This archive report was first published on 22 June 2021.
On June 22, 2021, the British government announced that Wembley Stadium in London would increase its crowd capacity to more than 60,000 fans for the semi-finals and final of Euro 2020.
This decision means the stadium will be at 75% capacity for the final three games, which conclude with the final on July 11.
As part of the new measures, all ticket holders will need to have either a negative COVID-19 test or proof of full vaccination - two doses received 14 days before the fixture.
The announcement came after Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi called on Monday for the final to be moved from England due to rising COVID-19 cases in the country.
"We are thrilled that more fans will now be able to walk through the Wembley turnstiles and enjoy the finals of Euro 2020," said culture secretary Oliver Dowden.
As culture secretary, Dowden emphasized the importance of keeping the public safe while allowing more fans to see the action live.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin welcomed the increased capacity and thanked the UK government for the move, stating that the tournament has been a beacon of hope for a return to a more normal way of life.
