Support Wales safely during the Euro 2020 championship

Show your support to Wales during the Euro 2020 this summer by staying safe and watching the games on the sofa, in the local pub or the garden.

As Wales prepare to play their first friendly match ahead of the delayed Euro 2020 group stages, the Welsh Government and the Football Association of Wales (FAW) are urging fans to stay at home rather than travelling abroad.

Wales are set to face France today June 2 before taking on Switzerland on June 12 and Turkey on June 16 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Their final group stage match will see them take on Italy in Rome on June 20.

France, Azerbaijan and Italy are all on the amber list of countries for international travel to and from the UK.

The UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is advising against all travel to amber and red-list countries to reduce the risk of new Covid variants from entering the UK.

First Minister Mark Drakeford said: “June will be an exciting month for our national men’s football team and for our brilliant supporters. We all want to see Wales repeat the success of 2016 – competing in Euro 2020 is a superb achievement and we will all want to follow the team’s progress.

“Everyone has shown great team spirit during the pandemic, looking out for each other to keep Wales safe. Unfortunately, the pandemic isn’t over yet and this means we still need to make some changes to our lives to stay safe. For football fans, the best way to show your support for Wales is to stay in Wales and support the team from home. It’s our very clear advice that you shouldn’t travel – France, Azerbaijan and Italy are on the amber list because the virus is in circulation there."