Get ready, football fans! UEFA just dropped some exciting news for Euro 2024! 🎉⚽️ The squads are getting bigger, and that means more action on the pitch!
On Friday, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Executive Committee announced that participating teams can now bring 26 players to the tournament, up from the traditional 23. Coaches have until June 7 to submit their expanded rosters.
This isn't the first time we've seen larger squads. Remember the last Euro in 2021? Due to the pandemic, teams were allowed to have 26 players to navigate any unexpected twists. The same happened at the Qatar World Cup in 2022, helping teams deal with the hectic schedule as domestic leagues paused for the big event.
Initially, UEFA thought about going back to the usual 23-man squads for Euro 2024. But let's be real—more players mean more talent and more excitement! Managers like England's Gareth Southgate are probably cheering right now, especially with the challenges of injuries hitting teams hard.
Mark your calendars! Euro 2024 kicks off on June 14 and runs until July 14 across ten amazing cities in Germany. The opening match is set in Munich, featuring Scotland against the hosts, Germany. And of course, the grand finale will light up Berlin's Olympiastadion. 🏆🇩🇪
So, who's pumped for an epic summer of football? Time to start counting down! ⏳🔥
Reference(s):
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