Delayed Tournament Comes To A Close

UEFA EURO 2020: An Overview

Delayed Tournament Comes to a Close

The 2020 UEFA European Football Championship, more commonly known as UEFA Euro 2020, finally concluded on July 11th, 2021 after a year-long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament, which was initially scheduled to take place in 2020, featured 24 teams competing across 11 host cities in Europe.

Hosts and Matches

UEFA Euro 2020 was the first edition of the tournament to be hosted in multiple countries, with matches taking place in Amsterdam, Baku, Bucharest, Budapest, Copenhagen, Glasgow, London, Munich, Rome, Saint Petersburg, and Seville. A total of 51 matches were played, culminating in the final at Wembley Stadium in London.

Winners and Highlights

Italy emerged victorious, defeating England in a penalty shootout to claim their second European Championship title. The tournament also witnessed several notable performances, including Cristiano Ronaldo's record-breaking goal tally and Kasper Schmeichel's heroic saves for Denmark.