UEFA European Championship: Where is it held?
The UEFA European Championship, commonly known as the Euro, is a prestigious international football tournament held every four years. It brings together the top national teams from Europe to compete for the title of European champions. The tournament has a rich history and is eagerly anticipated by football fans worldwide.
The location of the Euro tournament varies each edition, as it is hosted by different countries. The selection process involves a bidding system where interested nations submit their proposals to the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). The final decision is made by the UEFA Executive Committee, considering factors such as infrastructure, stadiums, accommodation, transportation, and overall readiness to host such a major sporting event.
The upcoming Euro tournament, Euro 2020, scheduled to take place in 2021 due to the COVID19 pandemic, is set to be a unique edition that will be hosted across multiple European cities. This approach was chosen to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the tournament and allow more countries to participate in the hosting.
The matches of Euro 2020 will be played in 11 different cities across Europe, representing 11 different countries. The selected cities and stadiums are as follows:
1. Amsterdam, Netherlands – Johan Cruyff Arena
2. Baku, Azerbaijan – Baku Olympic Stadium
3. Bucharest, Romania – National Arena Bucharest
4. Budapest, Hungary – Puskás Aréna
5. Copenhagen, Denmark – Parken Stadium
6. Glasgow, Scotland – Hampden Park
7. London, England – Wembley Stadium
8. Munich, Germany – Allianz Arena
9. Rome, Italy – Stadio Olimpico
10. Saint Petersburg, Russia – Krestovsky Stadium
11. Seville, Spain – Estadio La Cartuja
These venues were selected based on their capacity, infrastructure, and geographical distribution. Each city will host a combination of group stage matches, including one or more knockout stage matches. The semifinals and the final will be held at Wembley Stadium in London, England.
This unique concept of hosting the Euro across multiple cities aims to promote accessibility and diversity, allowing fans from different countries to experience the tournament without the need for extensive travel. It also reduces the burden on a single host nation and spreads the economic and social benefits among multiple regions.
In conclusion, the UEFA European Championship, Euro, is held in various countries across Europe. The upcoming Euro 2020 will be hosted in 11 cities, representing 11 different countries. This multicity approach aims to celebrate the tournament's anniversary, enhance accessibility for fans, and distribute the benefits among various regions. Football enthusiasts eagerly await this prestigious event, which showcases the best of European football.
