Relief for Belgium Comes at Ronaldo’s Expense

A failed strategy sent defending champion Portugal out early at Euro 2020 and kept alive the title hopes of Belgium’s golden generation.

Euro 2020 Final Will Stay in London

An agreement to resolve a dispute about foreign visitors includes the news that a crowd of about 60,000 will be allowed for the final at Wembley Stadium next month.

At Euro 2020, a Reminder That Good Can Be Great

Holding national teams to club standards spoils the fun of international tournaments like the Euros and Copa América.

Renato Sanches and the Risks of Moving Too Fast

He was the breakout star of the last European Championship at age 18. Five years later, he is still waiting to build on that promise.

As France Chases Title at Euros, Its League Faces a $400 Million Hole

French soccer teams could face economic disaster after a television partner said it would refuse to honor its contract. Transfers, salaries and budgets hang in the balance.

Euro 2020: Austria’s Arnautovic Suspended for On-Field Rant

North Macedonia’s soccer federation filed a complaint and said that it “strongly condemns the nationalistic outburst” by the forward after a goal on Sunday.

Christian Eriksen’s Teammates Question Call to Resume Play

“We made the least bad decision,” one Denmark player said of the choice to continue a Euro 2020 match after Eriksen collapsed and went into cardiac arrest.

France, So Deep and So Dominant, Finds One Goal Is Plenty

A score line disguises an imperious performance from the reigning World Cup champions as they throttle Germany in their debut at Euro 2020.

Scotland Returns to Soccer’s Heights, Trailed by Its Tartan Army

One of soccer’s most celebrated fan groups is reveling in a rare chance to support its team in a major tournament, regardless of how the games go.

For England, a Six-Second Culture War and a One-Goal Win

A cause, and criticism of it, only highlights that the majority of England fans all want the same thing.

Denmark’s Christian Eriksen is stable condition but remains in the hospital.

Denmark’s soccer federation said the midfielder who collapsed during a Euro 2020 match on Saturday had sent greetings to his teammates.

A Soccer Summer’s Common Opponent: Fatigue

The world’s biggest stars have been playing almost nonstop for a year, meaning Euro 2020 and other championships may be decided by which ones have the most left in the tank.

Italy’s Latest Tactical Innovation: Fun

A nation steeped in soccer stopped producing trophies because it stopped producing players. Can a commitment to youth, and fun, bring back the glory days?

How Euro 2020 Was Saved

Pulling off a tournament with games in 11 countries was always going to be difficult. Then the pandemic struck, and the job got even harder.