Euro 2024, the 17th iteration of the European Championship, is set to commence in Germany on June 14.

This tournament returns to its typical four-year schedule following the 2020 event's delay to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Italy is the reigning champion, having triumphed over England in the Euro 2020 final via penalties.

Here's the essential information about Euro 2024.

⚽ Which teams have qualified for Euro 2024?

• A total of 24 teams will vie for the title.
• Germany automatically qualified as the host, while 20 teams advanced through the qualifiers and three via playoffs.
• Among the competitors, Georgia is appearing in the Euros for the first time.
• All 24 nations' rosters are finalized.
• From seasoned players to emerging stars, Al Jazeera highlights 10 players to watch at Euro 2024 in Germany.
• Also, explore Europe's top talents who are missing out on Euro 2024.
• This is the final European Championship for several iconic players nearing the end of their careers. Al Jazeera reveals the five superstars making their last Euros appearance.

⚽ When does Euro 2024 start and end?

• Group stage: June 14 to 26
• Round of 16: June 29 to July 2
• Quarterfinals: July 5 and 6
• Semifinals: July 9 and 10
• Final: July 14

⚽ What’s the format, groups and match schedule for Euro 2024?

• Teams will be divided into six groups of four teams each. The top two from each group plus the four best third-placed teams move to the round of 16.
• Winners from the last-16 advance to the quarterfinals, then the semifinals, and ultimately the final.
• If a knockout stage match is tied after normal time, extra time (two 15-minute periods) will be played. If it remains tied, penalties will determine the winner.
• Al Jazeera's comprehensive fixtures page lists the entire Euro 2024 match schedule with kickoff times, venues, and live goal updates.
• Follow your team's progress in real-time via the Euro 2024 Group Standings page.

⚽ Which teams are favourites to win Euro 2024?

Al Jazeera has pinpointed six main contenders for the Euro 2024 trophy.

We will provide these team features 24 hours before each team plays their opening match.

• England
• France
• Spain
• Germany
• Portugal
• Italy

⚽ Where will the matches be played?

• Ten venues have been chosen for the tournament. Nine were used during the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
• The host cities include Berlin, Cologne, Dortmund, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Gelsenkirchen, Hamburg, Leipzig, Munich, and Stuttgart.
• Munich will host matches for the second consecutive Euro; Munich Football Arena was among the 11 co-host venues during Euro 2020.
• Discover the 10 stadiums used during Euro 2024.

⚽ Previous winners of the European Football Championships

⚽ Al Jazeera Sport provides a quick overview of the European Championship's history.

Afterward, test yourself with Al Jazeera's Euro 2024 quiz.

⚽ Euro 2024 tickets

Public ticket sales began on German Unity Day, October 3, 2023. Over 1.2 million tickets were available in the initial ticket application round.

Tickets were allocated through a UEFA portal lottery, and applicants could request a maximum of four tickets per match. Fans were not given tickets for different matches scheduled on the same day.

Prices start at 30 euros ($33) for the cheapest group stage tickets. The final's ticket prices range from 95 to 2,000 euros.

⚽ How much is the prize money for Euro 2024?

UEFA will distribute a total of 331 million euros ($360 million) in prize money to the 24 teams.

The team that wins all three group matches could take home a maximum of 28.25 million euros ($30.31 million).

⚽ Where can I follow Euro 2024?

UEFA has assigned broadcasting and online streaming rights to various outlets worldwide.

You can follow the tournament on Al Jazeera’s dedicated Euro 2024 page featuring match previews and live text commentary for major matches, and stay updated with group standings and real-time match results and schedules.