Mere weeks after a gruelling domestic season concluded for the continent's most celebrated talents, 24 teams and over 600 players are now going again with Euro 2024 supremacy at stake.
Only three years have passed since Italy's exhilarating run to glory at the delayed Euro 2020 tournament, culminating in their penalty-shootout success over England at Wembley in the final, and the Azzurri are present in Germany to defend their crown after their World Cup 2022 failure.
However, the likes of England, France, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands and hosts Germany are among the leading contenders to dethrone Italy as kings of Europe, where the new continental champions will be crowned in Berlin on July 14.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up everything you need to know about today's Euro 2024 action, including which teams are in action, how to watch and what to keep a particular eye out for.
TODAY'S EURO 2024 FIXTURES
France vs. Poland (5pm | Westfalenstadion)
Netherlands vs. Austria (5pm | Olympiastadion Berlin)
Denmark vs. Serbia (8pm | Allianz Arena)
England vs. Slovenia (8pm | RheinEnergieStadion)
France can secure a top-two finish in Group D if they beat already-eliminated Poland in their final group fixture. Victory could be enough to secure top spot if they better the result of current leaders Netherlands, who square off against third-placed Austria.
A few hours later, Group C leaders England - who like the Netherlands and France have now qualified for the last 16 - will seek to bounce back from their disappointing draw on matchday two with a victory over Slovenia, while Denmark take on Serbia, who sit rock bottom of the group but can still advance to the knockout rounds.
TODAY'S PREDICTED LINEUPS AT EURO 2024
France: Maignan; Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernandez; Kante, Rabiot; Dembele, Griezmann, Thuram; Mbappe
Poland: Szczesny; Bednarek, Dawidowicz, Kiwior; Frankowski, Zielinski, Slisz, Moder, Zalewski; Swiderski, Lewandowski
Netherlands: Verbruggen; Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Ake; Reijnders, Schouten; Frimpong, Simons, Gakpo; Depay
Austria: Pentz; Posch, Danso, Lienhart, Mwene; Seiwald, Laimer; Wimmer, Baumgartner, Sabitzer; Gregoritsch
Denmark: Schmeichel; Andersen, Christensen, Vestergaard; Bah, Hojbjerg, Hjulmand, Maehle; Eriksen; Hojlund, Wind
Serbia: Rajkovic; Veljkovic, Pavlovic, Milenkovic; Zivkovic, Ilic, Lukic, Mladenovic; Tadic, Milinkovic-Savic; Mitrovic
England: Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guehi, Trippier; Bellingham, Rice; Saka, Foden, Gordon; Kane
Slovenia: Oblak; Karnicnik, Brekalo, Bijol, Janza; Mlakar, Elsnik, Cerin, Stojanovic; Sporar, Sesko
HOW TO WATCH TODAY'S EURO 2024 ACTION
France's clash with Poland be shown live on BBC 1, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport Website, with coverage beginning at 4.30pm and concluding at 7.10pm. Austria's encounter with the Netherlands will be shown live on BBC Two, as well as the aforementioned streaming services, with coverage beginning at 4.45pm and ending at 7.10pm.
Later in the evening, England's clash with Slovenia will be shown live on ITV1 and ITVX , in addition to STV and the STV Player, with coverage beginning at 6.45pm and concluding at 10.45pm. Denmark's encounter with Serbia will be shown live on ITV4, as well as the aforementioned streaming services, with coverage beginning at 6.45pm and ending at 10.05pm.
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR IN TODAY'S EURO 2024 MATCHES
France vs. Poland
While Poland's Euro 2024 fate has already been sealed after losing both of their first two Group D matches, France have qualified for the last 16 - following Spain's Group B win over Albania on Monday - and currently sit second in the group behind the Netherlands based on goals scored.
After playing out a 0-0 draw with the Netherlands on matchday two, Les Bleus must better the Oranje's result with Austria or win by a bigger goal margin to secure top spot in Group D.
Most of the pre-match chatter has centred around whether France star Kylian Mbappe will be fit to start whilst wearing a face mask. Real Madrid's new boy suffered a broken nose on matchday one and watched on as an unused substitute against the Netherlands, with France only scoring once - an own goal - across their first two group games.
