# Euro 2020: The Postponed European Championship ## Introduction Euro 2020, officially known as UEFA Euro 2020, was the 16th edition of the UEFA European Championship for men's national teams. Originally scheduled for 2020, the tournament was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, making it the first European championship to be held in multiple countries. The final took place on July 11, 2021, at Wembley Stadium in London, where Italy defeated England 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular and extra time. ## Background and History The tournament was initially planned for 12 host cities across 12 countries, but UEFA reduced the number to 11 cities in 11 countries following the pandemic. The decision to postpone the event was made on March 17, 2020, with the final date set for July 11, 2021. The official name remained