Euro 2024 Matches and TV Schedule for Monday, June 17
The second week of Euro 2024 begins with three matches scheduled for Monday, June 17. Here’s the lineup of games and where to watch them:
- Romania vs. Ukraine: The early kick-off game will be held in Munich at 2:00 PM (coverage starts at 1:30 PM) and will be broadcast on BBC One.
- Belgium vs. Slovakia: This match will take place in Frankfurt at 5:00 PM (coverage starts at 4:15 PM) and will air on ITV.
- Austria vs. France: The day’s highlight features France against Austria in Düsseldorf at 8:00 PM (coverage starts at 7:15 PM) and will also be shown on ITV.
For those preferring to stream, the ITVX platform will host ITV's matches, while BBC’s matches can be streamed via iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.
Russia's Absence from Euro 2024
Euro 2024 proceeds without Russia, marking its first absence from the European Championships since 2000. This exclusion stems from sanctions following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Consequently, Russia has been suspended from various international competitions, including the World Cup qualifiers and European club tournaments.
Russian clubs have not participated in European competitions for the last two seasons and are excluded from the 2024-25 season as well. This situation has severely impacted Russian football, with the domestic league losing prominence and several key players leaving the country. Since the invasion, Russia's international matches have mostly been against less competitive nations including Iran, Iraq, and Belarus.
The cultural impact of the invasion extends beyond politics into sports, symbolized by the footballing world's rally behind Ukraine and broader European support against Russia's actions. Russia’s exclusion reflects its growing isolation on the global stage.