To avoid heightening active geopolitical tensions, UEFA forbade certain pairs from sharing the same group, including Gibraltar/Spain and Armenia/Azerbaijan.
faced off in a massive rematch of the EURO 2020 final, with a dangerous Ukraine waiting in the wings. Group A
The top two teams from all ten groups secured direct qualification to the finals. The remaining three spots were reserved for teams advancing through the high-stakes playoff brackets in March 2024. 🎯 The Ultimate Outcome
The draw procedure carried a fascinating set of parameters designed to account for competitive balance, political sensitivities, and Europe's unpredictable geography: