UEFA Euro 2024 Fan Guide

Portugal vs. Czechia, June 18

Cristiano Ronaldo will begin what most expect to be his final turn on a global stage in Dortmund when Portugal meets the Czechs. It's a must-watch for no other reason than to see if the living legend, who turns 39 four months before Euro 2024 kicks off, is in manager Roberto Martinez's starting lineup or if he's given a superb assignment off the bench.

Spain vs. Italy, June 20

When two of the most decorated teams in soccer history square off in Gelsenkirchen in both squads' second group stage match (and 41st all-time), some of their next generation of talent will be on display. While Spain will be without the injured Gavi, it still has fellow one-named maestro Pedri plus 16-year-old forward Lamine Yamal. For Italy, 23-year-old pair Giacomo Raspadori and Moise Kean could play key roles at a marquee event for the first time.

England vs. Denmark, June 20

Drawn into a relatively weak quartet, the Three Lions will face their stiffest test of the group stage in Frankfurt against a Danish team that reached the semifinals of the last Euros and is more than capable of pulling off an upset on their best day. With starters such as Christian Eriksen, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Rasmus Højlund based in the Prem, Denmark definitely won't play with any fear.

Netherlands vs. France, June 21

These two longtime continental behemoths met twice this year in Euro 2024 qualifying — a 4-0 win for Les Bleus last March followed by a 2-1 French victory in Amsterdam in October. The Oranje won't care about either if they prevail in Leipzig at the main event. Either way, here's hoping for a third-straight goal-fest.