EM 2024 - These channels will broadcast the European Championship quarter-finals
The best eight teams of the tournament face each other on Friday and Saturday. Six former World and European champions clash with the two teams of the moment to secure a spot in the semifinals. And it's already certain: these matches will be heated.
Feeling the Fever with Germany
On Friday at 6:00 PM, the much-anticipated and feared duel between two tournament favorites takes place. In Stuttgart, the German national team faces the Spanish selection. The team led by the two Spanish wonders Lamine Yamal (16) and Nico Williams (21) aims to eliminate the German team in front of their home crowd. Since the EM final in 2008 and the WM semifinal in 2010, a German team has not managed to beat Spain. Can Nagelsmann's proteges around Musiala and Co. prevent an early exit against the best team of the tournament so far?
ARD and MagentaTV broadcast the Spain vs. Germany match on Friday, July 5, starting at 6:00 PM.
Ronaldo's Last International Appearance?
For all Cristiano Ronaldo (39) fans, Friday evening is a must-watch. If France beats Portugal, it could mark the last international appearance of the superstar in the Portuguese jersey. According to his former Manchester United trainer, Sir Alex Ferguson (82), the EM is Ronaldos last major tournament. Not only his mother Maria Dolores (69) would like to press her thumbs for him again on Friday at 9:00 PM in Hamburg. Millions of Ronaldo fans worldwide also hope for his advancement and a goal from the extroverted world star - crowned by his famous jubilee pose.
ZDF and MagentaTV broadcast the Portugal vs. France match on Friday, July 5, starting at 9:00 PM.
Can England Keep Up?
The EM performances of the English were far from convincing. Despite being clear favorites before the tournament, they have struggled from game to game. Can the team led by Bayern striker Harry Kane (30) catch up or will they have to give in to the strong Swiss national team? England hopes for the first title since 1966, while Switzerland aims to be the next surprise in Duesseldorf.
ZDF and MagentaTV broadcast the England vs. Switzerland match on Saturday, July 6, starting at 6:00 PM.
Orange and Red Fan Battle
Their fan bases set new standards at the EM. The supporters of the Dutch team turned German inner cities into orange-colored, hopping party zones before the games. The fiery Turkish fans transformed German main traffic arteries into a single carnival after their team's games. Who cheers the loudest, who cheers the best? Who will celebrate on Saturday evening after the game in Berlin?
RTL and MagentaTV broadcast the Netherlands vs. Turkey match on Saturday, July 6, starting at 9:00 PM.
- Despite Portugal's strong performance in the tournament, Germany's new coach, Julian Nagelsmann, aims to break the team's winless streak against Spain, which dates back to the 2008 EM final and the 2010 WM semifinal.
- The Spanish team, led by young talents like Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, will undoubtedly have the home advantage in Stuttgart, but Nagelsmann's German side, with players like Musiala, is determined to claim victory.
- If Portugal manages to secure a win in their match against France on Friday, it could potentially be the last international appearance of Cristiano Ronaldo, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
- Ronaldo's Portugese team faced a tough test against France in the group stage, drawing 2-2, but a win in this rematch could see them advance to the semifinals and provide a fitting farewell for the ageing star.
- England's EM campaign has been far from impressive so far, with their performances lacking the consistency expected of a team considered as one of the favorites before the tournament.
- In their match against Switzerland, England will be keen to prove their worth and show their supporters that they have what it takes to secure their first major title since 1966, while Switzerland look to continue their underdog run and potentially claim a surprise victory.
- The clash between the Netherlands and Turkey on Saturday is set to be an electrifying event, with both teams boasting passionate and vocal fan bases who have made their presence felt throughout the tournament. The victory in this match will undoubtedly be celebrated with tradition Dutch therapy sessions or Turkish dabke performances.
