The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has revealed an "alternative contingency plan" for the Euro 2020 final, which includes relocating the match from London's Wembley Stadium to another venue if the British government does not exempt foreign fans from a 10-day quarantine requirement. Organizers of the tournament have been in discussions with the British government after it decided to postpone its plans to lift COVID-19 restrictions on June 21.
The British newspaper "The Times" reported on Friday that the Hungarian capital, Budapest, is a proposed alternative to host the match if the UK denies foreign spectators entry to Wembley. The semi-final matches and the final are scheduled to take place at the famous London stadium next month.
UEFA stated in a press release: "There is always an alternative contingency plan, but we are confident that the last two rounds of the tournament will take place in London." The organization explained that discussions with local authorities in Britain revolve around allowing fans of participating teams to attend matches "under strict precautionary measures regarding testing and venues, limiting their stay in the UK to 24 hours, and restricting their movements to specified transportation and locations only."
UEFA confirmed that it "understands the position of the British authorities at the moment" and expressed hope for the possibility of reaching "suitable decisions for everyone." The continental federation also expressed its satisfaction with allowing at least 50 percent of Wembley’s capacity during the knockout stages of the competition.
