The laid the groundwork for the 17th edition of the European Championship, which unfolded across 10 world-class host cities in Germany. The draw ceremony took place on October 9, 2022 , at the Festhalle exhibition centre in Frankfurt.
To avoid heightening active geopolitical tensions, UEFA forbade certain pairs from sharing the same group, including Gibraltar/Spain and Armenia/Azerbaijan. UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifying Draw
To prevent mass weather cancellations, a maximum of two "winter venues" (like Iceland or Norway) could be grouped together. Excessive flight travel distances were also capped. ⚔️ Standout Qualifying Groups The laid the groundwork for the 17th edition