The spread of the Covid-19 epidemic last year caused the postponement of many sporting events, including the European Championship 2020, which will kick off next Friday, and 11 countries are preparing to host one of the most prominent international sports competitions.
In this report, the British newspaper "The Independent" reviews the most important dates expected in the 16th European Championship, from the kickoff on the 11th of next month to the final match.
The Portuguese team is defending the title, which it won in the last edition at Saint-Denis Stadium in the French capital (Paris), and his task does not seem easy;
Especially as he plays in the first round of the "Group of Death", which includes the two champions of the past two World Cups, Germany and France, along with Hungary.
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This edition will be the first tournament to be held in 11 countries, namely Italy, Azerbaijan, Denmark, Russia, the Netherlands, Romania, England, Scotland, Hungary, Germany and Spain.
Below, everything you need to know about the tournament.
1- When does Euro 2020 start?
And when does it end?
The tournament begins on Friday, 11 June at the Stadio Olimpico in the Italian capital (Rome).
The tournament ends with the final match at Wembley Stadium in the British capital (London) on Sunday 11 July.
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2- What are groups?
Group A: Turkey, Italy, Wales, Switzerland.
Group B: Denmark, Finland, Belgium, Russia.
Group C: Netherlands, Ukraine, Austria, North Macedonia.
Group D: England, Croatia, Czech Republic, Scotland.
Group E: Spain, Sweden, Poland, Slovakia.
Group F: Germany, France, Portugal, Hungary.
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3- What are the stadiums where the matches will be held?
Rome (Olympico).
Baku (Olympic Stadium).
Copenhagen (Parken Stadium).
Saint Petersburg (St. Petersburg Stadium).
Amsterdam (Johan Cruyff Arena).
Bucharest (National Stadium).
London (Wembley Stadium).
Budapest (Puskas Arena).
Munich (Allianz Arena).
Seville (La Cartuja Stadium).
Glasgow (Hampden Park).
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4- How many fans will be allowed to attend the matches?
It has not yet been decided;
But the European Union “UEFA” (UEFA) stipulated a pledge of public attendance at the tournament matches, and some stadiums have already announced that fans will be allowed to attend the matches, as Wembley Stadium pledged to receive approximately 25% of its total capacity, with the possibility of increasing the number if restrictions were eased. imposed in England.
Glasgow is looking to receive about 25% of the total capacity of Hampden Park, and other stadiums, such as St Petersburg, have announced that they will receive about 50% of their capacity during the tournament, while Budapest hopes to host matches with fully filled stands.
5- What about tickets?
The pre-postponement ticket sales process saw the highest turnout in a major tournament ever, with more than 19 million people applying to purchase two million tickets available, and UEFA gave fans the opportunity to return tickets with a refund in December, with the possibility of Extension of time until April 22nd.
For matches that are expected to witness a large crowd, the number of tickets that will be provided has not yet been determined.
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6- What is the match schedule?
First - the group stage:
Friday 11 June
Match No. 1 between Turkey and Italy in Group A, to be held in Rome.
Saturday 12 June
Match 2 between Wales and Switzerland in Group A will be held in Baku.
Match 3 is between Denmark and Finland in Group B, to be held in Copenhagen.
Match 4 is between Belgium and Russia in Group B, to be held in Saint Petersburg.
Sunday 13th June
Match 5 between the Netherlands and Ukraine in Group C will be held in Amsterdam.
Match 6 Austria and North Macedonia, Group C, will be held in Bucharest.
Match 7 between England and Croatia in Group D will be held in London.
Monday 14 June
Match 8 between Scotland and the Czech Republic, in Group D, will be held in Glasgow.
Match 9 between Poland and Slovakia in Group E, to be held in Saint Petersburg.
Match 10 Spain and Sweden in Group E, to be held in Seville.
Tuesday 15 June
Match 11 Hungary and Portugal in Group F, to be held in Budapest.
Match 12 between France and Germany in Group F, to be held in Munich.
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Wednesday 16 June
Match 13 between Turkey and Wales in Group A, to be held in Baku.
Match 14 Italy and Switzerland, Group A, will be held in Rome.
Match 15 between Denmark and Belgium in Group B, to be held in Copenhagen.
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The 16th match between Finland and Russia in Group B will be held in Saint Petersburg.
Match 17 Netherlands and Austria, Group C, will be held in Amsterdam.
The 18th match between Ukraine and North Macedonia in Group C will be held in Bucharest.
Friday 18 June
Match 19 between Croatia and the Czech Republic in Group D, to be held in Glasgow.
Match 20 between England and Scotland in Group D, to be held in London.
Match 21 between Sweden and Slovakia in Group E, to be held in Saint Petersburg.
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Match 22 between Spain and Poland in Group E, to be held in Seville.
The 23rd match between Hungary and France in Group F will be held in Budapest.
Match 24 between Portugal and Germany in Group F, to be held in Munich.
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Sunday 20 June
The 25th match between Switzerland and Turkey in Group A will be held in Baku.
The 26th match between Italy and Wales in Group A will be held in Rome.
Monday June 21
Match 27 between Russia and Denmark in Group B, to be held in Copenhagen.
The 28th match between Finland and Belgium in Group B will be held in Saint Petersburg.
The 29th match between North Macedonia and the Netherlands in Group C will be held in Amsterdam.
The 30th match between Ukraine and Austria, Group C, will be held in Bucharest.
Tuesday 22 June
Match 31 between Croatia and Scotland in Group D, to be held in Glasgow.
The 32nd match between the Czech Republic and England in Group D will be held in London.
Wednesday 23 June
Match 33 between Sweden and Poland in Group E, to be held in Seville.
Match 34 Slovakia and Spain in Group E will be held in Saint Petersburg.
The 35th match between Portugal and France in Group F will be held in Budapest.
The 36th match between Germany and Hungary in Group F will be held in Munich.
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Second - the final price round:
Saturday 26th June
Match 37 between the leaders of Group (A) against the second group (C), to be held in London.
The 38th match between the second group (A) against the second group (B), will be held in Amsterdam.
Sunday 27 June
Match 39 between the leaders of Group (B) against the third group (A-D-E-F) and will be held in Seville.
The 40th match between the leaders of Group C against the third of Group (D-E-O), will be held in Budapest.
Monday 28th June
Match 41 between the leaders of the group against the third group (A-B-C), will be held in Bucharest.
Match 42 between the second group (D) against the second group (E), to be held in Copenhagen.
Tuesday 29th June
Match 43 between the leaders of Group (E) against the third group (A-B-C-D), to be held in Glasgow.
Match 44 between the leaders of Group (D) against the second group (F), and will be held in London.
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Third - Quarter-finals:
Friday 2 July
Match 45 between the winner of Match 41 against the winner of Match 42, to be held in Saint Petersburg.
Match 46 between the winner of match 39 against the winner of match 37, to be held in Munich.
Saturday 3 July
Match 47 between the winner of match 40 against the winner of match 38, to be held in Baku.
Match 48 between the winner of match 43 against the winner of match 44, to be held in Rome.
Fourth - semi-finals:
Tuesday 6 July
Match 49 between the winner of match 45 against the winner of match 46, to be held in London.
Wednesday 7 July
Match 50 between the winner of Match 48 against the winner of Match 47, to be held in London.
خامسا- المباراة النهائية:
الأحد 11 يوليو/تموز
المباراة 51 بين الفائز في المباراة 49 ضد الفائز في المباراة 50، وتقام بمدينة لندن.