Graphic shows European Championship and World Cup match play balls since 2000, with technical details of adidas Uniforia matchball for Euro 2020.
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Introducing the Adidas Uniforia

By Chris Dinsdale

June 11, 2021 - July 11, 2021 - The UEFA European Championships -- delayed for one year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but retaining the UEFA Euro 2020 title -- take place across Europe. The official match ball for Euro 2020, the adidas Uniforia, is designed to celebrate inclusiveness, reflecting that the tournament is being hosted by 12 cities across Europe.

Italy will open the tournament against Turkey in Rome on June 11. An exciting England team begin their campaign with a repeat of their World Cup 2018 semi-final against Croatia, while France and Germany kick off Group F -- which also includes reigning champions Portugal -- with a highly anticipated contest. Competition debutants Finland and North Macedonia start their UEFA Euro adventure against Denmark and Austria respectively.

Since the first European Championships in 1960, ten teams have lifted the trophy -- Germany and Spain are both aiming to hoist the Henri Delaunay Cup for a fourth time, with the former targeting their first title since 1996.

A total of 51 matches will be played at 12 venues over four weeks, with the final taking place at Wembley Stadium in London on July 11.

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PUBLISHED: 13/04/2021; STORY: Graphic News
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