The much-anticipated tournament begins on Friday with the opening match between hosts Germany and Scotland, which will feature Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos, who returns to international action three years after announcing his retirement from the national team in the wake of the Germany World Cup. Exit in Euro 2020.
Kroos is one of several La Liga players expected to grab the headlines at Euro 2024.
A look at five other players to watch when the competition begins: 1) Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona and Spain): The prodigy who could light up his first tournament
It was a breakout year for Lamine Yamal after making over 50 appearances in all competitions in 2023/24 and he broke several records on his way to becoming an undisputed starter at FC Barcelona, such as the most appearances in La Liga history. Becoming a young goalscorer.
Furthermore, he also made history with Spain by becoming the youngest debutant and goalscorer in the history of La Roja when he played and scored in a game against Georgia at the age of just 16 years and 57 days.Luis de la Fuente is expected to start in the line-up, with Lamin Yamal preparing for his first international tournament and will hope to help Spain breeze through a challenging Group B, which also features defending champions Italy, Croatia Which is captained by Real Madrid veteran Luka Modric. - And Albania.
2) Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid and England): The player of the season hopes for a victorious summer
After taking La Liga by storm and leading Real Madrid to the 2023/24 title, Jude Bellingham will now look to lead the Three Lions to their first European Championship trophy. The midfielder joined Los Blancos from Borussia Dortmund last summer and in his first season with the Spanish team, he celebrated both domestic league and Champions League titles, registering 23 goals and 13 assists in all competitions.England this tournament They are one of the favorites to win the Champions League, as they reached the final last time, when they lost to Italy on penalties at Wembley. Bellingham did not play in that final, so his presence could be the X-factor this time.Gareth Southgate's side are in Group C which also includes Slovenia, Serbia and Denmark, and they will be hoping to go far in the tournament, knowing that Bellingham are in great form and Germany, as a Spanish and European champion. Is travelling.
3) Giorgi Mamardashvili (Valentiala CF and Georgia): Hero of European Championship debutants After scoring 24 goals in 36 LALIGA EA SPORTS appearances, Artem Dovbyk became the first Verona FC and first Ukrainian player to win the Pichichi Award, which has been awarded in every La Liga Awarded to the top goalscorer in a season. The Verona FC striker became the first player who does not play for Real Madrid or FC Barcelona to win the award since 2008/09, when Atlético de Madrid striker Diego Forlán earned the award.
He played a key role in Verona FC's incredible season, in which the underdogs finished third and secured their first ticket to the Champions League. Now, Dovbić will look to punish opposition defenses heading into Euro 2024 and will aim to lead another Cinderella story, starting with his team's Group E matches against Romania, Slovakia and Belgium.5) Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid and France): A look at Real Madrid's new star Real Madrid fans will get the opportunity to see their new signing this summer, as Kylian Mbappe will captain France at Euro 2024. The striker is set to join Real Madrid after the tournament, with Los Blancos officially announcing his arrival just days after winning their 15th Champions League trophy.
After leading France to FIFA World Cup glory in 2018, Mbappe scored a hat-trick in the 2022 World Cup final against Argentina, who won the trophy on penalties. They have not yet won the European Championship, but they hope to inspire Les Blues to their third success in this competition in their history. But, to do so, France will first have to get through a tough Group D featuring Poland, Austria and the Netherlands.Mbappé will be eager to put on a show, knowing the focus is on him more than ever, and he will be joined by a number of other La Liga stars, such as Barca defender Jules Kounde, Atleti forward Antoine Griezmann and Real Madrid's Players Ferland Mendy, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchoumeni.
Kroos is one of several La Liga players expected to grab the headlines at Euro 2024.
A look at five other players to watch when the competition begins: 1) Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona and Spain): The prodigy who could light up his first tournament
It was a breakout year for Lamine Yamal after making over 50 appearances in all competitions in 2023/24 and he broke several records on his way to becoming an undisputed starter at FC Barcelona, such as the most appearances in La Liga history. Becoming a young goalscorer.
Furthermore, he also made history with Spain by becoming the youngest debutant and goalscorer in the history of La Roja when he played and scored in a game against Georgia at the age of just 16 years and 57 days.Luis de la Fuente is expected to start in the line-up, with Lamin Yamal preparing for his first international tournament and will hope to help Spain breeze through a challenging Group B, which also features defending champions Italy, Croatia Which is captained by Real Madrid veteran Luka Modric. - And Albania.
2) Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid and England): The player of the season hopes for a victorious summer
After taking La Liga by storm and leading Real Madrid to the 2023/24 title, Jude Bellingham will now look to lead the Three Lions to their first European Championship trophy. The midfielder joined Los Blancos from Borussia Dortmund last summer and in his first season with the Spanish team, he celebrated both domestic league and Champions League titles, registering 23 goals and 13 assists in all competitions.England this tournament They are one of the favorites to win the Champions League, as they reached the final last time, when they lost to Italy on penalties at Wembley. Bellingham did not play in that final, so his presence could be the X-factor this time.Gareth Southgate's side are in Group C which also includes Slovenia, Serbia and Denmark, and they will be hoping to go far in the tournament, knowing that Bellingham are in great form and Germany, as a Spanish and European champion. Is travelling.
3) Giorgi Mamardashvili (Valentiala CF and Georgia): Hero of European Championship debutants After scoring 24 goals in 36 LALIGA EA SPORTS appearances, Artem Dovbyk became the first Verona FC and first Ukrainian player to win the Pichichi Award, which has been awarded in every La Liga Awarded to the top goalscorer in a season. The Verona FC striker became the first player who does not play for Real Madrid or FC Barcelona to win the award since 2008/09, when Atlético de Madrid striker Diego Forlán earned the award.
He played a key role in Verona FC's incredible season, in which the underdogs finished third and secured their first ticket to the Champions League. Now, Dovbić will look to punish opposition defenses heading into Euro 2024 and will aim to lead another Cinderella story, starting with his team's Group E matches against Romania, Slovakia and Belgium.5) Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid and France): A look at Real Madrid's new star Real Madrid fans will get the opportunity to see their new signing this summer, as Kylian Mbappe will captain France at Euro 2024. The striker is set to join Real Madrid after the tournament, with Los Blancos officially announcing his arrival just days after winning their 15th Champions League trophy.
After leading France to FIFA World Cup glory in 2018, Mbappe scored a hat-trick in the 2022 World Cup final against Argentina, who won the trophy on penalties. They have not yet won the European Championship, but they hope to inspire Les Blues to their third success in this competition in their history. But, to do so, France will first have to get through a tough Group D featuring Poland, Austria and the Netherlands.Mbappé will be eager to put on a show, knowing the focus is on him more than ever, and he will be joined by a number of other La Liga stars, such as Barca defender Jules Kounde, Atleti forward Antoine Griezmann and Real Madrid's Players Ferland Mendy, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchoumeni.