Euro 2024 Groups Revealed: Who Faces Who, Must-See Matches, and X-Factors

Euro 2024 Group Stage: Who's Facing Who?

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The Euro 2024 groups are set, and some teams have easier roads than others! Here's a quick look at how the groups shake out:

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Group A: – Germany (host) – Scotland – Hungary – Switzerland

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Must-see match: Germany vs. Scotland - The opening game is always crucial, and Germany faces pressure to get off to a strong start at home. X factor: Scotland's passionate traveling fans could give them a boost.

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Group B: – Spain – Croatia – Italy – Albania

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Must-see match: Spain vs. Italy - A rematch of past grudge matches with lots of talent on both sides. X factor: How much does Croatia's "golden generation" have left in the tank?

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Group C: – Slovenia – Denmark – Serbia – England

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Must-see match: Denmark vs. Serbia - A battle for second place in a group England is expected to win. X factor: Will England finally live up to the hype and win a major tournament?

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Group D: – Playoff winner A (Poland, Wales, Finland, or Estonia) – Netherlands – Austria – France

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Must-see match: France vs. Austria - Can Austria upset the favorites and make things interesting? X factor: Can the Netherlands find the right balance between offense and defense?

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Group E: – Belgium – Slovakia – Romania – Playoff winner B (Israel, Iceland, Bosnia & Herzegovina, or Ukraine)

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Must-see match: Belgium vs. Slovakia - Will Belgium's "golden generation" have one last chance at glory? X factor: Can Romania's young team surprise everyone?

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Group F: – Turkey – Playoff winner C (Georgia, Greece, Luxembourg, or Kazakhstan) – Portugal – Czech Republic

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Must-see match: Portugal vs. Turkey - A test for Portugal against a resilient Turkish side. X factor: How will Cristiano Ronaldo fit into Portugal's team?

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