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Euro 2024: Poland, Ukraine, Georgia join qualified teams

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Euro 2024 will be the 17th edition of the European Championship and Germany has been chosen as the host nation, with some of the best teams in the world set to feature in the finals of the tournament.

A total of 24 teams will participate.

Poland, Ukraine, and Georgia triumphed in intense play-off battles on Tuesday night.

The stage is now set for an electrifying UEFA Euro 2024 tournament, which kicks off in Munich, Germany, on 14th June and concludes with the final in Berlin on 14th July 2024.

Poland emerged victorious over Wales in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw in regulation time and extra time.

The match reached its climax when Wales’ C. Mepham received a red card in the 120th minute, and Polish striker K. Piatek secured the winning penalty, sealing Poland’s place in Group D alongside Netherlands, Austria, and France.

Ukraine secured their spot in the tournament with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Iceland.

After falling behind to an early goal from A. Gudmundsson, Ukraine rallied back with goals from V. Tsygankov and M. Mudryk in the second half.

This win earns Ukraine a place in Group E alongside Belgium, Slovakia, and Romania

Meanwhile, Georgia made history by clinching their first-ever major tournament finals appearance.

In a tense showdown with Greece that ended goalless after extra time, Georgia triumphed 4-2 in the penalty shootout.

Nika Kvekveskiri’s decisive penalty sparked jubilation among Georgian fans, securing their spot in Group F alongside Turkey, Portugal, and the Czech Republic.

See the full list below;

Group A: Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland

Group B: Spain, Croatia, Italy, Albania

Group C: Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, England

Group D: Poland, Netherlands, Austria, France

Group E: Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, Ukraine

Group F: Turkey, Georgia, Portugal, Czech Republic

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