Euro 2016: France to host the first edition with 24 teams and 51 matches

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France are set to host the 15th UEFA's (Union of European Football Associations) European Football Championship from the 10/06 to the 07/10/2016. For the first time since the tournament's creation in 1960, 24 teams will take part in 51 matches, which represents a 64.5% increase compared to 2012 (31 games).

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