Preview: UEFA EURO U21 2025 in Slovakia

The UEFA EURO U21 tournament returns to Slovakia, promising a showcase of the world's brightest young football talents competing on European soil. With England entering as the reigning champions, the competition is fiercer than ever.

Team England, under the guidance of Lee Carsley, is aiming to retain the title with promising talents like Ethan Nwaneri, James McAtee, Tino Livramento, Archie Gray, and Harvey Elliott.

Spain's squad features emerging stars such as Leeds’ Mateo Joseph, alongside Barcelona's Pablo Torre and Gerard Martin. Italy, not to be outdone, has called upon the skills of Wilfried Gnonto of Leeds United and Luca Koleosho of Burnley. Meanwhile, France's robust lineup includes Thierno Berry, Mathys Tel, Castello Lukeba, and Wilson Odobert.

Match Schedule

June 11: Slovakia 2-3 Spain | Italy 1-0 Romania | Portugal 0-0 France | Poland 1-2 Georgia

June 12: Ukraine 2-3 Denmark | Czech Republic 1-3 England | Germany 3-0 Slovenia | Finland 2-2 Netherlands

June 14: Spain 2-1 Romania | Portugal 5-0 Poland | France 3-2 Georgia | Slovakia 0-1 Italy

June 15: England 0-0 Slovenia | Finland 0-2 Ukraine | Czech Republic 2-4 Germany | Netherlands 1-2 Denmark

June 17: France 4-1 Poland | Georgia 0-4 Portugal | Romania 1-2 Slovakia | Spain 1-1 Italy

June 18: Denmark 2-2 Finland | Netherlands 2-0 Ukraine | Slovenia 0-2 Czech Republic | England 1-2 Germany

June 21: Portugal 0-1 Netherlands | Spain 1-3 England

June 22: Germany vs Italy — 3pm ET | Denmark 2-3 France

June 25: Match 1: England vs Netherlands | Match 2: Winners quarterfinal 3 vs France

June 28: Winners semifinal 1 vs Winners semifinal 2 — 3pm ET

Mark your calendars, as the tournament runs from June 11 to June 28, and all matches will be streamed live on Disney+.