Introduction
The excitement of football fans around the world is building as Euro 2020, Europe's biggest football tournament, draws near. This much-anticipated event will see 24 of Europe's best teams come together to compete for the title of European champions. The tournament was initially meant to take place in 2020 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But now, it is set to take place across different countries in Europe from June 11th to July 11th, 2021.
The Format
The Euro 2020 format is slightly different from previous editions. The competition will kick-off with the group stages, which will see the 24 teams divided into six groups of four. Each team will play against the other teams in their group once. The top two teams from each group, plus the four best third-placed teams, will then progress to the knockout rounds.
The knockout rounds will comprise of the round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final. All knockout-round matches will be held in a single-leg format. In the case of a tie in any knockout match, extra time and penalty shootouts will be used to determine the winner.
The Host Cities
Euro 2020 will be the first time that the tournament will be held in different countries across Europe. The host cities include nine cities in total, spread across the continent. The host cities are Amsterdam, Baku, Bucharest, Budapest, Copenhagen, Glasgow, London, Munich, and Rome.
The Semi-finals and finals will be held at London’s Wembley Stadium, which has a capacity of 90,000 people. The stadium has hosted major football events such as the UEFA Champions League final and the World Cup Final. The final stage of Euro 2020 promises to be an incredibly exciting and unforgettable event for football fans around the world.
The Contenders
Many top teams from around Europe will be looking to claim the title of European champions this year. The current holders, Portugal, will be looking to defend their title, while other teams such as France, Germany, Spain, and Italy will also be strong contenders.
Despite being a relatively young team, England is also among the favorites to win the tournament. With a host of stars such as Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, and Marcus Rashford, England has a strong squad and will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage by making it to the final stages of the tournament.
Conclusion
Euro 2020 is set to be a fantastic event that will showcase the best of European football. Football fans around the world can look forward to a thrilling competition where the continent's top teams will battle it out for the title of European champions. With the tournament set to take place across different cities in Europe, fans will have a unique opportunity to experience the excitement and passion of football in different parts of the continent. Let the games begin!
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