While the idea of hosting it in 11 different countries has endured, some of the specific locations have changed. The biggest is that while it retained its name, it’s actually happening in the summer of 2021 after the Covid-19 pandemic forced it to be moved from the previous summer. Once envisioned as a grand celebration of its 60th anniversary, Euro 2020 has undergone a few notable changes. Nevertheless, UEFA has decided to continue with their vision and carry out a bigger and improved European Championship.
The coronavirus pandemic stopped the entire footballing world in 2020, and the Euros were not the only casualty - but they may have been the biggest. It’s been jarring when we consider that next year, there will be a World Cup without there having been a Euros the previous summer.īut that’s where we currently stand.