Frank Christian
From an initial 24 teams, the Euro 2024 championship is now down to just eight contenders vying for the coveted trophy.
The quarterfinals mark the stage where teams start to envision lifting the European Championship trophy.
Transitioning from the Round of 16, the tournament shifts to a single-elimination knockout format where victory secures progression and defeat means an early exit.
Teams face varying levels of difficulty in the knockout rounds based on their group stage performance, with all remaining teams believing in their chances of clinching the championship.
The quarterfinal matchups are predetermined based on the bracket path determined by group standings.
Here is a breakdown of the Euro 2024 quarterfinals provided by Sporting News.
Euro 2024 Quarterfinal Schedule
The quarterfinal matchups are prearranged as teams progress from the Round of 16, with the schedule based on Central European Time (CET).
Below are the dates and times for the quarterfinal clashes:
| Date | Time (CET) | Match | Location |
| July 5 | 6 p.m. | M1: Spain vs. Germany | Stuttgart (MHP Arena) |
| July 5 | 9 p.m. | M2: Portugal vs. France | Hamburg (Volksparkstadion) |
| July 6 | 6 p.m. | M4: England vs. Switzerland | Dusseldorf (Merkur Spiel-Arena) |
| July 6 | 9 p.m. | M3: Romania/Netherlands vs. Austria/Turkey | Berlin (Olympiastadion) |
Teams in Euro 2024 Quarterfinal and Bracket
The Euro 2024 bracket comprises two halves, with each set to produce a finalist based on group stage standings and Round of 16 outcomes.
Participants in the quarterfinals include:
- Germany
- Spain
- France
- Portugal
Remaining contenders aiming for the final spot are:
- Switzerland
- England
Quarterfinal Operations at Euro 2024
Starting from the Round of 16, Euro 2024 enters the knockout stages, where each match becomes a sudden-death scenario with a clear winner and loser.
Tiebreaker Protocols for Knockout Matches
In the event of a tie after regular time, extra time is played in quarterfinals and beyond to determine a winner. If parity persists, a penalty shootout will decide the advancing team.
Quarterfinal pairings are predetermined based on group standings and previous matchups in the tournament.
Advancement Criteria at Euro 2024
Group Stage
The 24 Euro teams initially competed in six groups during the group stage, featuring round-robin matches where points were earned for wins and draws.
The top two teams from each group progressed to the knockout stage, along with the four best third-placed teams, forming a bracket structure starting with the Round of 16.
Knockout Rounds
From the Round of 16 to the final, every fixture is knockout-based, with no room for drawn results. In case of a tie, extra time and potentially penalties are used to determine the victor.
