Eurocopa

Euro cup 2016

The European Championship, officially known as the UEFA European Championship, is a football competition held every four years between the national teams of Europe. Organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), it is one of the most prestigious and followed tournaments in the world.

Winning selection for the Euro Cup 2016

After passing the different phases, this has been the winning selection:

  • Portugal national team Portugal

Matches to be played in the Euro Cup 2016

Male
    • logo Eurocopa 2016
    • 10/07/2016 Finalized
      Portugal national team
      PRT 1
      Francia national team
      FRA 0
      • 10/07/2016 Finalized
        (Stade de France in Paris)
        Portugal Portugal national team 1
        -
        0 Francia national team Francia
      • 11/06/2016 Finalized
        (Stade Felix Bollaert-Delelis in Lens)
        Albania Albania national team 0
        -
        1 Suiza national team Suiza
      • 11/06/2016 Finalized
        (Stade Vélodrome in Marseille)
        Inglaterra Inglaterra national team 1
        -
        1 Rusia national team Rusia
      • 10/06/2016 Finalized
        Francia Francia national team 2
        -
        1 Rumanía national team Rumanía
      • 11/06/2016 Finalized
        Gales Gales national team 2
        -
        1 Eslovaquia national team Eslovaquia
      • 12/06/2016 Finalized
        Turquía Turquía national team 0
        -
        1 Croacia national team Croacia
      • 12/06/2016 Finalized
        Polonia Polonia national team 1
        -
        0 Irlanda del Norte national team Irlanda del Norte
      • 12/06/2016 Finalized
        Alemania Alemania national team 2
        -
        0 Ucrania national team Ucrania
      • 13/06/2016 Finalized
        España España national team 1
        -
        0 República Checa national team República Checa
      • 13/06/2016 Finalized
        Irlanda Irlanda national team 1
        -
        1 Suecia national team Suecia
      • 13/06/2016 Finalized
        Bélgica Bélgica national team 0
        -
        2 Italia national team Italia
      • 14/06/2016 Finalized
        Austria Austria national team 0
        -
        2 Hungría national team Hungría
      • 14/06/2016 Finalized
        Portugal Portugal national team 1
        -
        1 Islandia national team Islandia
      • 15/06/2016 Finalized
        Rusia Rusia national team 1
        -
        2 Eslovaquia national team Eslovaquia
      • 15/06/2016 Finalized
        Rumanía Rumanía national team 1
        -
        1 Suiza national team Suiza
      • 15/06/2016 Finalized
        Francia Francia national team 2
        -
        0 Albania national team Albania
      • 16/06/2016 Finalized
        Inglaterra Inglaterra national team 2
        -
        1 Gales national team Gales
      • 16/06/2016 Finalized
        Ucrania Ucrania national team 0
        -
        2 Irlanda del Norte national team Irlanda del Norte
      • 16/06/2016 Finalized
        Alemania Alemania national team 0
        -
        0 Polonia national team Polonia
      • 17/06/2016 Finalized
        Italia Italia national team 1
        -
        0 Suecia national team Suecia
      • 17/06/2016 Finalized
        República Checa República Checa national team 2
        -
        2 Croacia national team Croacia
      • 17/06/2016 Finalized
        España España national team 3
        -
        0 Turquía national team Turquía
      • 18/06/2016 Finalized
        Bélgica Bélgica national team 3
        -
        0 Irlanda national team Irlanda
      • 18/06/2016 Finalized
        Islandia Islandia national team 1
        -
        1 Hungría national team Hungría
      • 18/06/2016 Finalized
        Portugal Portugal national team 0
        -
        0 Austria national team Austria
      • 19/06/2016 Finalized
        Rumanía Rumanía national team 0
        -
        1 Albania national team Albania
      • 19/06/2016 Finalized
        Suiza Suiza national team 0
        -
        0 Francia national team Francia
      • 20/06/2016 Finalized
        Eslovaquia Eslovaquia national team 0
        -
        0 Inglaterra national team Inglaterra
      • 20/06/2016 Finalized
        Rusia Rusia national team 0
        -
        3 Gales national team Gales
      • 21/06/2016 Finalized
        Irlanda del Norte Irlanda del Norte national team 0
        -
        1 Alemania national team Alemania
      • 21/06/2016 Finalized
        Ucrania Ucrania national team 0
        -
        1 Polonia national team Polonia
      • 21/06/2016 Finalized
        República Checa República Checa national team 0
        -
        2 Turquía national team Turquía
      • 21/06/2016 Finalized
        Croacia Croacia national team 2
        -
        1 España national team España
      • 22/06/2016 Finalized
        Islandia Islandia national team 2
        -
        1 Austria national team Austria
      • 22/06/2016 Finalized
        Hungría Hungría national team 3
        -
        3 Portugal national team Portugal
      • 22/06/2016 Finalized
        Suecia Suecia national team 0
        -
        1 Bélgica national team Bélgica
      • 22/06/2016 Finalized
        Italia Italia national team 0
        -
        1 Irlanda national team Irlanda
      • 25/06/2016 Finalized
        Suiza Suiza national team 1 (4)
        -
        1 (5) Polonia national team Polonia
      • 25/06/2016 Finalized
        Gales Gales national team 1
        -
        0 Irlanda del Norte national team Irlanda del Norte
      • 25/06/2016 Finalized
        Croacia Croacia national team 0
        -
        1 Portugal national team Portugal
      • 26/06/2016 Finalized
        Francia Francia national team 2
        -
        1 Irlanda national team Irlanda
      • 26/06/2016 Finalized
        Alemania Alemania national team 3
        -
        0 Eslovaquia national team Eslovaquia
      • 26/06/2016 Finalized
        Hungría Hungría national team 0
        -
        4 Bélgica national team Bélgica
      • 27/06/2016 Finalized
        Italia Italia national team 2
        -
        0 España national team España
      • 27/06/2016 Finalized
        Inglaterra Inglaterra national team 1
        -
        2 Islandia national team Islandia
      • 30/06/2016 Finalized
        Polonia Polonia national team 1 (3)
        -
        1 (5) Portugal national team Portugal
      • 01/07/2016 Finalized
        Gales Gales national team 3
        -
        1 Bélgica national team Bélgica
      • 02/07/2016 Finalized
        Alemania Alemania national team 1 (6)
        -
        1 (5) Italia national team Italia
      • 03/07/2016 Finalized
        Francia Francia national team 5
        -
        2 Islandia national team Islandia
      • 06/07/2016 Finalized
        Portugal Portugal national team 2
        -
        0 Gales national team Gales
      • 07/07/2016 Finalized
        Alemania Alemania national team 0
        -
        2 Francia national team Francia

