The 17th edition of the European Championships, also known as UEFA Euro 2024, will kick off in Germany on June 14 2024 with the host nation taking on Scotland in a Group A fixture at the Munich Football Arena.
The final is set to be staged at Berlin’s Olympiastadion on Sunday, July 14 2024.
Over the years, athletes of all ages have participated in the European Championships. The youngest ever player to take the field is Poland’s Kacper Kozlowski who played against Spain at Euro 2020 at the age of 17 years 246 days.
England’s Jude Bellingham was the second youngest at 17 years and 329 days when he played for the Three Lions against Croatia in Euro 2020.
Hungary goalkeeper Gabor Kiraly, also known as the ‘Pyjama Man’ is the oldest player to make an appearance in the Euros. At 40 years and 86 days, the keeper faced Belgium in the Round of 16 of Euro 2016 where the team lost 0-4.
Lothar Mattheus of Germany is the oldest outfield player in tournament history at the age of 39 years and 91 days. The former Bayern Munich man played his last game in the championships against Portugal at Euro 2000, also marking his 150th international cap on the day.
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