Europa Conference League Standing: An Overview

The UEFA Europa Conference League has become a prominent club football tournament in Europe since its inception in 2021. The competition features teams from 54 of the 55 UEFA member associations, with a total of 178 teams participating in the 2023-24 season. This edition's standing is particularly noteworthy as it marks the final season under the current name, with the competition being renamed to the UEFA Conference League starting from the 2024-25 season.

The association ranking based on the UEFA country coefficients determines the number of participating teams for each association. In this season, associations 1-5 have one team qualify, with a total of 178 teams taking part. The title holders, West Ham United, will not be able to defend their title as they have qualified for the 2023-24 UEFA Europa League.

The new denomination of the competition has enabled further development as a stand-alone competition in research amongst fans and commercial partners. This season's edition will also see no clubs being transferred from the Europa League group stage to the UEFA Europa Conference League under the Swiss format, ensuring that teams compete solely within their designated groups.

In addition, this season marks the final year of the current format, with 32 teams participating in the group stage. From next season, a new format will be introduced, offering an exciting change for fans and players alike. The winners of the tournament will automatically qualify for the 2024-25 UEFA Europa League league stage, unless they qualify for the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League through their league performance.

The final match will take place at the Agia Sophia Stadium in Athens, Greece, and will feature the best teams from Europe's tertiary club football competition. The 2023-24 UEFA Europa Conference League is an eagerly anticipated event that promises to deliver thrilling matches and exciting moments for fans of European football.

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