The 2020 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as UEFA Euro 2020 (stylised as UEFA EURO 2020) or simply Euro 2020, was the 16th UEFA European Championship, the quadrennial international men's football championship of Europe organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the European Championship competition, UEFA president Michel Platini declared that the tournament would be hosted in several nations as a "romantic" one-off event, with 11 cities in 11 UEFA countries each providing venues for the tournament, making it the second tournament in the history after the 2007 AFC Asian Cup to have more than two nations co-hosting it. Defending champions Portugal, who won UEFA Euro 2016 in France, were eliminated in the round of 16 by Belgium. Italy won their second European Championship title by beating England on penalties in the final following a 1–1 draw after extra time. The win came exactly on the 39th anniversary of Italy's 1982 FIFA World Cup Final win over West Germany.
The tournament was originally intended to be played between 12 June and 12 July 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe during that year, the tournament was postponed to June and July 2021, while retaining the name UEFA Euro 2020 and host venues. Alongside special rules regarding COVID-19, UEFA also allowed two extra substitutions and implemented video assistant referee (VAR) for the first time.
Initially, there were 13 venues chosen for the tournament but two were later dropped. Brussels was dropped in December 2017 after the city's Eurostadium was abandoned, while Dublin was dropped in April 2021 because there was no guarantee that spectators could attend. Spain originally intended to use Bilbao as a host venue but later changed it to Seville to allow for spectators at matches. UEFA chose Stadio Olimpico in Rome to host the opening match between Italy and Turkey, while Wembley Stadium in London was selected as a semi-final and final venue for the second time, following the 1996 tournament at the original stadium of the same name.
The tournament was well received by fans and commentators, with the most goals per game in a European Championship since the introduction of the group stage, and only two goalless games. The refereeing style was also praised, with a conservative use of VAR and quick decisions made on the pitch.
Venues[]
| Stadiums | Location | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Wembley Stadium | London, England | 90,000 |
| Stadio Olimpico | Rome, Italy | 70,634 |
| Allianz Arena | Munich, Bavaria, Germany | 70,000 |
| Olympic Stadium | Baku, Azerbaijan | 68,000 |
| Krestovsky Stadium | Saint Petersburg, Russia | 68,134 |
| Puskás Aréna | Budapest, Hungary | 67,215 |
| La Cartuja | Seville, Spain | 57,600 |
| Arena Națională | Bucharest, Romania | 55,600 |
| Johan Cruyff Arena | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 54,990 |
| Hampden Park | Glasgow, Scotland | 51,886 |
| Parken Stadium | Copenhagen, Denmark | 38,065 |
Participating teams[]
| Qualifier group | Team | Qualified as |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | England | winner (co-host country) |
| Czech Republic | runner-up | |
| Group B | Ukraine | winner |
| Portugal | runner-up (title holders) | |
| Group C | Germany | winner (co-host country) |
| Netherlands | runner-up (co-host country) | |
| Group D | Switzerland | winner |
| Denmark | runner-up (co-host country) | |
| Group E | Croatia | winner |
| Wales | runner-up | |
| Group F | Spain | winner (co-host country) |
| Sweden | runner-up | |
| Group G | Poland | winner |
| Austria | runner-up | |
| Group H | France | winner |
| Turkey | runner-up | |
| Group I | Belgium | winner |
| Russia | runner-up (co-host country) | |
| Group J | Italy | winner (co-host country) |
| Finland | runner-up | |
| Play-off Path A | Hungary | winner (co-host country) |
| Play-off Path B | Slovakia | winner |
| Play-off Path C | Scotland | winner (co-host country) |
| Play-off Path D | North Macedonia | winner |
List of games[]
Group stage[]
