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This comes after concerns were raised by managers following the initial confirmation of a return to the pre-pandemic 23-player limit.
European football's governing body, UEFA, has reversed its decision and opted for a larger squad size for the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany.
This comes after concerns were raised by managers following the initial confirmation of a return to the pre-pandemic 23-player limit.
For Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup, teams were allowed to bring 26 players, offering more flexibility and mitigating potential issues caused by injuries or Covid-19 disruptions.
"The UEFA Executive Committee has today decided to increase the maximum squad size of the teams participating in the upcoming UEFA EURO 2024 from the original quota of 23 to 26 players," a UEFA statement said.
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"The increase does not represent an obligation for the participating national associations."
Participating countries have until June 7 to provide UEFA with a squad list containing a minimum of 23 players and a maximum of 26.
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