Under-21 EURO 2019: all you need to know

Who is in the finals?

Italy are there automatically as co-hosts; the 11 remaining places are available through qualifying. Qualified teams will appear here as they are confirmed.

How does qualifying work?

The qualifying group stage began on 20 March 2017 and finishes on 16 October 2018, with the nine group winners qualifying directly to the final tournament. The four best runners-up (i.e. the teams with the best records against the sides first, third, fourth and fifth in their group) advance to the play-offs held over two legs from 12–20 November 2018. The winners of the two ties qualify for the finals.

When are the finals?

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The 2019 U21 EURO takes place 16–30 June, with matches organised as follows:

Group A: 16, 19, 22 June
Group B: 17, 20, 23 June
Group C: 18, 21, 24 June
Semi-finals: 27 June
Final: 30 June

What is the format of the finals?

The draw held in December 2018 will split the teams into three groups of four. The sides face each other in a round-robin format, with the three group winners advancing to the semi-finals along with the best runners-up. Full explanation can be found in the regulations.

Where is it being played?

The San Marino Stadium©Getty Images

Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, Bologna
Stadio Città del Tricolore, Reggio Emilia
Stadio Dino Manuzzi, Cesena
Stadio Nereo Rocco, Trieste
Stadio Friuli, Udine
San Marino Stadium, Serravalle