Most of the U21 European Championships participants announced: Slovenia in the company of many giants and six former champions
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On Tuesday, the regular qualifying round for the European Under-21 Championship concluded, which determined the following 12 participants. Slovakia, which will host the tournament next summer, is joined by many European giants, among which are six former champions. The trophy has been won in the past by Netherlands (2), Spain (5), Germany (3), England (3), France (1), and Italy (5); Portugal, Denmark, Ukraine, Romania, and Poland will also compete in the championship. And – of course, and most importantly – Slovenia!
The Slovenian national team has qualified for the first time ever, securing first place in Group H and earning their second appearance in the competition for the best players under 21. They first participated in the U21 Euro in 2021, when they co-hosted the tournament with Hungary. They did not shine, as they lost heavily to Spain and Italy, but managed to secure a historic point against Czech Republic. Despite this, they finished the group stage at the bottom of their group.
As mentioned, most of the participants are already known, with only three spots remaining. Who will fill these spots will be known after the additional qualifications, in which Croatia, Finland, Czech Republic, Norway, Belgium, and Georgia will participate. The additional qualifications will take place in November, and the draw will be on Thursday. The draw that will determine the groups for the European Championship will be held on December 3 in Bratislava.
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Author: editorial Football Planet