UEFA EURO 2020: A Comprehensive Overview
Tournament Overview
The UEFA EURO 2020 tournament, originally scheduled for 2020 but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, took place from June 11th to July 11th, 2021. The 51 games of the tournament were held across 11 host cities in various countries.
Host Cities and Schedule
The 11 host cities for EURO 2020 were:
- London (England)
- Munich (Germany)
- Rome (Italy)
- Baku (Azerbaijan)
- Saint Petersburg (Russia)
- Budapest (Hungary)
- Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Bucharest (Romania)
- Glasgow (Scotland)
- Copenhagen (Denmark)
- Seville (Spain)
The tournament kicked off with a group stage, followed by knockout rounds, which included the round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final.
Tournament Results
Italy emerged as the winner of EURO 2020, defeating England in a penalty shootout in the final held at Wembley Stadium in London. Spain finished third, and Denmark finished fourth.
Key Players and Matches
The tournament featured several standout players, including:
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
- Harry Kane (England)
- Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium)
- Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy)
- England's 2-0 victory over Germany in the round of 16
- Italy's 1-1 draw with Spain in the semi-finals, resulting in a penalty shootout victory for Italy
- The heart-stopping final between Italy and England, decided on penalty kicks
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