The 16th edition of the UEFA European Football Championship, the Euro 2020, started on June 11, 2021. The tournament lasted for a whole month, with the final taking place on July 11, 2021.
A total of 24 European nations booked their tickets for the group stages. The soccer tournament was due to happen in 2020, but it got postponed because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, this year’s competition somehow contrasted with the previous ones as it was hosted in 11 different cities across 11 UEFA countries.
The UEFA took all necessary sanitary precautions to avoid another coronavirus outbreak. As a result, certain restrictions were applied to soccer venues.
The 11 Stadiums Of The Euro 2020
A total of 11 soccer stadiums across 11 countries were selected to host the soccer matches. Each stadium had strict sanitary protocols to follow. Some grounds were only allowed a capacity of 20%, while others were at 25%, 50%, etc. Puskás Aréna was the only permitted stadium at full capacity. Such measures got implemented to prevent further contamination.
Below is a list of the different stadiums where soccer matches got played and their permitted capacity crowd.
| Stadium Name | Capacity | Fans Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Allianz Arena | 70,000 | Around 14,000 |
| Arena Națională | 55,600 | Around 34,000 |
| Estadio de La Cartuja | 60,000 | Around 18,000 |
| Hampden Park | 51,866 | Around 12,000 |
| Johan Cruyff Arena | 54,990 | Around 16,000 |
| Krestovsky Stadium | 68,134 | Around 34,000 |
| Olympic Stadium | 68,700 | Around 34,000 |
| Parken Stadium | 38,065 | Around 16,000 |
| Puskás Aréna | 67,215 | 67,215 |
| Stadio Olimpico | 70,634 | Around 18,000 |
| Wembley Stadium | 90,000 | Around 23,000 |
The number of soccer fans allowed in each stadium increased as the soccer tournament advanced. For example, the Wembley Stadium allowed around 23,000 fans during the group stage matches. In the second match of the round of 16, this number increased to 45,000 fans and eventually to 60,000 supporters in the semi-finals and the final.
Euro 2020 Groups
A total of 24 soccer nations across Europe booked their ticket for the Euro 2020 tournament. They were split into six groups of 4 teams. Each team had a total of three games to play in their respective Euro 2020 group matches. The different groups were labeled group A to F.
| Group A |
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| Turkey |
| Italy |
| Wales |
| Switzerland |
| Group B |
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| Denmark |
| Finland |
| Belgium |
| Russia |
| Group C |
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| Netherlands |
| Ukraine |
| Austria |
| North Macedonia |
| Group D |
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| England |
| Croatia |
| Scotland |
| Czech Republic |
| Group E |
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| Spain |
| Sweden |
| Poland |
| Slovakia |
| Group F |
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| Hungary |
| Portugal |
| France |
| Germany |
Euro 2020 Fixtures
The Euro 2020 fixtures for the group stage matches were split into matchdays 1, 2, and 3. Matchday 1 took place between June 11-15, 2021. Matchday 2 happened between June 16-19, 2021, while matchday 3 was scheduled between June 20-23, 2021.
Euro 2020 Fixtures – Group A
Group A – Matchday 1
| Date & Venue | Turkey | 0 – 3 | Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2021 Stadio Olimpico, Rome Attendance: 12,916 | Demiral 53′ (o.g.) Immobile 66′ Insigne 79′ |
| Date & Venue | Wales | 1 – 1 | Switzerland |
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| June 12, 2021 Olympic Stadium, Baku Attendance: 8,782 | Moore 74′ | Embolo 49′ |
Group A – Matchday 2
| Date & Venue | Turkey | 0 – 2 | Wales |
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| June 16, 2021 Olympic Stadium, Baku Attendance: 19,762 | Ramsey 42′ C. Roberts 90+5′ |
| Date & Venue | Italy | 3 – 0 | Switzerland |
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| June 16, 2021 Stadio Olimpico, Rome Attendance: 12,445 | Locatelli 26′, 52′ Immobile 89′ |
Group A – Matchday 3
| Date & Venue | Switzerland | 3 – 1 | Turkey |
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| June 20, 2021 Olympic Stadium, Baku Attendance: 17,138 | Seferovic 6′ Shaqiri 26′, 68′ | Kahveci 62′ |
| Date & Venue | Italy | 1 – 0 | Wales |
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| June 20, 2021 Stadio Olimpico, Rome Attendance: 11,541 | Pessina 39′ |
Euro 2020 Table – Group A
| Rank | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy (Q) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| 2 | Wales (Q) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Switzerland (Q) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 | Turkey | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | -7 | 0 |
The Euro 2020 fixtures of Group A showed us that Italy was one of the best sides of this Euro 2020 tournament. Gli Azzurri won all three matches of their group stage to finish first with 9 points. Wales finished in the second position, while Switzerland finished third. Both teams managed to qualify for the round of 16. Turkey finished the last of the group after three successive defeats.
