Clasificacion Eurocopa - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. The UEFA Euro 2020 tournament was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was held from June 11 to July 11, 2021.
- 2. The tournament featured 24 teams from across Europe competing for the title of European champions.
- 3. The teams were divided into six groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, advanced to the knockout stage.
- 4. The group stage consisted of a total of 36 matches, with each team playing three matches in their group.
- 5. The knockout stage featured the round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final. The knockout stage matches were held in various host cities across Europe.
- 6. The final was held at Wembley Stadium in London, England, on July 11, 2021.
- 7. Italy emerged as the champions of Euro 2020, defeating England in a penalty shootout in the final. It was Italy's second European Championship title, having previously won in 1968.
- 8. England finished as the runners-up, their best performance in a major tournament since winning the World Cup in 1966.
- 9. Belgium, Denmark, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Spain, and Ukraine were the other teams that reached the quarter-finals of the tournament.
- 10. The Euro 2020 tournament was praised for its exciting matches, memorable moments, and the return of fans to the stadiums after the disruption caused by the pandemic.