UEFA Euro 2020

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/uefa-euro-2020

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the official name?UEFA European Championship 2020
2. What is the anniversary celebrated?60th anniversary of the UEFA European Championship
3. What was special about how UEFA Euro 2020 was hosted?It was played in 11 different cities across 11 countries instead of just one country. This made the tournament feel like a big soccer party for fans all over Europe.
4. Who won UEFA Euro 2020 and why was it a big deal?Italy won the final against England in a penalty shootout. It was their second European Championship title and came 39 years after their 1982 World Cup win.

Quadrennial: An event that occurs once every four years, characteristic of major international sports competitions.
Knockout Stage: A tournament format where losers are eliminated, and winners advance to the next round until a champion is determined.
Video Assistant Referee (VAR): A system using video footage to assist referees in making critical decisions, aiming to reduce errors.
Host Venue: A specific stadium or city designated to stage matches within a larger tournament.