Euro 2020 Fixtures – Group B
Group B – Matchday 1
| Date & Venue | Denmark | 0 – 1 | Finland |
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| June 12, 2021 Parken Stadium, Copenhagen Attendance: 13,790 | Pohjanpalo 60′ |
| Date & Venue | Belgium | 3 – 0 | Russia |
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| June 12, 2021 Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg Attendance: 26,264 | Lukaku 10′, 88′ Meunier 34′ |
Group B – Matchday 2
| Date & Venue | Finland | 0 – 1 | Russia |
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| June 16, 2021 Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg Attendance: 24,540 | Miranchuk 45+2′ |
| Date & Venue | Denmark | 1 – 2 | Belgium |
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| June 17, 2021 Parken Stadium, Copenhagen Attendance: 23,395 | Poulsen 2′ | T. Hazard 55′ De Bruyne 70′ |
Group B – Matchday 3
| Date & Venue | Russia | 1 – 4 | Denmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2021 Parken Stadium, Copenhagen Attendance: 23,644 | Dzyuba 70′ (pen.) | Damsgaard 38′ Poulsen 59′ Christensen 79′ Mæhle 82′ |
| Date & Venue | Finland | 0 – 2 | Belgium |
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| June 21, 2021 Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg Attendance: 18,545 | Hrádecký 74′ (o.g.) Lukaku 81′ |
Euro 2020 Table – Group B
| Rank | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium (Q) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 | Denmark (Q) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | Finland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 3 |
| 4 | Russia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 3 |
The Euro 2020 fixtures of Group B were one of the best till matchday 3. Belgium finished top of the group with 9 points. Denmark, Finland, and Russia finished equal on points with 3 points each. Denmark eventually advanced to the Round of 16 on head to head goal difference.
Euro 2020 Fixtures – Group C
Group C – Matchday 1
| Date & Venue | Austria | 3 – 1 | North Macedonia |
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| June 13, 2021 Arena Națională, Bucharest Attendance: 9,082 | Lainer 18′ Gregoritsch 78′ Arnautović 89′ | Pandev 28′ |
| Date & Venue | Netherlands | 3 – 2 | Ukraine |
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| June 13, 2021 Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam Attendance: 15,837 | Wijnaldum 52′ Weghorst 58′ Dumfries 85′ | Yarmolenko 75′ Yaremchuk 79′ |
Group C – Matchday 2
| Date & Venue | Ukraine | 2 – 1 | North Macedonia |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2021 Arena Națională, Bucharest Attendance: 10,001 | Yarmolenko 29′ Yaremchuk 34′ | Alioski 57′ |
| Date & Venue | Netherlands | 2 – 0 | Austria |
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| June 17, 2021 Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam Attendance: 15,243 | Depay 11′ (pen.) Dumfries 67′ |
Group C – Matchday 3
| Date & Venue | North Macedonia | 0 – 3 | Netherlands |
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| June 21, 2021 Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam Attendance: 15,227 | Depay 24′ Wijnaldum 50′, 58′ |
| Date & Venue | Ukraine | 0 – 1 | Austria |
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| June 21, 2021 Arena Națională, Bucharest Attendance: 10,472 | Baumgartner 21′ |
Euro 2020 Table – Group C
| Rank | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands (Q) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 | Austria (Q) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 | Ukraine (Q) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | North Macedonia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 |
The Euro 2020 fixtures of Group C did not produce any surprise. The Netherlands won all their 3 games to secure a first-place finish. Austria also managed to book their tickets for the Round of 16 thanks to two wins. Third-place Ukraine also advanced in the soccer tournament. North Macedonia finished last in Group C.
