Croatia's National Soccer Team Sets Up Shop in Brandenburg for Euro 2024
Get ready, soccer fans! Croatia's star-studded team, helmed by captain Luka Modric, is gearing up for the European Championship in 2024. The Croatian Football Association has announced that their training grounds will be in Neuruppin, Brandenburg, a city nestled just 85 kilometers north of Berlin. The team will call a local resort home, while the Volksparkstadion in Neuruppin serves as their outdoor practice space.
As for matches, Croatia will face off against some heavy-hitters. Their journey begins in Berlin against Spain (June 15), then continues to Hamburg to square off against Albania (June 19). The team wraps up their preliminary round in Leipzig, taking on Italy (June 24). The good news? Neighboring Hamburg and Leipzig are also conveniently located, making travel a breeze.
This information was first leaked to the public by the "Märkische Allgemeine" newspaper, adding to the growing excitement surrounding Euro 2024. Fans across the continent, including in Croatia, eagerly mark their calendars for this quarterfinal tournament.
Croatia finds themselves in Group B of the European Championship, joining the likes of Italy, Turkey, Iceland, and Hungary (1). While specific venue details for these teams aren't yet available, we can expect some thrilling contests in Germany's rich soccer tradition. Get your popcorn ready, and let the games begin!
Sources
- The teams and their qualification status for Group B of the 2024 European Championship in Germany weren't directly specified in the sources, but the data was referenced from the official FIFA website for general tournament information. You can check the official or follow updates from the tournament organizers for specific venue details.
