Summary of the 2024 European Championship in Germany
The UEFA EURO 2024 tournament took place in Germany and was characterized by outstanding sporting performances, sustainability, and social involvement. Spain won the tournament, marking their record-breaking fourth European title. However, this tournament was about much more than just football; it focused on sustainability, volunteer work, and social impact.
EURO 2024 Key Figures
- 2.7 million spectators attended the matches.
- 5.4 billion people watched the tournament on TV.
- 4.5 billion video views on social media.
- €7 million invested in sustainability initiatives.
- 6.2 million visitors to fan zones across host cities.
- 38,000 people received CPR training in fan zones.
Attendance
The matches were highly attended, with a total of 2.7 million spectators across 10 cities and 10 stadiums in Germany. Key cities hosting the matches included Berlin, Munich, Leipzig, Frankfurt, and Hamburg.
- Dortmund – 547,000 spectators in fan zones in a single day.
- Munich – Full capacity for the semi-finals.
Records Broken
- Lamine Yamal (Spain) became the youngest player ever at a EURO (16 years, 338 days) and the youngest goalscorer.
- Cristiano Ronaldo participated in his record sixth European Championship.
- Luka Modri? (Croatia) became the oldest goalscorer at a EURO at 38 years and 289 days.
- Pepe (Portugal) became the oldest player at a EURO (41 years and 130 days).
- Spain became the first team to win 7 matches in a single tournament.
- Spain scored 15 goals, a new tournament record.
Top Scorers
- Cody Gakpo (Netherlands) – 3 goals.
- Jamal Musiala (Germany) – 3 goals.
- Harry Kane (England) – 3 goals.
- Dani Olmo (Spain) – 3 goals.
- Georges Mikautadze (Georgia) – 3 goals.
- Ivan Schranz (Slovakia) – 3 goals.
Top 10 Goals
- Lamine Yamal – Spain 2-1 France.
- Jude Bellingham – England 2-1 Slovakia.
- Xherdan Shaqiri – Scotland 1-1 Switzerland.
- Nicolae Stanciu – Romania 3-0 Ukraine.
- Arda Güler – Turkey 3-1 Georgia.
- Mert Müldür – Turkey 3-1 Georgia.
- Fabián Ruiz – Spain 3-0 Croatia.
- Ollie Watkins – Netherlands 1-2 England.
- Mattia Zaccagni – Croatia 1-1 Italy.
- Xavi Simons – Netherlands 1-2 England.
Team of the Tournament
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Mike Maignan | Goalkeeper |
| Kyle Walker | Defender |
| William Saliba | Defender |
| Rodri | Midfielder |
| Dani Olmo | Midfielder |
| Lamine Yamal | Forward |
| Fabian Ruiz | Midfielder |
| Marc Cucurella | Defender |
| Manuel Akanji | Defender |
| Nico Williams | Forward |
| Jamal Musiala | Forward |
Referees and VAR
The tournament had 19 referees and 89 officials. VAR (Video Assistant Referee) supported crucial decisions. For the first time, VAR decisions were shown on stadium screens for transparency. Referees covered an average of 13 km per match, and a microchip in the ball was used to help assess handball situations.
Sponsors and Licensees
Main sponsors of the tournament included:
- Adidas
- Coca-Cola
- Booking.com
- Lidl
- Alipay
- Hisense
Sponsors benefitted from unprecedented visibility, with a cumulative TV audience of 5.4 billion and 4.5 billion social media video views.
Sustainability and Environment
- 81% of fans used sustainable transport to reach the stadiums.
- All 10 stadiums were powered by 100% green energy.
- €7 million was invested in the UEFA Climate Fund, supporting local sustainability projects.
Volunteers
Over 16,000 volunteers from 124 countries played a key role. 32% of them were first-time volunteers.
Medical and Anti-Doping
Each stadium had a full medical team. Over 200 blood and urine samples were collected, all resulting in negative doping tests.
Social Media and Digital Strategy
The tournament had 75 million followers across platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Threads. There were 4.5 billion video views and 520 million interactions.
The official app was downloaded 10 million times.
Fans and Fan Zones
6.2 million visitors enjoyed the fan zones in host cities. In Dortmund, a record 547,000 people visited the fan zone in one day.
Broadcasting and Media
The tournament was broadcast globally, with 46 cameras per match and 231 countries airing the games. The matches were produced in 1080p50 HDR quality.
Tournament Legacy
The UEFA HatTrick program will invest €935 million in football development across 55 UEFA member associations over the next four years.
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