The Republic of Ireland and Wales carry Celtic hopes for Euro 2016. The 2016 UEFA European Championship, the international men's football championship of Europe organized by UEFA is to be held in France from 10 June to 10 July 2016. The European Championship final tournament will be contested by 24 teams, Euro 2016 kicks off on 10 June, with the final a month later on 10 July. Of the teams who qualified for the tournament Belgium, Germany, Spain and the hosts France are amongst the favourites to lift the trophy.