We have concluded another domestic season in Europe. The majority of top championships are over and we are gradually moving to the international football fixtures that will bring a lot of excitement for spectators.
Alongside friendly matches in 2024 for the month June, we are going to witness two prominent tournaments: Euro 2024 and Copa America. Both editions will surely have drama, action, and fervour.
However, it is not the only thing that we will be watching in June. Don’t forget about other sports, such as Cricket and Rugby. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is underway as well as a highly-anticipated match between South Africa and Wales on June 22.
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Major Football Fixtures Upcoming in June 2024
The May Sports Events finished in the best way possible. Leverkusen clinched their first title, being unbeaten during the whole Bundesliga campaign, while Pep Guardiola won his fourth straight Premier League title with Manchester City.
Furthermore, Olympiacos beat Fiorentina in the Conference League final, while Atalanta shattered Leverkusen’s 51-game unbeaten run. Below you will see football themed events and upcoming football events you certainly don’t want to miss:
Euro 2024
Taking place in Germany, Euro 2024 will kick off on June 14. It will feature 24 teams from the continent and we will have some new names, including Georgia, who beat Greece in the penalties. Have a look at the upcoming predictions below:
Switzerland vs Germany
On June 23, Switzerland will face Germany. Given that Hungary and Scotland are also in the group, the pair are considered the main favourites to advance to the next round.
This will be the third round of Group A. Germany are considered a favourite at first glance. Florian Wirtz, Antonio Rudiger, and Julian Brandt all had great seasons.
In Switzerland, Granit Xhaka had a phenomenal performance for Leverkusen. The best upcoming prediction for this match will be a total of over 2.5. We will likely see a productive encounter.
Spain vs Italy
This is a classic of European football. Spain and Italy are the two main contenders to clinch the Euro 2024 title. Italy will try to defend the trophy they won back in 2021 against England.
It is anticipated that the match will be full of intensity and drama. They will certainly qualify in the next round, as the remaining teams are Croatia and Albania. A reasonable bet to place would be both teams to score.
Netherlands vs France
This is another timeless classic between the Netherlands and France. Based on the previous H2H results, they always produce high-quality, prolific matches with many goals.
Kylian Mbappe and Xavi Simmons will be standout footballers in this match. Mbappe will be leaving PSG after seven years, and his next destination is probably Real Madrid. As for a football prediction, it is preferable to bet on France not to lose.
Copa America 2024
Copa America will feature 16 teams. The United States will host the tournament, where top squads from North and South America will try to win the title. Argentina are the reigning champions after Messi’s won his first trophy in the Copa tournament. Make sure to have a look at the upcoming football predictions:
Chile vs Argentina
Argentina and Chile have met numerous times, and Chile is the side that has caused Argentina the most disappointment. To illustrate, they beat Argentina in penalties, which forced Messi to retire from international football at some point.
However, the situation is different now. After winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, it is probably Lionel Messi’s last tournament. Argentina are the main favourites, and winning this match should not pose a problem for them.
Brazil vs Costa Rica
Brazil will have one of the strongest squads in Copa America 2024. Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo are doing excellent at Real Madrid. Neymar isn’t likely to feature as the Brazilian superstar suffered an injury.
Brazil are heavy favourites and are anticipated to easily beat Costa Rica. In live events and football predictions, we can expect three goals to be scored from Brazil.
Uruguay vs Bolivia
Uruguay are a dark horse in the Copa America. They have quality players such as Fede Valverde and Darwin Núñez, so it is quite possible they will create a lot of problems for the opposing sides.
They will be major favourites against Bolivia, but many goals are not expected. They will seize the initiative from the first minute and likely win a match.
Champions League Final – Real vs Dortmund
When we talk about upcoming football matches it is impossible to miss the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. Real Madrid beat two strong teams – City and Bayern before reaching the final. Against Bayern, they once again produced a miracle in the second leg. Being 0-1 down, a brace from Joselu sealed the deal for Los Blancos.
Dortmund also had a difficult path. On their way, they came back against Atletico and knocked out PSG. The French side did not manage to score a single goal against them, but in the second leg, they had many chances.
It is a one-match, so making predictions is difficult. However, Real Madrid are obviously the favourites. Like Marco Reus, Toni Kroos will also retire from professional football at the end of this season. So, winning the match will be the best way to reward him.
Additional Sports Events to Consider
We have gone through the list of football tournaments and it is a good idea to talk about other events. We will be going over Rugby, cricket and basketball.
South Africa vs Wales
After winning the World Cup in 2024, the Springboks will take on Wales. Matches between these two sides are always filled with excitement and passion. Overall, South Africa are a better side, but Wales will put a major resilience against them.
ICC 20 World Cup
Alongside the football matches in 2024 lovers of cricket should be delighted to see top teams competing for the ultimate trophy. Cricket is mostly popular in India, Australia, New Zealand and Pakistan. We will see the action from June 1, taking place in the United States.
NBA Finals
One team for the 2024 NBA Finals is already clear – Boston Celtics. They will await either the Dallas Mavericks or Minnesota Timberwolves. Boston swept the Indiana Pacers and they will be favourites against both teams.
As for Dallas, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have been outstanding so far. The series against the Timberwolves saw them leading 3-0. However, it is yet to be seen how the pair will end up.
FAQ
What are the biggest sports events in June 2024?
In the list of football events calendar, the most prominent tournaments will arguably be Copa America 2024 and Euro 2024. These quadrennial competitions will have a lot of interesting outcomes and make sure you follow them to the fullest.
What is the major football event in June 2024?
2024 in association football has been great. The major football event will be a Champions League final between Real Madrid and Dortmund on June 1. Marco Reus will have the last chance to claim a huge trophy before leaving Dortmund. Real Madrid, on the other hand, will go for the 15th title.
