Football fans can rejoice – the Euros are on this year. After being postponed in summer 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 24-team tournament is set to kick off on June 11 and end on July 11 this year. Wondering who’s playing and where the games will be staged? Here’s your ultimate guide to Euro 2021.
Where Will Euro 2021 Take Place?
The games in this year’s festival of football will take place across 11 host cities. Dublin and Bilbao were recently dropped from the roster for refusing to guarantee spectator attendance for the games planned in the respective countries. Seville was added in place of Bilbao, while Dublin’s four games will be played in St. Petersburg and London.
The opening match on June 11 will be held at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, while Wembley Stadium in London will stage the semi-finals and final. The nine remaining host cities include:
- Petersburg, Krestovsky Stadium
- Munich, Allianz Arena
- Glasgow, Hampden Park
- Copenhagen, Parken Stadium
- Budapest, Puskas Arena
- Bucharest, Arena Nationala
- Seville, Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium
- Baku, Olympic Stadium
- Amsterdam, Johan Cruyff Arena
Which Teams Are Competing in Euro 2021?
The 24 teams participating in Euro 2021 have been grouped off after drawing. The respective groupings are as follows:
- Group A: Italy, Switzerland, Turkey, Wales
- Group B: Belgium, Russia, Denmark, Finland
- Group C: Ukraine, Netherlands, Austria, North Macedonia
- Group D: England, Croatia, Czech Republic, Scotland
- Group E: Spain, Poland, Sweden, Slovakia
- Group F: Germany, France, Portugal, Hungary
The Biggest Euro 2021 Games to Get Excited About
This year’s Euro features historic match-ups that offer plenty for fans to get excited about. Here are some of the starting highlights you shouldn’t miss.
Turkey vs. Italy, June 11 – The opening game features Turkey in their first big tournament encounter in 21 years. They have a terrible track record in Euro opening games, having lost all four they’ve played. They also haven’t beaten Italy in the last ten games they’ve played against one another. Fans will be on the edge of their seats, waiting to watch the country fight for its redemption in Rome.
Denmark vs. Finland, June 12 – Finland is making its debut in a major men’s tournament for the first time in 110 years. As if that weren’t exciting enough, they’re playing against an opponent they’ve faced 59 times in the past.
England vs. Scotland, June 18 – The last time England hosted the Euro was in 1996, and their second game was against Scotland. This is the first time Scotland is appearing in a Euro tournament since then, though the two teams have faced off 114 times in the past. As if the football history weren’t intriguing enough, it’s England vs. Scotland. Enough said.
How to Stream the Tournament Online
With travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most international fans won’t be able to watch the games in person. Thankfully, there are plenty of high-quality streaming options available, so you won’t have to miss out on a moment.
Before the games begin, download a VPN app to stream from the best sources no matter where you are in the world. With a VPN, you can connect to a server in a country outside of your own, which allows you access to all the highest quality content they have to offer.
