Denmark Culture Minister, Joy Mogensen, on Thursday announced that about 12,000 fans would be allowed into stadiums to watch the country’s Euro 2020 matches in June.
Mogensen, however, disclosed that the temporary decision could change depending on the coronavirus situation as the days draw nearer.
“The European Football Championship is a unique and historic event in Denmark,” she said.
“The government has therefore decided to allow at least 11,000-12,000 spectators for the four matches held in the Park.”
Mogensen added, “We have also informed the Danish Football Union and UEFA that it may be necessary to close (the stadium to) spectators if there is a spread of infectionMogensen said, “as it will be unjustifiable from a health point of view to allow spectators to the matches.”
Copenhagen is scheduled to host four matches in June, three in the group stage and another in the Round of 16.
First Post reports that there is still uncertainty about which host cities will be able to welcome fans during Euro 2020 because of the varying rates of infection across the continent.
The 12 host cities (Amsterdam, Baku, Bilbao, Bucharest, Budapest, Copenhagen, Dublin, Glasgow, London, Munich, Rome, Saint Petersburg) have until April 7 to give detailed plans to UEFA about how it will manage the pandemic around the tournament.
