Uefa says it has no plans to take final away from Wembley

UEFA have no plans to take the semi-finals and final away from Wembley after concerns the lack of agreement over quarantine-free travel for officials could see the matches switched to Hungary.

Talks were ongoing between UEFA, the Government and FA over a solution which would see up to 2,500 VIPs attend the Euro 2020 final on July 11. It is understood a deal is close which would see some restrictions remain for the select group and UEFA is not currently considering a move to Budapest.

“UEFA, the English FA and the English authorities are working closely together successfully to stage the semi-finals and final of Euro 2020 in Wembley and there are no plans to change the venue,” read a statement from European football’s governing body.

A Government source said there had been “positive” talks and “final details are being worked through”.

The Puskas Arena in Budapest, used by Liverpool and Manchester City for Champions League matches last season due to Covid regulations, was mooted as a potential alternative, while Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has also suggested Rome could step in.

Wembley is set to host a further five knockout matches, with the semis and final seeing crowds of more than 60,000.

Meanwhile, Denmark fans have been told they can travel to Amsterdam to watch Saturday’s Euro 2020 round of 16 tie which Wales supporters are banned from.

It was reported Wales and Denmark fans would not be allowed as the two nations are not on the Netherlands’ safe country list. But Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday said Danes could avoid quarantine if they entered and left the country within 12 hours.