Excitement in Germany for start of Euro 2024

Football fans in Germany are preparing for the start of Euro 2024.

There has already been lots of singing and dancing in the streets of Munich with both sets of fans from Scotland and Germany spending time with each other.

Before the sides face each other on the football pitch, there will be an opening ceremony at the city's Allianz Arena, officially marking the beginning of the tournament.

The game between Scotland and hosts Germany starts at 8pm.

So what can football fans expect from the opening ceremony tonight? Read on to find out more.

What will happen during the opening ceremony?

German footballer Franz Beckenbauer will be honoured at the Euro 2024 opening ceremony

German football star Franz Beckenbauer, who passed away earlier this year, will be honoured during the opening ceremony.

The former defender - widely regarded as one of the best ever - captained his country to glory at the 1972 European Championship and 1974 World Cup, and led Germany to success at the 1990 World Cup as manager.

Beckenbauer's wife Heidi will bring the European Championship trophy on to the pitch with Bernard Dietz and Jurgen Klinsmann, who captained the winning German sides of 1980 and 1996 respectively.

Euro 2024: What's the tournament song?

24 teams will be competing for the title

The Euro 2024 opening ceremony is expected to feature a musical performance.

The official song for the competition features a group of artists.

Italian trio Meduza, OneRepublic and German singer-songwriter Leony - have come together to release the song which is called 'Fire'.

Do Scotland and England have tournament songs?

Nick Morgan is the man behind Scotland's unofficial anthem 'No Scotland No Party'

Lots of fans have come up with their own unofficial Euro 2024 songs.

One that has really taken off among Scotland fans is called 'No Scotland No Party'.

The catchy tune was written by a Scottish postman and has received lots of attention online. It's even become popular with football fans from Argentina because the tune was taken from another song popular in the South American country!

Another tune which has been getting the Tartan Army excited is the 70s disco hit ‘Yes Sir, I Can Boogie?’ It's actually a track by a Spanish duo called Baccara.

As always, England fans will be belting the anthem 'Three Lions' during this year's tournament.

The tune features the famous line "It's Coming Home" and was actually written as a football song for the Euros held in England back in 1996.

What are you looking forward to at the Euros? Why not let us know in the comments below.