Euro 2020 Fixtures – Group D
Group D – Matchday 1
| Date & Venue | England | 1 – 0 | Croatia |
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| June 13, 2021 Wembley Stadium, London Attendance: 18,497 | Sterling 57′ |
| Date & Venue | Scotland | 0 – 2 | Czech Republic |
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| June 14, 2021 Hampden Park, Glasgow Attendance: 9,847 | Schick 42′, 52′ |
Group D – Matchday 2
| Date & Venue | Croatia | 1 – 1 | Czech Republic |
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| June 18, 2021 Hampden Park, Glasgow Attendance: 5,607 | Perišić 47′ | Schick 37′ (pen.) |
| Date & Venue | England | 0 – 0 | Scotland |
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| June 18, 2021 Wembley Stadium, London Attendance: 20,306 |
Group D – Matchday 3
| Date & Venue | Croatia | 3 – 1 | Scotland |
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| June 22, 2021 Hampden Park, Glasgow Attendance: 9,896 | Vlašić 17′ Modrić 62′ Perišić 77′ | McGregor 42′ |
| Date & Venue | Czech Republic | 0 – 1 | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2021 Wembley Stadium, London Attendance: 19,104 | Sterling 12′ |
Euro 2020 Table – Group D
| Rank | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England (Q) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| 2 | Croatia (Q) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Czech Republic (Q) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| 4 | Scotland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 1 |
The Euro 2020 fixtures of Group D showed that all teams had the potential to qualify. England topped the group with 7 points, while Croatia and the Czech Republic secured qualification to the Round of 16. Scotland on the other hand, finished last with one point.
Euro 2020 Fixtures – Group E
Group E – Matchday 1
| Date & Venue | Poland | 1 – 2 | Slovakia |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2021 Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg Attendance: 12,862 | Linetty 46′ | Szczęsny 18′ (o.g.) Škriniar 69′ |
| Date & Venue | Spain | 0 – 0 | Sweden |
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| June 14, 2021 La Cartuja, Seville Attendance: 10,559 |
Group E – Matchday 2
| Date & Venue | Sweden | 1 – 0 | Slovakia |
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| June 18, 2021 Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg Attendance: 11,525 | Forsberg 77′ (pen.) |
| Date & Venue | Spain | 1 – 1 | Poland |
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| June 19, 2021 La Cartuja, Seville Attendance: 11,742 | Morata 25′ | Lewandowski 54′ |
Group E – Matchday 3
| Date & Venue | Slovakia | 0 – 5 | Spain |
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| June 23, 2021 La Cartuja, Seville Attendance: 11,204 | Dúbravka 30′ (o.g.) Laporte 45+3′ Sarabia 56′ F. Torres 67′ Kucka 71′ (o.g.) |
| Date & Venue | Sweden | 3 – 2 | Poland |
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| June 23, 2021 Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg Attendance: 14,252 | Forsberg 2′, 59′ Claesson 90+4′ | Lewandowski 61′, 84′ |
Euro 2020 Table – Group E
| Rank | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweden (Q) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 7 |
| 2 | Spain (Q) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 5 |
| 3 | Slovakia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 3 |
| 4 | Poland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 1 |
The Euro 2020 fixtures of Group E made soccer fans wait until matchday 3 to see Spain seal qualification. Sweden finished first in Group E, while La Roja finished second with 5 points. Slovakia and Poland both failed to make it to the Round of 16 as they finished third and fourth, respectively.
Euro 2020 Fixtures – Group F
Group F – Matchday 1
| Date & Venue | Hungary | 0 – 3 | Portugal |
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| June 15, 2021 Puskás Aréna, Budapest Attendance: 55,662 | Guerreiro 84′ Ronaldo 87′ (pen.), 90+2′ |
| Date & Venue | France | 1 – 0 | Germany |
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| June 15, 2021 Allianz Arena, Munich Attendance: 13,000 | Hummels 20′ (o.g.) |
Group F – Matchday 2
| Date & Venue | Hungary | 1 – 1 | France |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2021 Puskás Aréna, Budapest Attendance: 55,998 | Fiola 45+2′ | Griezmann 66′ |
| Date & Venue | Portugal | 2 – 4 | Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2021 Allianz Arena, Munich Attendance: 12,926 | Ronaldo 15′ Jota 67′ | Dias 35′ (o.g.) Guerreiro 39′ (o.g.) Havertz 51′ Gosens 60′ |
Group F – Matchday 3
| Date & Venue | Portugal | 2 – 2 | France |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2021 Puskás Aréna, Budapest Attendance: 54,886 | Ronaldo 31′ (pen.), 60′ (pen.) | Benzema 45+2′ (pen.), 47′ |
| Date & Venue | Germany | 2 – 2 | Hungary |
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| June 23, 2021 Allianz Arena, Munich Attendance: 12,413 | Havertz 66′ Goretzka 84′ | Ád. Szalai 11′ Schäfer 68′ |
Euro 2020 Table – Group F
| Rank | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France (Q) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 5 |
| 2 | Germany (Q) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Portugal (Q) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 4 |
| 4 | Hungary | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 2 |
Group F, known as the group of death, had Portugal, the Champions of the previous edition of the UEFA Euro 2016, together with France, 2018 World Champions. The teams had to wait until matchday 3 to know who will qualify for the Round of 16. France eventually finished first in Group F with 5 points. Germany and Portugal managed to book a place in the next round by finishing second and third. Hungary finished fourth with two points. The Magyarok produced some amazing performances during the group stages.
