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Number of Matches in a UEFA Euro Championship

The UEFA European Championship, commonly known as the Euros, is a major football tournament held every four years among European national teams. The number of matches in the tournament depends on the format and the number of participating teams. As of the most recent editions, here's a general outline of how many matches are played in a typical UEFA Euro Championship.

Since the UEFA Euro 2016, the tournament has included 24 teams divided into 6 groups of 4 teams each. The format comprises the group stage, the knockout stage, and the final. The tournament structure is as follows:

Group Stage

During the group stage, each team plays against every other team in its group, resulting in a total of 36 matches (6 groups * 6 matches per group).

Knockout Stage

After the group stage, the top two teams from each group, along with the four best thirdplace teams, advance to the knockout stage. The knockout stage includes the following rounds:

• Round of 16: 8 matches

• Quarterfinals: 4 matches
• Semifinals: 2 matches
• Final: 1 match

Combining the group stage and the knockout stage, the total number of matches in the tournament is as follows:

• Group Stage: 36 matches
• Round of 16: 8 matches
• Quarterfinals: 4 matches
• Semifinals: 2 matches
• Final: 1 match

Thus, the total number of matches played in a UEFA Euro Championship with 24 teams is 51 matches.

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