Netherlands vs. Austria
After losing to France by a slender 1-0 scoreline in their opening match of Euro 2024, Austria beat Poland 3-1 on matchday two, meaning they remain in contention to upset tor Group D apple cart and secure a top-two finish.
If France beat Poland, Ralf Rangnick's side must claim all three points versus the Netherlands - and win back-to-back games at a major finals for the first time since 1982 - if they wish to finish in the top two of Group D, although a draw could be enough to claim one of the four best third-placed spots up for grabs.
Netherlands, who have not lost a major tournament group-stage game since the 2014 World Cup, were controversially denied a second-half goal in their 0-0 draw with France last weekend. Nevertheless, having now qualified for the last 16 - like France thanks to Spain's aforementioned win - they know that a victory on Tuesday will give them a strong chance of securing top spot in Group D.
Denmark vs. Serbia
While England have now qualified for the last 16 in the same fashion as the Netherlands and France, the remaining three teams in Group C still have a chance of reaching the knockout rounds, including basement nation Serbia, who netted a dramatic 95th-minute equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw with Slovenia on matchday two.
Dragan Stojkovic's side know they must beat second-placed Denmark, who have drawn both of their opening two group games, if they wish to finish in the top two, while another draw for the Danes would be enough for them to reach the last 16, as long as England beat Slovenia.
Denmark seemingly boast the psychological edge heading into Tuesday's contest as they have not lost any of their last six games, while Serbia have won just four of their last 13 internationals and have also lost their last three meetings with the Danes by an aggregate score of 8-1.
England vs. Slovenia
Although England were far from convincing in a 1-1 draw with Denmark on matchday two, the Three Lions sit two points clear at the top of Group C and have qualified for the last 16 - guaranteed to secure at least one of the four best third-placed spots - following Spain's win over Albania in Group B.
All eyes will be on Gareth Southgate's starting lineup against Slovenia, with questions marks over whether Trent Alexander-Arnold will remain in midfield and if Phil Foden will continue on the left, while the likes of Anthony Gordon, Cole Palmer and Ollie Watkins will be hoping to feature in the final third. Luke Shaw remains sidelined, though, as he continues to recover from a long-term injury.
England are guaranteed to secure top spot if they beat Slovenia, but if they are forced to play out a draw and finish second in Group C, they would set up a tricky last-16 tie with Euro 2024 hosts Germany, something Southgate and co will be keen to avoid.
As for Slovenia, who have collected two points from their first two group games, defeat to England would most likely knock them out of Euro 2024, but there is a scenario where a third successive draw could see them finish second if they outscore a Denmark side that also draw with Serbia.
WHAT HAPPENED YESTERDAY AT EURO 2024?
Spain had already qualified as Group B winners after beating Croatia and Italy without reply, but they ended the group stage on a high with a narrow 1-0 victory over Albania on Monday, accumulating a maximum nine points from three matches.
Man of the Match Ferran Torres swept home the only goal of the contest in the 13th minute - his 20th international goal for La Roja in 44 appearances - to set up a last-16 clash with the best third-place team of Group A, D, E or F.
While Spain eventually eased to victory over Albania, European Championship holders Italy left it late to snatch an all-important point in a 1-1 draw with Croatia to secure a top-two finish in Group B.
Croatia, who needed a victory to guaranteed progressing to the last 16, went ahead in the 55th minute through captain marvel Luka Modric, who scored just 33 seconds after having a penalty saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma to become the oldest-ever goalscorer (38 years, 289 days) at the European Championships.
The Checkered Ones had seemingly done enough to hold on against a powderpuff Italy attacker, but the contest ended in heartbreaking fashion for Modric and co, as the Azzurri scored a dramatic 98th-minute equaliser with the last kick of the game from substitute Mattia Zaccagni, who curled a stunning strike into the top corner.
While Croatia have two points on the board and are on the brink of elimination, Italy have set up a last-16 clash with Group A runners-up Switzerland.
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