Euro facts guide

Published 9th Jun 2016

By Nigel Gould

We’re now just one day away from the start of Euro 2016.

The hosts take on Romania in the opening game.

In total 24 teams will do battle over the next four weeks.

Northern Ireland are one of five teams making their Euro finals debut.

The others are: Wales, Slovakia, Albania and Iceland.

Here are some other key facts and figures:

  • Oldest player – 40 – Republic keeper Shay Given - Youngest player – 18 – England striker Marcus Rashford - Clubs with most players – 12 – Liverpool and Juventus - 51 matches to be played - 10 cities hosting games - 2.5 million fans expected - 7 million visitors to fan zones