podcastsinenglish Level 2.125 The Euros
May 26, 2016
Get ready for the UEFA European Championship! The hosts discuss the tournament's location and format, detailing how teams will progress through six groups. Discover England's past performance and the excitement around first-time finalists, while also exploring the controversy over the official anthem’s language. Predictions heat up as Richard hints at Germany as a top contender. Join the discussion and share your thoughts on who will lift the trophy!
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France Hosts The 2016 Euros
- The UEFA European Championship in 2016 takes place in France from 10 June to 10 July across ten venues.
- This is the third time France has hosted the finals, having hosted in 1960 and 1984 when they won.
Expanded Format With 24 Teams
- For the first time the tournament features 24 teams in six groups of four, running a group stage then knockouts.
- Top two in each group advance and the four best third-placed teams fill the remaining spots to make the last 16.
Historical Winners And England's Record
- Germany and Spain have each won the Euros three times while France have won twice.
- England has never reached a final, with their best result being a semi-final in 1996 when they hosted.