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Liam Bryce

Hampden's Euro 2020 fate revealed as national stadium set to take centre stage next summer

Hampden's status as a Euro 2020 venue has been retained and its fixture dates confirmed.

Record Sport revealed in May that SFA chief Ian Maxwell had held talks with UEFA in which he confirmed Scotland's national stadium was still available for the postponed tournament.

It will now take place in 2021 with Hampden hosting four matches matches in June.

Three Group D fixtures will be hosted on June 14, 18 and 22, followed by a last 16 match on June 29.

That will see England, Croatia, the Czech Republic and potentially Scotland play their fixtures in Glasgow next year.

Steve Clarke 's side have two playoff rounds to navigate before they can claim a spot at the competition.

If they do qualify they'll face the Czech Republic in Glasgow on June 14, England at Wembley four days later and Croatia at Hampden in the final group game on June 22.

SFA president Rod Petrie wants to make it a summer to remember for fans following 2020's disappointment.

He said: “LOS Glasgow is absolutely committed to providing a memorable experience for the city, the country as a whole, and to fans across Europe when the tournament takes place next year.

“We have been in regular dialogue with our colleagues at UEFA throughout the intervening period since postponement and are sympathetic to the considerable logistical challenges presented by a postponement to a tournament hosted in 12 cities across Europe.

“To that end, I would like to thank all partners involved in LOS Glasgow for their efforts in ensuring the city can fulfil the requirements to co-host UEFA EURO 2020.

"We will continue to liaise with UEFA as LOS Glasgow to ensure a smooth delivery plan is implemented in the 12 months leading up to the tournament.”

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