Euro 2020, the 16th edition of the flagship UEFA competition, is being styled as a celebration, with games being held across Europe to mark the 60th anniversary of the first ever tournament (though it will strictly be 61 years).
Euro 2020 features 24 teams – 20 from automatic qualification and the remaining four decided through the play-offs.
The format for the final tournament will be the same as Euro 2016, making for six groups comprised of four teams.
The winner and runner-up in each group, along with the four best third-placed sides, will progress to the round of 16.
Goal brings you everything you need to know about the competition and more.
Euro 2020 teams & groups
The Euro 2020 group stage will take place from June 11, 2021 – June 24, 2021 .
Host nation Italy will kick off the tournament against Turkey at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Group A
| Pos | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy (H) ?? | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | Switzerland ?? | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Wales ??????? | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Turkey ?? | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
Group A fixtures
| Date | Game | Time (UK) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11 | Turkey 0-3 Italy | 8pm | Stadio Olimpico, Rome |
| Jun 12 | Wales 1-1 Switzerland | 2pm | Olympic Stadium, Baku |
| Jun 16 | Turkey vs Wales | 5pm | Olympic Stadium, Baku |
| Jun 16 | Italy vs Switzerland | 8pm | Stadio Olimpico, Rome |
| Jun 20 | Switzerland vs Turkey | 5pm | Olympic Stadium, Baku |
| Jun 20 | Italy vs Wales | 5pm | Stadio Olimpico, Rome |
Group B
| Pos | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium ?? | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | Finland ?? | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Denmark (H) ?? | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Russia (H) ?? | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
Group B fixtures
| Date | Game | Time (UK) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12 | Denmark 0-1 Finland | 5pm | Parken Stadium, Copenhagen |
| Jun 12 | Belgium 3-0 Russia | 8pm | Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg |
| Jun 16 | Finland vs Russia | 2pm | Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg |
| Jun 17 | Denmark vs Belgium | 5pm | Parken Stadium, Copenhagen |
| Jun 21 | Russia vs Denmark | 8pm | Parken Stadium, Copenhagen |
| Jun 21 | Finland vs Belgium | 8pm | Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg |
Group C
| Pos | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austria ?? | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | Ukraine ?? | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Netherlands ?? | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | North Macedonia ?? | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Group C fixtures
| Date | Game | Time (UK) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13 | Austria 3-1 North Macedonia | 5pm | Arena Nationala, Bucharest |
| Jun 13 | Netherlands 3-2 Ukraine | 8pm | Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam |
| Jun 17 | Ukraine vs North Macedonia | 2pm | Arena Nationala, Bucharest |
| Jun 17 | Netherlands vs Austria | 8pm | Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam |
| Jun 21 | North Macedonia vs Netherlands | 5pm | Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam |
| Jun 21 | Ukraine vs Austria | 5pm | Arena Nationala, Bucharest |
Group D
| Pos | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Czech Republic ?? | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | England (H) ??????? | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Croatia ?? | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Scotland ??????? | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Group D fixtures
| Date | Game | Time (UK) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13 | England 1-0 Croatia | 2pm | Wembley Stadium, London |
| Jun 14 | Scotland 0-2 Czech Republic | 2pm | Hampden Park, Glasgow |
| Jun 18 | Croatia vs Czech Republic | 5pm | Hampden Park, Glasgow |
| Jun 18 | England vs Scotland | 8pm | Wembley Stadium, London |
| Jun 22 | Croatia vs Scotland | 8pm | Hampden Park, Glasgow |
| Jun 22 | Czech Republic vs England | 8pm | Wembley Stadium, London |
Group E
| Pos | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slovakia ?? | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Spain ?? (H) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Sweden ?? | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Poland ?? | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
Group E fixtures
| Date | Game | Time (UK) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14 | Poland 1-2 Slovakia | 5pm | Aviva Stadium, Dublin |
| Jun 14 | Spain 0-0 Sweden | 8pm | San Mames, Bilbao |
| Jun 18 | Sweden vs Slovakia | 2pm | Aviva Stadium, Dublin |
| Jun 19 | Spain vs Poland | 8pm | San Mames, Bilbao |
| Jun 23 | Slovakia vs Spain | 5pm | San Mames, Bilbao |
| Jun 23 | Sweden vs Poland | 5pm | Aviva Stadium, Dublin |
Group F
| Pos | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal ?? | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 | France ?? | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Germany (H) ?? | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Hungary ?? | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
Group F fixtures
| Date | Game | Time (UK) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15 | Hungary 0-3 Portugal | 5pm | Puskas Arena, Budapest |
| Jun 15 | France vs Germany | 8pm | Allianz Arena, Munich |
| Jun 19 | Hungary vs France | 2pm | Puskas Arena, Budapest |
| Jun 19 | Portugal vs Germany | 5pm | Allianz Arena, Munich |
| Jun 23 | Portugal vs France | 8pm | Olympic Stadium, Baku |
| Jun 23 | Germany vs Hungary | 8pm | Allianz Arena, Munich |
Euro 2020: Match schedule
| Round | Date |
|---|---|
| Group stage | June 11, 2021 – June 24, 2021 |
| Round of 16 | June 26, 2021 – June 29, 2021 |
| Quarter-finals | July 2, 2021 – July 3, 2021 |
| Semi-finals | July 6, 2021 – July 7, 2021 |
| Final | July 11, 2021 |
Where will Euro 2020 take place?
The 16th edition of the European Championship will provisionally kick off on June 11, 2021 and it will conclude on July 11, 2021.
