Ukraine came from behind to beat Iceland in a play-off to qualify for Euro 2024 on March 26, while Georgia qualified for a first ever major tournament after beating Greece on penalties. Ravaged by war, Ukraine has qualified for a major international tournament for the first time since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. Meanwhile, Georgia beat the Euro 2004 champions to make history by getting to a major international tournament for the first time since it gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Held in Germany, the European Championship will kick off on June 14.
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