Ivan Larsen 
The stage is nearly set for Europe’s premier football talent to shine at the 2024 UEFA European Championships. This year’s tournament, hosted in Germany, promises thrilling encounters as top teams like Portugal, France, the hosting Die Mannschaft, and England vie for glory. And despite their heartache in recent years, it is the latter of those four contenders that are considered the favorites for the crown.
Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions head to the home of their archrivals as the 3/1 frontrunners for glory. With a talented squad containing the likes of Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, and Phil Foden, the English are primed and ready to end 58 years of hurt and secure their first major piece of silverware since hosting the World Cup back in 1966. However, if they are to do that, they will have to defeat Kyliaan Mbaappe and his talented Les Bleus, who eliminated England from the most recent FIFA World Cup in Qatar 18 months ago.
eEURO 2024
To ramp up your excitement for the tournament, EA Sports FC 24 has delivered an array of Euros-themed content to their blockbuster game. The soccer simulation game will be hosting its own European championships this summer, with eEURO 2024 taking place in Berlin in July, running concurrently with the real-life tournament.
One talented gamer will bag themselves a cool $100,000 prize should they walk away victorious, and courtesy of online bookies, you too could bag yourself a prize or two as well. While odds aren’t currently listed on the tournament just yet, competitions such as the League of Legends LCS Summer are featured right now. According to popular esports betting odds, Cloud9 is the current +250 frontrunner for that particular contest, and when it comes to an end, all eyes will be on the Euros, both virtually and in real life.
Lead Your Nation to Glory
Fans of FC 24 on console, mobile, and PC can now download a free Euro 2024 update, an update that introduces an exhilarating Lead Your Nation mode. This feature allows players to select one of the 24 qualified nations—or a few additional sides—and either create their own player or take control of a real football star. Teams are as varied as record three-time champions Spain and debutants Georgia – spearheaded by Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – so which will you choose?
Once the choice has been made and rubber-stamped, you will have the opportunity to navigate through group stages and knockout rounds to achieve ultimate victory, lifting the Henri Delaunay Cup in Berlin’s iconic Olympiastadion on July 14th. Players can immerse themselves in realistic matchday experiences with authentic squads, kits, and all ten official stadiums, and kits, creating the most immersive Euros simulation available.
Besides the aforementioned mode, the update includes traditional Tournament mode, where you manage an entire team, as well as competitive Kick-Off and Online friendly modes, perfect for facing off against friends all over the continent.
Ultimate Team Gets a European Twist
UT enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to, with a bucketload of new campaigns and special promotional cards being introduced to Ultimate Team mode. Rather than having a standalone version of Ultimate Team like in years gone by, EA Sports have opted to integrate the Euros into the full UT game mode, just as they did with the 2022 FFA World Cup to rave reviews. Expect cards featuring top performers from the group stages of the real tournament, along with tributes to historic Euro performances. A special 99-rated Cristiano Ronaldo celebrating his triumph in 2016? Yes, please.
Dive In Today!
EA FC 24 is available via the Xbox Store in various editions. The Standard Edition is priced at £69.99, while the Ultimate Edition costs £99.99. However, both editions are currently available at significant discounts—£13.99 for the former and £39.99 for the latter—beginning June 6, 2024, for just over a week.
The Low Down
The highly anticipated Euro 2024 DLC update for EA FC 24 was released on June 6, 2024. This update is available as a free download for all players on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC, as well as for FC Mobile users.
Key Features
Lead Your Nation Mode: Choose from 24 qualified nations or additional teams, create a custom player or use a real football star, and guide your team through group stages and knockout rounds.
Single-Player Tournament Mode: Replay or reshape your nation’s football history by navigating realistic groups and knockouts.
Kick-Off Mode: Challenge friends or CPU AI in Group Stage or Knockout Round matches, featuring “Match of the Day” fixtures.
Online Friendlies Mode: Experience authentic tournament matchups with friends in head-to-head battles.
Ultimate Team Enhancements: Enjoy new campaigns and special promo cards highlighting standout performances from the real-world tournament and historic Euros.
How to Access the Update
To access the Euro 2024 DLC, simply update your EA FC 24 game on your respective platform. The update is automatically available for download and installation once you launch the game, ensuring you have all the latest content to enjoy the Euros tournament fully.
