chances of progressing to the knockout stages.
Steve Clarke’s men impressed in qualifying to advance to the finals alongside Spain, but face a huge task when they take on hosts Germany on the opening night.
Germany have struggled in recent major tournaments and will hope for a change of fortunes on home soil.
Hungary should not be overlooked – just ask England – while Switzerland are no pushovers.
They knocked out a much-fancied French side in the last Euros to show how dangerous they can be.
Germany have struggled in recent tournament, but will be hope for a change in fortunes under Julian Naglesmann
Steve Clarke’s Scotland impressed in qualifying but have been handed a tough group
Group B: Spain, Croatia, Italy, Albania
Spain, Croatia and Italy were also all in the same group back at Euro 2012. Spain and Italy went on to make the final that year, with the former winning 4-0 in the showpiece event.
The current Spanish side is not as strong as the one that won three successive major tournaments between 2008 and 2012, but they can still call upon big names including Manchester City’s Rodri.
Croatia’s golden generation are ageing, but they finished third at the World Cup just 15 months ago.
Italy are the defending champions, but lost twice to England last year and are still looking to get back to their best after failing to qualify for the 2022 World Cup.
Most will expect Albania to finish bottom of Group B, but they have made the Euros for the second time on merit, and will hope to spring a surprise.
Italy are the defending champions but have not hit the same heights in recent years
Group C: Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, England
England will be looking to go all the way after falling at the final hurdle three years ago, and their group doesn’t look too concerning.
Denmark made it to the semi-finals in 2021, but have not hit the same heights since, despite having the likes of Rasmus Hojlund and Christian Eriksen in their ranks.
Serbia also have an eye-catching front line that includes Aleksandar Mitrovic and Dusan Vlahovic, but they flattered to deceive at the World Cup in Qatar.
Slovenia complete the group, and they have Benjamin Sesko leading the line.
The young forward has been linked with a potential move to the Premier League this summer, and will do his chances no harm at all if he shines in Germany.
Gareth Southgate will hope to get his team over the line after a number of near misses
Group D: Poland, Netherlands, Austria, France
France came within a penalty shootout of winning successive World Cups in 2022, and will be expected to make it to the latter stages this summer.
They have an abundance of talent and an experienced manager to rely on in Didier Deschamps.
The Netherlands have Ronald Koeman back at the helm, and can be a threat as they proved by pushing eventual winners Argentina to penalties in Qatar two years ago.
Austria don’t have a great deal of tournament pedigree, but they qualified with something to spare, and have a familiar face in the dugout in the shape of former Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick.
Poland have not pulled up any trees at recent tournaments but will get another chance after knocking out Wales. They can still count on star striker Robert Lewandowski.
France have world-class talent all over the pitch, including Kylian Mbappe
Group E: Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, Ukraine
Belgium may not be the force they once were, but they remain a competitive side, as they showed by drawing 2-2 with England on Tuesday night at Wembley.
With Romelu Lukaku up top and Kevin De Bruyne to return and pull the strings in midfield, they should get through their group with few issues.
Slovakia got to the round of 16 in 2016, and a repeat of that performance in Germany would be a decent effort.
Romania topped their qualifying group that contained Switzerland, so they will be a side to look out for this summer.
Ukraine made the quarter-finals in 2021 before being thrashed 4-0 by England. They have been handed a kind draw, and may believe they can match or even surpass that run.
Belgium are not the force they once were, but are still a threat with Romelu Lukaku in attack
Portugal will be one of England’s biggest threats, and Cristiano Ronaldo is still going strong
Group F: Turkey, Georgia, Portugal, Czechia
Portugal will have plenty of Premier League talent on show this summer, including Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva. They also have someone called Cristiano Ronaldo.
They have looked imperious under Roberto Martinez and will take some stopping.
Czechia made the quarter-finals in 2021, and should not be written off either. Meanwhile, Turkey were fancied to do something special three years ago, but were bitterly disappointing as they crashed out in the group stages. Can they live up to expectations this time around?
And last but not least, we have Georgia. They will be competing at their first Euros after beating 2004 champions Greece on penalties in the play-offs, and are likely to be reliant on Napoli’s star winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
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