With its new coach, Roberto Martinez, Portugal is on track to add another title after that of 2016 won in France. Talented players are legion and all play in major championships. Christiano Ronaldo has lost none of his splendor even if he plays in Saudi Arabia. With 206 caps, Ronaldo is preparing to play his sixth European Cup and he has participated in 5 World Cups. Since its defeat against Morocco at the World Cup in November 2022, Portugal has not experienced a defeat and is the only team not to have conceded any points during the qualifiers: 10 matches, 10 victories, 36 goals scored, 2 goals cashed.
This selection could do very badly with players such as Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Joao Felix (FC Barcelona), Vitinha (PSG), in addition to CR7 who, at the height of his 39 years is still impactful.
Czechia: can it repeat the feat of 1996?
Quarter-finalist during the last edition, Czechia can repeat this feat especially since it already reached the final in 1996. At the time of its union with Slovakia, Czechoslovakia won the European Cup in 1976 at the expense of the great West Germany of Benckenbauer, Hoeness and Breitner.
The selection led by the two players from Leverkusen: Patrick Shick and Adam Hlozek who won the Bundesliga will be assets to get through the 1st Round.
Turkey: public support
Having disappointed during the last Euro, Turkey intends to have a good campaign in 2024, because it will be supported by its public who will travel en masse to Germany. It also has talented players who can make the difference like Arda Guler (Real Madrid) and Hakan Calhanoglu (Inter Milan).
This 6th participation is a godsend for relaunching Turkish football after the good performances of 2008 and especially the semi-finalist place at the 2002 World Cup.
Georgia: the spoilsport
For its first participation in a major competition, the selection, led by Frenchman Willy Sagnol, could surprise even if it is only qualified by the play-offs. Her current ranking (75th in the world) works against her, but she can play spoilsport.
