Порівняльний аналіз змагальної діяльності збірної України на чемпіонаті Європи 2024 з футболу

The study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of the competitive performance indicators of the Ukraine national team at the UEFA Euro 2024 in relation to other teams and team groups. Materials and Methods. The research is based on the analysis of the performances of 24 national teams at Euro 2024, specifically focusing on the Ukraine national team and Group E teams, using official UEFA statistics. A total of 51 tournament matches were examined, technical and tactical indicators were assessed, and data processing was performed using mathematical statistics methods in Microsoft Excel. Results. Teams that advanced to the Euro 2024 Round of 16 scored an average of 1.2 goals per match, whereas those eliminated in the group stage averaged 0.8 goals, with Ukraine scoring 0.67. Ukraine’s average number of conceded goals (1.3) was 22.1% lower than that of teams eliminated in the group stage but 28.8% higher than that of playoff teams. Ukraine exhibited a high number of shots on goal (0.74) and passing accuracy (0.92), exceeding the group-stage teams. However, the number of offsides (0.73) was the highest among all teams, indicating issues in attack execution. Analyzing Group E team profiles showed that Ukraine outperformed Romania and Slovakia in the number of attacks and corner kicks but lagged behind Belgium in most indicators. Conclusions. The Ukraine national team demonstrated a high level of shots on goal and passing accuracy, indicating quality attacking play. However, the number of attacks and ball possession remained at an average level, while a high number of offsides may suggest tactical shortcomings. Compared to Group E teams, Ukraine surpassed Romania and Slovakia in shots on goal but fell behind Belgium in ball possession and the number of passes.