UEFA Euro 2020

European football tournament.

Euro 2020 was held across 11 European countries from June 11 to July 11, 2021, after being postponed for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament maintained its original name despite taking place in 2021. It featured 24 teams divided into six groups, with matches played in cities including London, Rome, Munich, and St. Petersburg. The opening match saw Italy defeat Turkey 3-0 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

Group F emerged as particularly competitive, featuring France, Germany, Portugal, and Hungary. In the group stages, Italy impressed with three wins and no goals conceded, while England topped their group without conceding. The tournament saw several surprises, including the early exits of France and Germany in the round of 16, and Denmark's inspiring run to the semi-finals following Christian Eriksen's on-field cardiac arrest in their opening match.

The final took place at Wembley Stadium in London on July 11, where Italy faced England. In a tense match that went to penalties after a 1-1 draw, Italy emerged victorious with a 3-2 shootout win. This marked Italy's second European Championship title, coming 53 years after their first triumph in 1968.

Cristiano Ronaldo finished as the tournament's top scorer with five goals, despite Portugal's early exit in the round of 16. Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy was named Player of the Tournament for his crucial saves, particularly in the final's penalty shootout. Euro 2020 was memorable for its unique pan-European format and the resilience shown in organizing a major tournament amid a global pandemic. The next European Championship, Euro 2024, was set to return to a single-host format, with Germany selected as the host nation.