  Aims. We present the validation results for arrival times and geomagnetic
impact of Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs), using the cone and spheromak CME
models implemented in EUropean Heliospheric FORecasting Information Asset
(EUHFORIA). Validating numerical models is crucial in ensuring their accuracy
and performance with respect to real data.
  Methods. We compare CME plasma and magnetic field signatures, measured in
situ by satellites at the L1 point, with the simulation output of EUHFORIA. The
validation of this model was carried out by using two datasets in order to
ensure a comprehensive evaluation. The first dataset focuses on 16 CMEs that
arrived at the Earth, offering specific insights into the model's accuracy in
predicting arrival time and geomagnetic impact. Meanwhile, the second dataset
encompasses all CMEs observed over eight months within Solar Cycle 24,
regardless of whether they arrived at Earth, covering periods of both solar
minimum and maximum activity. This second dataset enables a more comprehensive
evaluation of the model's predictive precision in term of CME arrivals and
misses.
  Results. Our results show that EUHFORIA provides good estimates in terms of
arrival times, with root mean square errors (RMSE) values of 9 hours. Regarding
the number of correctly predicted ICME arrivals and misses, we find a 75%
probability of detection in a 12 hours time window and 100% probability of
detection in a 24 hours time window. The geomagnetic impact forecasts, measured
by the $K_p$ index, provide different degrees of accuracy, ranging from 31% to
69%. These results validate the use of cone and spheromak CMEs for real-time
space weather forecasting.
