Euro 2024 Qualifying Groups: Final Standings, Results, Analysis

The race to claim a spot in the prestigious Euro 2024 tournament has been intense! Ten qualifying groups battled it out, with top teams emerging victorious and others still vying for a chance through playoffs. Discover the final standings of each group - who secured their place in Germany, and who will fight for their spot in the highly anticipated playoffs.

Spain topped the group in convincing fashion, winning 7 games and drawing only 1. They were the highest scorers in the group with 20 goals scored and only conceded 1. Scotland secured second place with 5 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.

Spain were clear favorites in this group and their dominant performance reflects that. Scotland secured a well deserved second place finish.

France secured top spot in the group with an impressive 7 wins and 1 draw from their 8 games. They were the highest scorers in the group with 26 goals scored and only conceded 4. Netherlands finished second with 6 wins and 2 losses.

Overall, Group B was a fairly straightforward group with France and Netherlands dominating.

England secured top spot in the group, winning 6 games, drawing 2 and losing none. They were the highest scorers in the group with 18 goals scored and only conceded 2. Italy finished second with 4 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses.

England were the dominant force in Group C, winning six out of their eight games. Italy secured their place in the tournament with a more balanced performance.

Turkey topped the group with 17 points, having won 5 games, drawn 2 and lost 1. Croatia secured second place with 16 points, after winning 5 games, drawing 1 and losing 2

Turkey were the surprise winners of Group D, edging out Croatia on goal difference. Croatia will be disappointed to have missed out on top spot, but they will still be confident of their chances in the Euros.

Albania and Czech Republic have qualified directly for Euro 2024. Both teams finished level on points (15) with identical records of 4 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss. Albania secured top spot on alphabetical order after UEFA regulations dictate that when two or more teams are equal on points, head-to-head record is used first (which was not applicable in this case), then goal difference (which was also the same), and finally the higher coefficient of results in the qualifying group is used.

Group E was a tightly contested group with Albania and Czech Republic emerging victorious. Poland will be frustrated to have fallen short, while Moldova and Faroe Islands never really got into contention.

Belgium dominated the group, winning 6 games, drawing 2, and losing none. They were the highest scorers in the group with 18 goals and only conceded 6. Austria finished comfortably in second place with 6 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss.

Overall, Group F was a clear two-horse race between Belgium and Austria. Belgium were the standout performers, winning the group comfortably.

Hungary finished first in the group with 18 points, winning 5 games, drawing 3 and losing none. Serbia placed second with 14 points, after winning 4 games, drawing 2 and losing 2.

Hungary were the dominant force in Group G, winning five out of their eight games. Serbia also performed well, securing their place in the Euros with a strong second-place finish.

Denmark and Slovenia secured the top two spots, qualifying directly for Euro 2024. Both teams finished the group stage with an impressive 22 points, having won 7 games, drawn 1, and lost 2. Denmark topped the group alphabetically after UEFA regulations dictate that when two or more teams are equal on points, head-to-head record is used first (which wasn't applicable in this case), then goal difference (which was also the same), and finally the higher coefficient of results in the qualifying group is used.

Group H was a very close group at the top with Denmark and Slovenia edging out Finland and Kazakhstan for automatic qualification. Northern Ireland and San Marino never really got into contention.

Portugal won Group J and qualified directly for Euro 2024. They were dominant in the group, winning all ten of their matches. This makes Portugal the eighth national side to qualify for a European Championship with a 100% record, and the ninth instance overall.

Portugal's performance in Group J was exceptional. They won every game and conceded very few goals. Slovakia will be pleased to have secured qualification alongside them.