Euro 2020 Table – Third Place Ranking
| Rank | Group | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F | Portugal (Q) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 | D | Czech Republic (Q) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | A | Switzerland (Q) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 | C | Ukraine (Q) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 3 |
| 5 | B | Finland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 3 |
| 6 | E | Slovakia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 3 |
In the Euro 2020 table for third-place rankings, 4 spots were allocated to teams finishing in the top 4. As a result, Portugal, Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Ukraine advanced to the Round of 16 of the Euro 2020 despite finished third in their respective groups.
Euro 2020 Knockout Phase
The Euro 2020 knockout phase, also known as the Round of 16, started on June 26, 2021, and ran through June 29, 2021. The knockout stage consisted of 16 teams. The winner of each match would advance to the quarter-finals of the Euro 2020.
Euro 2020 Fixtures – Round of 16
| Date & Venue | Wales | 0 – 4 | Denmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2021 Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam Attendance: 14,645 | Dolberg 27′, 48′ Mæhle 88′ Braithwaite 90+4′ |
| Date & Venue | Italy | 2 – 1 (a.e.t) | Austria |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2021 Wembley Stadium, London Attendance: 18,910 | Chiesa 95′ Pessina 105′ | Kalajdžić 114′ |
| Date & Venue | Netherlands | 0 – 2 | Czech Republic |
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| June 27, 2021 Puskás Aréna, Budapest Attendance: 52,834 | Holeš 68′ Schick 80′ |
| Date & Venue | Belgium | 1 – 0 | Portugal |
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| June 27, 2021 La Cartuja, Seville Attendance: 11,504 | T. Hazard 42′ |
| Date & Venue | Croatia | 3 – 5 (a.e.t.) | Spain |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2021 Parken Stadium, Copenhagen Attendance: 22,771 | Pedri 20′ (o.g.) Oršić 85′ Pašalić 90+2′ | Sarabia 38′ Azpilicueta 57′ F. Torres 77′ Morata 100′ Oyarzabal 103′ |
| Date & Venue | France | 3 – 3 (a.e.t.) | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2021 Arena Națională, Bucharest Attendance: 22,642 | Benzema 57′, 59′ Pogba 75′ | Seferovic 15′, 81′ Gavranović 90′ | |
| Penalties | Pogba (S) Giroud (S) Thuram (S) Kimpembe (S) Mbappé (M) | 4 – 5 | Gavranović (S) Schär (S) Akanji (S) Vargas (S) Mehmedi (S) |
| Date & Venue | England | 2 – 0 | Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2021 Wembley Stadium, London Attendance: 41,973 | Sterling 75′ Kane 86′ |
| Date & Venue | Sweden | 1 – 2 (a.e.t.) | Ukraine |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2021 Hampden Park, Glasgow Attendance: 9,221 | Forsberg 43′ | Zinchenko 27′ Dovbyk 120+1′ |
A total of eight teams advanced to the next stage of the Euro 2020 tournament. They were Denmark, Italy, Czech Republic, Belgium, Spain, Switzerland, England, and Ukraine.
Euro 2020 Fixtures – Quarter Finals
The quarter-finals of the Euro 2020 were played between July 2-3, 2021. The winning team from each match would be guaranteed a place in the semi-finals of the Euro 2020 competiton.
| Date & Venue | Switzerland | 1 – 1 (a.e.t.) | Spain |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2021 Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg Attendance: 24,764 | Shaqiri 68′ | Zakaria 8′ (o.g.) | |
| Penalties | Gavranović (S) Schär (M) Akanji (M) Vargas (M) | 1 – 3 | Busquets (M) Olmo (S) Rodri (M) Gerard (S) Oyarzabal (S) |
| Date & Venue | Belgium | 1 – 2 | Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2021 Allianz Arena, Munich Attendance: 12,984 | Lukaku 45+2′ (pen.) | Barella 31′ Insigne 44′ |
| Date & Venue | Czech Republic | 1 – 2 | Denmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2021 Olympic Stadium, Baku Attendance: 16,306 | Schick 49′ | Delaney 5′ Dolberg 42′ |
| Date & Venue | Ukraine | 0 – 4 | England |
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| June 3, 2021 Stadio Olimpico, Rome Attendance: 11,880 | Kane 4′, 50′ Maguire 46′ J. Henderson 63′ |
The four teams that made it to the semi-finals of the Euro 2020 were Spain, Italy, Denmark, and England.
