how many teams in UEFA Euro 2020 format teams count

June 27, 2026

UEFA Euro 2020 had 24 teams in the final tournament, split into 6 groups of 4. The top two teams from each group, plus the four best third-placed teams, advanced to the round of 16.

Format at a glance

Total teams: 24

Groups: 6

Teams per group: 4

Knockout qualifiers: 16 total

Quick note

Euro 2020 used the same 24-team format as Euro 2016, not the older 16-team format.