2021 European Football Championship Schedule

The 2021 European Football Championship, commonly referred to as Euro 2021, was the 16th edition of the UEFA European Football Championship, the quadrennial international men's football championship organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). The tournament was scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 11, 2021. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tournament was postponed to 2021.

Group Stage Schedule

The group stage of Euro 2021 consisted of 24 teams, divided into six groups of four teams each. The teams played each other in a round-robin format, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stage. The knockout stage consisted of a round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final. Here is the group stage schedule:

Group A: Italy vs. Turkey (5:00 pm CEST), Wales vs. Switzerland (8:00 pm CEST)

Group A: Italy vs. Switzerland (5:00 pm CEST), Turkey vs. Wales (8:00 pm CEST)

Group B: Denmark vs. Finland (5:00 pm CEST), Belgium vs. Russia (8:00 pm CEST)

Group B: Finland vs. Russia (5:00 pm CEST), Denmark vs. Belgium (8:00 pm CEST)

Group C: Austria vs. North Macedonia (5:00 pm CEST), Netherlands vs. Ukraine (8:00 pm CEST)

Group C: Netherlands vs. Austria (5:00 pm CEST), Ukraine vs. North Macedonia (8:00 pm CEST)

Group D: England vs. Croatia (5:00 pm CEST), Scotland vs. Czech Republic (8:00 pm CEST)

Group D: Croatia vs. Scotland (5:00 pm CEST), England vs. Czech Republic (8:00 pm CEST)

Group E: Spain vs. Sweden (5:00 pm CEST), Poland vs. Slovakia (8:00 pm CEST)

Group E: Sweden vs. Poland (5:00 pm CEST), Spain vs. Slovakia (8:00 pm CEST)

Group F: Hungary vs. France (5:00 pm CEST), Portugal vs. Germany (8:00 pm CEST)

Group F: France vs. Germany (5:00 pm CEST), Hungary vs. Portugal (8:00 pm CEST)

Knockout Stage Schedule

The knockout stage of Euro 2021 consisted of 16 teams, with the winners and runners-up from each group advancing to the round of 16. The knockout stage schedule was as follows:

Round of 16: Winner Group A vs. Runner-up Group B (5:00 pm CEST), Winner Group B vs. Runner-up Group A (8:00 pm CEST)

Round of 16: Winner Group C vs. Runner-up Group D (5:00 pm CEST), Winner Group D vs. Runner-up Group C (8:00 pm CEST)

Round of 16: Winner Group E vs. Runner-up Group F (5:00 pm CEST), Winner Group F vs. Runner-up Group E (8:00 pm CEST)

Quarterfinals: Winner Round of 16 1 vs. Winner Round of 16 4 (5:00 pm CEST), Winner Round of 16 2 vs. Winner Round of 16 3 (8:00 pm CEST)

Quarterfinals: Winner Round of 16 5 vs. Winner Round of 16 8 (5:00 pm CEST), Winner Round of 16 6 vs. Winner Round of 16 7 (8:00 pm CEST)

Semifinals: Winner Quarterfinals 1 vs. Winner Quarterfinals 4 (5:00 pm CEST), Winner Quarterfinals 2 vs. Winner Quarterfinals 3 (8:00 pm CEST)

Final: Winner Semifinals 1 vs. Winner Semifinals 2 (8:00 pm CEST)

Conclusion

As the summer of 2021 unfolded, the 2021 European Football Championship brought together the best teams and players from across Europe. With its unique format and captivating matches, the tournament captivated audiences worldwide. From the group stage to the final, the tournament showcased the skills of the world's top footballers. In the end, Italy emerged victorious, lifting the coveted European Championship trophy.