Host nation Germany set for massive security challenge at Euro 2024
Al Jazeera
Germany faces multiple security threats at Euro 2024 with hooliganism and Ukraine two of the main concerns.
Keeping fans and players safe will be a mammoth task for Germany as it hosts Euro 2024 in a tense global climate with major conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
From hooligans to potential terror attacks and even cyberattacks, the European Championship organisers will be looking to ward off a range of threats.
Security forces will be charged with protecting some 2.7 million fans, 24 team base camps spread across the country and 10 stadiums where 51 matches will be played between June 14 and July 14.
Designated fan zones are also expected to attract about 12 million visitors.
“From the outset, security has been our top priority,” tournament director Philipp Lahm told the AFP news agency.