Groups resulting from the draw

The formation of the European Football Championship groups is carried out through a draw, following a structured process based on certain criteria established by UEFA. Here I explain the general procedure:

Male
    • Group A
      • Suiza national team Suiza
      • Albania national team Albania
    • Group B
      • Rusia national team Rusia
      • Inglaterra national team Inglaterra

1. Classification and Participation

  • First, national teams must qualify for the tournament through the UEFA qualifying rounds.
  • In the final phase, 24 national teams usually participate.

2. Draw Hype

  • Qualified teams are divided into four pots (Pots), based on their position in the UEFA national team coefficient ranking or their performance in recent qualifying tournaments.
  • Pot 1 contains the highest-ranked teams, Pot 2 the next best group, and so on until Pot 4.

3. Distribution in Groups

  • The draw is carried out to distribute the teams into the different groups (generally from A to F), each with 4 teams.
  • During the draw, balls are drawn from each pot to assign teams to groups.
  • An established order is followed to ensure a balanced distribution.

4. Rules and Restrictions

  • Certain rules and restrictions apply to prevent teams from the same federation from facing each other in the group stage.
  • There may also be restrictions based on geopolitical or logistical criteria.

5. Hosts and Location

  • If there are host countries, their teams may have predetermined places in the groups to ensure they play in their country.
  • This process takes place in a public ceremony, broadcast globally, and supervised by UEFA representatives to ensure transparency and fairness.

Soccer stadiums for the Euro Cup 2016

In the Euro Cup, football is played in some of the most impressive and emblematic stadiums of the host country. These stadiums not only provide a platform for athletes to showcase their skills, but also reflect the country's rich sporting and architectural culture. Each location has been meticulously selected to offer an unforgettable experience to players and fans.

Male
    • Stade Felix Bollaert-Delelis in Lens stadium Stade Felix Bollaert-Delelis in Lens
    • Stade Vélodrome in Marseille stadium Stade Vélodrome in Marseille
    • Stade de France in Paris stadium Stade de France in Paris

Other Euro Cups

Regulations in the Euro Cup

The Euro Cup regulations, regulated by UEFA, cover a wide range of aspects of the tournament, from the qualifying phase to the final tournament. Here I summarize some key points of the Euro Cup regulations:

Qualification Phase

1. League System:

  • The teams are divided into groups by draw, and play home and away matches.
  • The best teams in each group qualify for the final phase.

2. Play-offs:

Teams that do not qualify directly through the group stage can be given a second chance through the play-offs, based on their performance in the UEFA Nations League.

Final phase

1. Tournament Format

  • 24 teams participate, divided into 6 groups of 4 teams each.
  • Each team plays against the other three teams in its group.

2. Group Classification

The two best teams in each group, along with the four best third places, advance to the knockout phase (round of 16).

Group Stage Tie Breaking Criteria

  • Points obtained in all group matches.
  • Direct confrontations between tied teams.
  • Goal difference in direct confrontations.
  • Goals scored in direct confrontations.
  • If there is still a tie, criteria such as goal difference in all group matches, goals scored in all group matches, and if necessary, fair play ranking are applied.

Direct Elimination Phase

1. Format

  • Round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals and the final.
  • Direct elimination matches, where the winning team advances and the loser is eliminated.

2. Extra Time and Penalties

  • In the event of a tie after regulation time, a 30-minute extra time is played (two 15-minute halves).
  • If the tie persists, the winner is decided by a penalty shootout.

General rules

1. Number of Players

  • Each team can enter a roster of 23 players, including three goalkeepers.
  • Substitutions: Five substitutions are allowed per match, with a sixth allowed in extra time.

2. Fair Play and Sanctions

  • Accumulated yellow cards can lead to suspensions.
  • UEFA promotes fair play and may impose sanctions for unsportsmanlike conduct, racism, and other violations.

These regulations are designed to ensure a fair, competitive and well-organized tournament. UEFA publishes detailed official regulations before each tournament, which is accessible to teams and the public.

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