Euro 2020 Fixtures – Semi Finals
The semi-final matches of the Euro 2020 tournament took place on July 6 and 7, respectively. In the first match, Italy faced Spain, while England and Denmark collided against each other in the second fixture. A win from each game would guarantee a place in the Euro 2020 final for the respective team.
| Date & Venue | Italy | 1 – 1 (a.e.t.) | Spain |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2021 Wembley Stadium, London Attendance: 57,811 | Chiesa 60′ | Morata 80′ | |
| Penalties | Locatelli (M) Belotti (S) Bonucci (S) Bernardeschi (S) Jorginho (S) | 4 – 2 | Olmo (M) Gerard (S) Thiago (S) Morata (M) |
| Date & Venue | England | 2 – 1 (a.e.t.) | Denmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 7, 2021 Wembley Stadium, London Attendance: 64,950 | Kjær 39′ (o.g.) Kane 104′ | Damsgaard 30′ |
Both Italy and England qualified for the 16th Edition of the Euro 2020 Finals. Italy overcame Spain in a penalty shootout by 4-2, while England defeated Denmark by 2-1 in extra time. It meant on July 11, 2021, Italy will face England in the Euro 2020 finals at the Wembley Stadium.
Euro 2020 Final
At the Wembley stadium, the Euro 2020 final was contested between Italy and England on July 11, 2021. Italy won the trophy for the first time in 1968 when they defeated Yugoslavia. During the same edition, The Three Lions finished third. Both sides will look to secure the prestigious trophy in this year’s final.
| Date & Venue | Italy | 1 – 1 (a.e.t.) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2021 Wembley Stadium, London Attendance: 67,173 | Bonucci 67′ | Shaw 2′ | |
| Penalties | Berardi (S) Belotti (M) Bonucci (S) Bernardeschi (S) Jorginho (M) | 3 – 2 | Kane (S) Maguire (S) Rashford (M) Sancho (M) Saka (M) |
Luke Shaw scored an early goal in the 2nd minute to give England the lead. However, Leonardo Bonucci equalized for Italy in the 67th minute to take the game into extra time. With no team able to capitalize on the extra time, the match’s outcome was to be decided in the penalty shootout.
Guided by Roberto Mancini, the Gli Azzurri eventually won the penalty shootout session by 3-2 to claim their second UEFA European Championship trophy.
Euro 2020 Top Scorers
During the 16th Edition of the Euro 2020, a total of 51 matches were played. Out of the 51 games, a total of 142 goals were scored. Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Patrik Schick of the Czech Republic scored the same number of goals, that is, 5 goals each. Since they both finished the tournament as the Euro 2020 top scorers, the number of assists and minutes played were used to determine one winner.
Ronaldo had one assist during the tournament while Schick had none. So, the Portuguese striker got selected as the top scorer of the Euro 2020 tournament.
Patrik Schick won the Euro 2020 goal of the tournament award thanks to a beautiful goal against Scotland in the group stage matches.
| Goals | Player Name | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Portugal |
| 5 | Patrik Schick | Czech Republic |
| 4 | Romelu Lukaku | Belgium |
| 4 | Karim Benzema | France |
| 4 | Harry Kane | England |
| 4 | Emil Forsberg | Sweden |
| 3 | Kasper Dolberg | Denmark |
| 3 | Robert Lewandowski | Poland |
| 3 | Xherdan Shaqiri | Switzerland |
| 3 | Raheem Sterling | England |
| 3 | Álvaro Morata | Spain |
| 3 | Georginio Wijnaldum | Netherlands |
| 3 | Haris Seferovic | Switzerland |
2 Goals
Thorgan Hazard, Ivan Perišić, Mikkel Damsgaard, Joakim Mæhle, Yussuf Poulsen, Kai Havertz, Federico Chiesa, Ciro Immobile, Lorenzo Insigne, Manuel Locatelli, Matteo Pessina, Memphis Depay, Denzel Dumfries, Pablo Sarabia, Ferran Torres, Roman Yaremchuk, Andriy Yarmolenko.
UEFA Euro 2020 Overview
The 16th Edition of the UEFA Euro 2020 was one full of emotions. Cristian Eriksen of Denmark had to be rushed to the hospital following a heart problem during the match against Finland. The player collapsed on the ground and these scenes really touched the whole soccer universe. Fortunately, Eriksen received the necessary treatment on time and was saved.
The Gli Azzurri on the other hand produced some of the best performances on the pitch to claim a second European Championship trophy. The players and managers were welcomed like heroes in their country where the Euro 2020 winner paraded the trophy.