⚽️ UEFA Euro 2020 Match-day 1- Previews, Team News, Live Updates, Stats and More

Advantage Italy in Group A.

June 16: Turkey vs. Wales, Baku
June 16: Italy vs. Switzerland, Rome

June 20: Italy vs. Wales, Rome
June 20: Switzerland vs. Turkey, Baku

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Breel Embolo’s game by numbers vs. Wales:

41 touches
9 touches in opp. box
9 duels won
6 shots
3 take-ons
3 shots on target
2 chances created
1 goal

The UEFA Star of the Match. :star:

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39% - Since the start of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, Christian Eriksen has been directly involved in 39% of Denmark’s goals in competitive matches (Finals + Qualifiers + Nations League), scoring 23 and setting up a further seven (30 out of 77).

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10 - Teemu Pukki scored 10 goals in the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifiers, eight more than any other Finn (Fredrik Jensen, 2 goals). This is the most ever scored by a Finnish player in a single qualification campaign for a major tournament (World Cup + European Championships).

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Group B

DENMARK

Group B fixtures
12/06: Denmark vs Finland (Copenhagen)
17/06: Denmark vs Belgium (Copenhagen)
21/06: Russia vs Denmark (Copenhagen)

Qualifying
Group D record: P8 W4 D4 L0 F23 A6
Qualifying top scorer: Christian Eriksen (5)

Pedigree
UEFA EURO best: winners (1992)
UEFA EURO 2016: did not qualify

Coach: Kasper Hjulmand
Appointed to succeed Åge Hareide after the originally scheduled finals, the former Nordsjælland coach took over anyway in July 2020.

Key player: Christian Eriksen
With more than 100 caps in the bag, the 29-year-old is among the world’s best attacking midfielders, a technical player who makes Denmark tick.

One to watch: Andreas Skov Olsen
The Bologna striker has struck three goals and provided four assists in 179 minutes for Denmark spread over five appearances.

Did you know?
Denmark failed to qualify for EURO '92 but were drafted in ten days before it started after Yugoslavia were excluded.

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GROUP B

FINLAND

Group B fixtures
12/06: Denmark vs Finland (Copenhagen)
16/06: Finland vs Russia (St Petersburg)
21/06: Finland vs Belgium (St Petersburg)

Qualifying
Group J record: P10 W6 D0 L4 F16 A10
Qualifying top scorer: Teemu Pukki (10)

Pedigree
UEFA EURO best: N/A
UEFA EURO 2016: did not qualify

Coach: Markku Kanerva
A five-time Finnish champion with HJK, Kanerva spent 12 years with the Under-21 national team and as assistant to the senior side before taking the reins in 2016.

Key player: Teemu Pukki
Long earmarked as a player of great goalscoring talent, Pukki has found another gear since signing for Norwich in 2018. His goals have powered Finland’s recent success.

One to watch: Fredrik Jensen
The 23-year-old Augsburg winger has hit the ground running with the senior national team, developing a happy knack of chipping in with goals.

Did you know?
Prior to Finland’s qualification for 2020, some 33 of UEFA’s 55 national association members had previously graced a EURO finals.

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:rotating_light: | INTERRUPTED

The match between Denmark and Finland has been interrupted following Christian Eriksen’s collapse on the pitch.

We’re hoping everything turns out well for the Denmark’s no. 10. :muscle:

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OFFICIAL: UEFA have announced the match between Denmark and Finland has now been suspended.

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All thoughts and prayers with Christian Eriksen :pray:

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This doesn’t look good :broken_heart:

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This is shocking! :pensive:

Thoughts and prayers for Eriksen’s good health and recovery. :pray: :heart:

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According to the @beINSPORTS reporter, Eriksen left the stadium in a stable state and he’s still alive. :pray:t3:

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UEFA STATEMENT:

Following the medical emergency involving Denmark’s player Christian Eriksen, a crisis meeting has taken place with both teams and match officials and further information will be communicated at 19:45 CET.

The player has been transferred to the hospital and has been stabilised.

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OFFICIAL: The Danish FA have confirmed Christian Eriksen is awake and is having further examination at the hospital.

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“Christian Eriksen is awake and having further examinations,” according to a Danish FA statement :pray:

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BELGIUM :belgium:

Group B fixtures

12/06: Belgium vs Russia (St Petersburg)
17/06: Denmark vs Belgium (Copenhagen)
21/06: Finland vs Belgium (St Petersburg)

Qualifying
Group I record: P10 W10 D0 L0 F40 A3
Qualifying top scorer: Romelu Lukaku (7)

Pedigree
UEFA EURO best: runners-up (1980)
UEFA EURO 2016: quarter-finals, lost 3-1 to Wales

Coach: Roberto Martínez
A Spanish midfielder who carved out a niche in English football, Martínez has been in charge of Belgium since 2016.

Key player: Kevin De Bruyne
The 2019/20 UEFA Champions League midfielder of the season picked up four goals and seven assists in just six EURO qualifiers. Roberto Martínez’s key provider also set up 20 Premier League goals for Manchester City in 2019/20, equalling Thierry Henry’s league record.

One to watch: Youri Tielemans
A relatively youthful 24 in a side packed with established talent, Leicester’s versatile midfielder has a venomous shot from distance – as he proved in the 2021 FA Cup final – not to mention great distribution.

Did you know?
The Red Devils are the world’s top national team according to the current FIFA rankings.

RUSSIA :ru:

Group B fixtures

12/06: Belgium vs Russia (St Petersburg)
16/06: Finland vs Russia (St Petersburg)
21/06: Russia vs Denmark (Copenhagen)

Qualifying
Group I record: P10 W8 D0 L2 F33 A8
Qualifying top scorer: Artem Dzyuba (9)

Pedigree
UEFA EURO best: winner (1960, as USSR), semi-finals (2008)
UEFA EURO 2016: group stage

Coach: Stanislav Cherchesov
The former Spartak Moskva and Russia goalkeeper took charge in summer 2016 and, after two years of mixed friendly results, steered the hosts to the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Cup.

Key player: Artem Dzyuba
Zenit’s tall centre-forward is Russia’s captain and their top scorer among active internationals, getting closer to Aleksandr Kerzhakov’s record of 30.

One to watch: Aleksandr Sobolev
The 24-year-old won his first cap – and scored his first senior international goal – in a 2-1 friendly defeat by Sweden in October 2020. With Dzyuba now 32, the tall Spartak Moskva striker is seen by many as his natural successor.

Did you know?
Russia have not won in five EURO finals games; their last victory was a 4-1 demolition of Czech Republic in their UEFA EURO 2012 opener.

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OFFICIAL: UEFA have confirmed Denmark vs Finland will restart at 7:30pm BST following the request made by both teams.

The last four minutes of the first half will be played, there will then be a 5-minute half-time break followed by the second half.

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OFFICIAL: UEFA have also confirmed Belgium vs Russia will go ahead as planned with an 8pm BST kick-off.

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BREAKING: Denmark vs. Finland is to resume at 8:30 p.m. local time (2:30 p.m. ET).

The Danish statement adds that the players confirmed Christian Eriksen is “OK” before agreeing to restart the game.

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We’ve to say thanks again to the medical staff.

They’re HEROES. Today as every single day.

Also, thanks to all Denmark players - and in particular to Simon Kjaer. This is the meaning of TEAM.

Stay strong, Chris :heart::denmark:

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