| Date | Venue | Winner | Score | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | ||||
| 11 June 2021 | Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy | Italy | 3–2 | Turkey |
| 12 June 2021 | Olympic Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan | Wales | 1–1 (draw) |
Switzerland |
| 16 June 2021 | Wales | 2–0 | Turkey | |
| Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy | Italy | 3–0 | Switzerland | |
| 20 June 2021 | Olympic Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan | Switzerland | 3–1 | Turkey |
| Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy | Italy | 1–0 | Wales | |
| Group B | ||||
| 12 June 2021 | Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark | Finland | 1–0 | Denmark |
| Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia | Belgium | 3–0 | Russia | |
| 16 June 2021 | Russia | 1–0 | Finland | |
| 17 June 2021 | Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark | Belgium | 2–0 | Denmark |
| 21 June 2021 | Denmark | 4–1 | Russia | |
| Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia | Belgium | 2–0 | Finland | |
| Group C | ||||
| 13 June 2021 | Arena Națională, Bucharest, Romania | Austria | 3–1 | North Macedonia |
| Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands | Netherlands | 3–2 | Ukraine | |
| 17 June 2021 | Arena Națională, Bucharest, Romania | Ukraine | 2–1 | North Macedonia |
| Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands | Netherlands | 2–0 | Austria | |
| 21 June 2021 | Netherlands | 3–0 | North Macedonia | |
| Arena Națională, Bucharest, Romania | Austria | 1–0 | Ukraine | |
| Group D | ||||
| 13 June 2021 | Wembley Stadium, London, England | England | 1–0 | Croatia |
| 14 June 2021 | Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland | Czech Republic | 2–0 | Scotland |
| 18 June 2021 | Croatia | 1–1 (draw) |
Czech Republic | |
| Wembley Stadium, London, England | England | 0–0 (draw) |
Scotland | |
| 22 June 2021 | Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland | Croatia | 3–1 | Scotland |
| Wembley Stadium, London, England | England | 1–0 | Czech Republic | |
| Group E | ||||
| 14 June 2021 | Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia | Slovakia | 2–1 | Poland |
| La Cartuja, Seville, Spain | Spain | 0–0 (draw) |
Sweden | |
| 18 June 2021 | Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia | Sweden | 1–0 | Slovakia |
| 19 June 2021 | La Cartuja, Seville, Spain | Spain | 1–1 (draw) |
Poland |
| 23 June 2021 | Spain | 5–0 | Slovakia | |
| Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia | Sweden | 3–2 | Poland | |
| Group F | ||||
| 15 June 2021 | Puskás Aréna, Budapest, Hungary | Portugal | 3–0 | Hungary |
| Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany | France | 1–0 | Germany | |
| 19 June 2021 | Puskás Aréna, Budapest, Hungary | Hungary | 1–1 (draw) |
France |
| Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany | Germany | 4–2 | Portugal | |
| 23 June 2021 | Puskás Aréna, Budapest, Hungary | Portugal | 2–2 (draw) |
France |
| Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany | Germany | 2–2 (draw) |
Hungary | |
Knockout stage[]
| Date | Venue | Winner | Score | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 | ||||
| 26 June 2021 | Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands | Denmark | 4–0 | Wales |
| Wembley Stadium, London, England | Italy | 2–1 (a.e.t.) |
Austria | |
| 27 June 2021 | Puskás Aréna, Budapest, Hungary | Czech Republic | 2–0 | Netherlands |
| La Cartuja, Seville, Spain | Belgium | 1–0 | Portugal | |
| 28 June 2021 | Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark | Spain | 5–3 (a.e.t.) |
Croatia |
| Arena Națională, Bucharest, Romania | Switzerland | 3–3 (a.e.t.) 5–4 (penalties) |
France | |
| 29 June 2021 | Wembley Stadium, London, England | England | 2–0 | Germany |
| Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland | Ukraine | 2–1 (a.e.t.) |
Sweden | |
| Quarter-finals | ||||
| 2 July 2021 | Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia | Spain | 1–1 (a.e.t.) 3–1 (penalties) |
Switzerland |
| Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany | Italy | 2–1 | Belgium | |
