EURO 2024 opens with class and color, Germany offers the perfect party

The EURO 2024 opening ceremony took place at the Allianz Stadium (Germany). With its outstanding architecture and color-changing LED lights, this place is considered one of the most modern and unique stadiums in the world. According to the Organizing Committee's estimate, more than 66,000 seats at the Allianz Stadium were full.

EURO 2024 mascot - Albart welcomes fans to the stadium

Fans expect Germany's two stars Niclas Fullkrug and Manuel Neuer to shine in the opening match.

According to the Organizing Committee, more than 160,000 Scottish fans came to Germany to cheer for the opening match between their players and the German team.

The excitement was evident on the faces of the Scottish fans as they faced the home team in their debut match.

German fans certainly brought some bright colours to the opening ceremony.

The fanaticism of the fans is beyond dispute.

The EURO 2024 opening ceremony took place with a brilliant sound and light party. First was a performance with artists wearing colors representing the diversity and unity of Europe. Next, the trophy symbol and the EURO 2024 logo appeared in the middle of the field with flames shooting up to end the artistic performance. According to BILD , to perform these acts, the dancers and artists practiced for nearly a year.

The official song of EURO 2024, which combines in-house production, a captivating soundscape and pop expertise into a playful three-minute track, was also performed at the opening ceremony. A day before the opening ceremony, hosts Germany also held a major concert in Stuttgart - an event that was supposed to mark the start of EURO 2024 - with Leony and a number of artists performing.

In addition to the above performances, a solemn and emotional tribute to the late German football legend Franz Beckenbauer was also held. "We will never forget you," the message was emphasized by the European Football Federation.

Hundreds of dancers in colorful costumes perform

The concentration of the dancers and artists is also shown.

Host Germany has been preparing for the opening ceremony for more than a year.

Next is a colorful fireworks display.

The giant EURO trophy was displayed in the center of the stadium.

The prestigious EURO 2024 trophy

EURO 2024 also gives a moment of remembrance to the legendary Franz Beckenbauer

German legend Beckenbauer

Outside the stadium, the atmosphere was equally vibrant. Hundreds of thousands of German and Scottish fans were divided into gatherings, creating a festival atmosphere throughout Germany. Security was also strictly controlled here, with thousands of police and security forces mobilized for duty.

According to BILD, the Brandenburg area of ​​Berlin was packed ahead of the opening match of EURO 2024 between Germany and Scotland. Streets were blocked, and subways, buses and train stations were also closed.

Hundreds of thousands of Berliners flocked to the iconic gate in the city centre to watch the match on big screens. Berlin police had to make an urgent announcement on social media site X about an hour before kick-off: "The fan zone in Brandenburg has reached its maximum capacity. No more fans will be allowed in."

Fans in Berlin (Germany) gathered to watch the match between Germany and Scotland

The atmosphere is really crazy in Germany.

Scottish fans are not to be outdone.

Security work is strict.

EURO 2024 has officially opened with the match between Germany and Scotland

Host Germany took the field with a very strong lineup

Scotland team

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