Euro 2020 Draw: How Does it Work?

The Euro 2020 Draw is an exciting time for fans and teams alike, as it determines the groups for one of the biggest football tournaments in the world. But how exactly does the draw work? In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the process behind the Euro 2020 Draw.

I. How are the teams selected?

The first step in the draw is to determine which teams will participate in the tournament. To do this, UEFA (the governing body of European football) divides the 55 European teams into six different pots based on their performance in the qualifying rounds. The teams are then ranked from 1 to 55 based on their results.

II. How are the groups determined?

Once the teams have been selected, the draw begins. The top six teams (based on their ranking) are placed in Pot 1, the next six in Pot 2, and so on. Each group will consist of one team from each pot.

To ensure a fair and balanced draw, UEFA has implemented a few rules to prevent teams from the same group or the same country from being drawn together. Here are the main rules:

Each group must have at least one team from each of the six pots.

No more than two teams from the same pot can be drawn in the same group.

No more than one team from each country can be drawn in the same group (except for the host countries, who can be drawn in the same group with another team from their country).

The order of the matches will be determined later.

III. How does the draw proceed?

The draw begins with Pot 1. The first team drawn is placed in Group A, the second team in Group B, and so on. This process is repeated for each of the six pots. Once all the teams have been drawn, the draw is complete.

IV. What happens after the draw?

Once the groups have been determined, the teams will begin preparing for the tournament. Each team will play three matches during the group stage, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stage. The 16 teams that make it to the knockout stage will compete in a singleelimination tournament until the winner is crowned the Euro 2020 champion.

In conclusion, the Euro 2020 Draw is a complex process that requires careful planning and attention to detail. By following these rules and guidelines, UEFA ensures that the draw is fair and balanced, giving every team an equal chance to compete for the championship.