| 3 July 2021 | Olympic Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan | Denmark | 2–1 | Czech Republic |
| Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy | England | 4–0 | Ukraine | |
| Semi-finals | ||||
| 6 July 2021 | Wembley Stadium, London, England | Italy | 1–1 (a.e.t.) 4–2 (penalties) |
Spain |
| 7 July 2021 | England | 2–1 (a.e.t.) |
Denmark | |
| Final | ||||
| 11 July 2021 | Wembley Stadium, London, England | Italy | 1–1 (a.e.t.) 3–2 (penalties) |
England |
Broadcasters[]
UEFA member nations[]
| Country | Broadcasters |
|---|---|
| Albania | RTSH, SuperSport |
| Andorra | Mediaset España, TF1, M6 |
| Armenia | Armenia TV |
| Austria | ORF, oe24 |
| Azerbaijan | İTV, Idman Azerbajian TV |
| Belarus | Belteleradio |
| Belgium | RTBF, VRT |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Nova BH, Sport Klub |
| Bulgaria | BNT, Nova |
| Croatia | HRT, Sport Klub |
| Cyprus | CyBC |
| Czech Republic | ČT |
| Denmark | DR, Nordic Entertainment Group |
| Estonia | ERR |
| Finland | Yle |
| France | TF1, M6, beIN Sports |
| Georgia | GPB |
| Germany | ARD, ZDF, Deutsche Telekom |
| Greece | ANT1, IPG |
| Hungary | MTVA |
| Iceland | 365 Media |
| Ireland | RTÉ |
| Israel | Charlton |
| Italy San Marino |
RAI, Sky Italia, RTL 102.5 |
| Kazakhstan | Qazsport, Saran Media |
| Kosovo | RTK, SuperSport |
| Latvia | MTG |
| Lithuania | LNK |
| Malta | PBS |
| Moldova | GMG |
| Montenegro | Nova M, Sport Klub |
| Netherlands | NOS |
| North Macedonia | MRT, Sport Klub |
| Norway | NRK, TV 2 |
| Poland | TVP |
| Portugal | RTP, SIC, TVI, Sport TV |
| Romania | Pro TV |
| Russia | VGTRK, Channel One, Match TV |
| Serbia | Nova S, Sport Klub |
| Slovakia | RTVS |
| Slovenia | Sport Klub, Šport TV |
| Spain | Mediaset España, Cadena COPE, Onda Cero, Radio Marca |
| Sweden | SVT, TV4, Sveriges Radio |
| Switzerland | SRG SSR |
| Turkey | TRT |
| Ukraine | Ukrayina |
| United Kingdom | BBC, ITV, S4C, Talksport |
Rest of the world[]
| Country | Broadcasters |
|---|---|
| Caribbean | ESPN |
| Central America | Sky México |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sony Pictures Networks |
| In-flight | Sport 24 |
| Middle East and North Africa | beIN Sports |
| Pacific Islands | Digicel |
| South America | DirecTV |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | Canal+, SuperSport, StarTimes, TVMS |
| Afghanistan | 1TV |
| Argentina | TNT Sports |
| Australia | Optus Sport |
| Benin | Canal 3 |
| Bolivia | Bolivisión, Tigo Sports |
| Brazil | Canais Globo |
| Brunei | Astro |
| Burkina Faso | BF1 TV |
| Cambodia | CBS |
| Cameroon | Canal 2 |
| Canada | Bell Media, TVA Sports |
| Cape Verde | RTC |
| Central African Republic | TVCA |
| Chile | TNT Sports |
| China | CCTV, iQIYI, Migu, Shankai Sports |
| Colombia | Win Sports |
| Comoros | ORTC |
| Costa Rica | Teletica, Repretel |
| El Salvador | TCS |
| Eswatini | Eswatini TV |
| Fiji | FBC |
| Gabon | RTG |
| Gambia | GRTS |
| Ghana | Multimedia Group |
| Guatemala | Chapin TV |
| Guinea-Bissau | TGB |
| Honduras | TVC |
| Hong Kong | PCCW Media |
| Indonesia | IMG, MNC, Mola TV |
| Ivory Coast | Life TV |
| Japan | WOWOW |
| Kenya | KTN |
| Kyrgyzstan | KTRK, Q Sport, Saran Media |
| Liberia | LBS |
| Macau | TDM |
| Madagascar | ORTM |
| Malaysia | Astro, RTM |
| Mauritius | MBC |
| Mexico | Sky México, Televisa |
| Mongolia | Central TV, Unitel |
| Mozambique | TVM |
| Nepal | DishHome |
| New Zealand | Sky |
| Niger | ORTN |
| Nigeria | Moreplex TV, ONTV, Silverbird |
| Paraguay | Tigo Sports |
| Peru | América Televisión |
| Philippines | LIVENow |
| Rwanda | RBA |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | TVS |
| Senegal | Groupe Futurs Médias |
| Singapore | LIVENow |
| South Africa | SuperSport |
| South Korea | CJ ENM |
| Taiwan | Eleven Sports |
| Tajikistan | Saran, TV Varzish |
| Tanzania | Azam TV |
| Thailand | NBT, TrueVisions |
| Turkmenistan | Saran |
| United States | ABC, ESPN, Univision, Uforia Audio Network |
| Uzbekistan | Uzreport TV |
| Venezuela | IVC Networks |
| Vietnam | VTV |
| Zimbabwe | ZBC |