It will be held across 11 different cities in Europe, with UEFA celebrating the 60th birthday of the first European Championship (then called the European Nations Cup), which was held in France in 1960.
The semi-finals and final will be contested in London at Wembley Stadium.
Euro 2020 host cities
| City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam, Netherlands | Johan Cruyff Arena | 56,000 |
| Baku, Azerbaijan | Olympic Stadium | 68,700 |
| Bucharest, Romania | Arena Nationala | 55,600 |
| Budapest, Hungary | Ferenc Puskas Stadium | 67,889 |
| Copenhagen, Denmark | Parken Stadium | 38,065 |
| Glasgow, Scotland | Hampden Park | 52,063 |
| London, England | Wembley Stadium | 90,000 |
| Munich, Germany | Allianz Arena | 75,000 |
| Rome, Italy | Stadio Olimpico | 72,698 |
| Saint Petersburg, Russia | Krestovsky Stadium | 68,134 |
| Seville, Spain | La Cartuja | 60,000 |
Euro 2020: How to buy tickets & will fans be allowed?
There are no tickets on sale for Euro 2020 as the ticket portal has now closed.
Fans were given the opportunity to purchase tickets through their own individual federation until December 2019.
However, supporters are encouraged to keep checking the official Euro 2020 tickets website if tickets become available in the future.
UEFA announced in April 2021 that certain stadiums will hold a capacity for match-goers.
Eight host countries will have confirmed stadium capacities, based on data surrounding the impacts of coronavirus and anticipating the vaccine rollout distribution in their countries in June and July.
St Petersburg will have a stadium capacity of 50 per cent of fans in attendance, with the number potentially increasing before the tournament start date.
Budapest plans to hold supporters in full capacity, though they will have to comply with strict entry requirements.
Baku will have a stadium capacity of 50%. Fans will be required to provide a negative Covid-19 test before entering Azerbaijan.
Amsterdam, Bucharest, Copenhagen and Glasgow have confirmed a capacity of 25%-33%. All three cities will potentially increase their capacity by May, based on the success of their vaccine rollout and local Covid-19 situation.
London will have a minimum capacity of 25% for the three group matches and round of 16 match. They are also optimistic of having an increased stadium attendance for both the semi-finals and final.
Munich, Rome, Bilbao, Dublin are still yet to provide additional details on their attendance plans.
Euro 2020: How to watch on TV & live stream
In the United Kingdom, the Euros will be broadcast live on BBC and ITV.
In the United States, the tournament will be shown on television on ABC, ESPN and ESPN 2. It will be livestreamed on the ESPN app.
Euro 2020: Will there be VAR?
VAR (Video Assistant Referees) will be used at Euro 2020 for the first time in tournament history.
Ceferin said: “We are confident that introducing VAR in August 2019 will give us enough time to put in place a robust system and to train match officials to ensure an efficient and successful implementation of VAR in the Champions League, the world’s flagship club competition.”
Euro 2020: Match ball, mascot & slogan
The Uniforia ball, designed by Adidas, will serve as the match ball for all Euro 2020 matches.
The ball is mostly white and includes multi-coloured black strokes with additional blue, neon and pink stripes.
The name of the ball is taken from the combination of the words “unity” and “euphoria”.
“Football is for everyone, regardless of who you are, where you come from or what surface you play on – it unites us all when we play. With Uniforia, while it is just a symbol, it is a symbol we all can – and should – unite behind.”
‘Skillzy’ will be the official mascot of the tournament, and as evident from the name, will celebrate freestyle football, street football and panna culture.
⚡️ #Skillzy is ready ⚡️#EURO2020 is coming. 👊 pic.twitter.com/wEMRQYighV
— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June 12, 2019
The Euro 2020 slogan is “Live It. For Real”.
Euro 2020: Official song
Dutch DJ Martin Garrix will be performing the tournament’s official song, which will be unveiled at the full opening ceremony in Rome at the Stadio Olimpico.
The official Euro 2020 song will be played as teams walk on to the pitch and will accompany the television broadcasts.
Garrix said: “It’s an incredible honour to be asked to create the official song for Euro 2020 and I am so excited to let everyone hear it.”
Euro 2020: Will it be called Euro 2021?
Even though UEFA pushed back the tournament a year due to the complications of the Covid-19 pandemic, it will still be called Euro 2020 and not Euro 2021.
The decision to keep the name stems from the fact that most marketing and promotional materials were already branded with ‘Euro 2020’ and they are unwilling for it to go to waste.
UEFA confirmed their decision to keep Euro 2020 as the name of the tournament in April 2020 , going on to add that the original name is a symbol of how the football world stuck together amidst the difficulties of dealing with the effects of the coronavirus.
UEFA stated: “It will furthermore serve to remember how the whole football family came together to respond to the extraordinary circumstances of the Covid-19 pandemic and the difficult times Europe, and the world, had to go through in 2020.
“This choice is in line with UEFA’s commitment to make Euro 2020 sustainable and not to generate additional amounts of waste. A lot of branded material had already been produced by the time of the tournament’s postponement.
“A change to the name of the event would have meant the destruction and reproduction of such items.”
Euro 2020 Guide: Who won the 2016 tournament?
Portugal are defending title holders of the European Championship, having won the 2016 edition in what was their first tournament win.
They defeated host team France in the final of the competition at the Stade de France, Eder scoring in the dying minutes of stoppage time to clinch the 1-0 victory.
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