How and when to watch classic matches this summer

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How and when to watch classic matches this summer

A split picture of Zinedine Zidane, Wayne Rooney, Gareth Bale and Paul Gascoigne

We will have to wait another 12 months for Euro 2020 but the BBC is going to make sure you still get your tournament fix this summer.

For three weeks from 6 June to 28 June, join Gary Lineker, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman for Euros Rewind, as we bring you a series of classic European Championship group matches, followed by some of the tournament's iconic knockout games.

You can enjoy the magic of Zinedine Zidane, the brilliance of Gareth Bale, Paul Gascoigne in his prime, and a scintillating Wayne Rooney - to name just a few.

Classic matches will be available to watch across BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Red Button, BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website, and mobile app.

Alongside the scheduled games, there is also a chance for you to vote for your favorite Euros final, with the top three being played in full over the last weekend of June.

Details on how to cast your vote and the top 10 finals to choose from will be live on the BBC Sport website soon.

All times BST and subject to change at short notice.

Classic group-stage matches

Tuesday, 16 June

Wayne Rooney celebrates with David Beckham and Paul Scholes at Euro 2004
Following his impressive display at Euro 2004, Wayne Rooney signed for Manchester United from Everton in a £27m deal

Match: England v Croatia

Tournament: Euro 2004

What channel is it on? BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and mobile app

Time to tune in: 14:15-16:15

Why should I watch it? England flew out to Greece with high hopes. Led by Sven-Goran Eriksson, they had a squad full of talent, including captain David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, and Michael Owen. But all eyes were on an 18-year-old Wayne Rooney, whose strength, enthusiasm and fearlessness looked set to light up the tournament.

Despite a disappointing opening loss to Euro 2000 champions France, Rooney took center stage in their second game against Switzerland, scoring twice in a 3-0 win.

Confidence was high heading into the group decider against Croatia, even though for a seventh international tournament in a row, England needed to get a result from their final group game.

In case you missed it: Replay 19:00-21:00 on BBC Red Button

Classic quarter-finals

Wednesday, 17 June

Mesut Ozil scores for Germany against Italy at Euro 2016
Germany had never beaten Italy in a major tournament going into their semi-final showdown at Euro 2016

Match: Germany v Italy

Tournament: Euro 2016

What channel is it on? BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and mobile app

Time to tune in: 14:15-17:00

Why should I watch it? Joachim Low's World Cup holders Germany looked on course for victory in normal time against Italy when Mesut Ozil rounded off a slick build-up with Mario Gomez and Jonas Hector to score at the near post in the 65th minute.

Italy did not flinch, however, and after Germany defender Jerome Boateng needlessly handled, Leonardo Bonucci scored the first penalty of his career with 12 minutes left to level the tie.

The penalty shootout was a thriller, with 18 spot-kicks taken in total.

In case you missed it: Replay 19:00-21:45 on BBC Red Button

Thursday, 18 June

Zinedine Zidane beats Pep Guardiola during France v Spain at the quarter-finals of Euro 2000
France and Spain had a similar group campaign at Euro 2000, winning two games and losing one on their way to the knockout stages

Match: France v Spain

Tournament: Euro 2000

What channel is it on? BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and mobile app

Time to tune in: 14:15-16:15

Why should I watch it? This quarter-final pitted reigning world champions France against Spain for the first time since the European Championship final in Paris in 1984.

The familiar face of current Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola featured for Spain, who had needed a dramatic comeback against Yugoslavia in their final group game to qualify for the knockout stages.

France had a star-studded team featuring the likes of Zidane and a young Thierry Henry. Roger Lemerre's side had qualified with a game to go in the group stage, but then played a weakened team in their third match against the Netherlands and lost.

In case you missed it: Replay 20:30-22:30 on BBC Red Button

Friday, 19 June

Portugal's Helder Postiga lunges for the ball against Germany at Euro 2008
Euro 2008 was Luiz Felipe Scolari's final tournament as Portugal boss, as the Brazilian took the job as the new Chelsea manager after the championship

Match: Germany v Portugal

Tournament: Euro 2008

What channel is it on? BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and mobile app

Time to tune in: 14:15-16:05

Why should I watch it? Portugal qualified for the last eight following two wins from their opening two group games against Turkey and the Czech Republic, meaning they could rest a host of first-team regulars in their final match against Switzerland in preparation for the knockout phases.

For Germany, the route to the quarter-finals was not as smooth. Defeat by Croatia meant Joachim Low's side had to rely on a Michael Ballack rocket against Austria in their final group tie to go through.

Portugal manager Luiz Felipe Scolari had warned before the quarter-final that his team's lack of height might be exposed by a physically superior German side. Would the Brazilian boss be proved right in Basel?

In case you missed it: Replay 19:00-20:50 on BBC Red Button

Saturday, 20 June

Archive: Portugal v England - Euro 2004

Match: Portugal v England

Tournament: Euro 2004

What channel is it on? BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and mobile app

Time to tune in: 13:15-16:00

Why should I watch it? The quarter-final may have taken place in Portugal's capital city of Lisbon, but the Estadio da Luz was a sea of England fans and flags when the two sides met for a place in the semi-finals.

The hype surrounding Rooney was at a fever pitch after the 18-year-old Everton striker had scored four goals during England's run to the knockout stages, the hopes of the so-called "golden generation" resting on his shoulders.

Owen gave England the perfect start - but for manager Sven-Goran Eriksson and the watching Three Lions fans, a night of high drama and controversy was only just beginning.

In case you missed it: Replay 21:45-00:25 on BBC Red Button

Sunday, 21 June

Archive: Wales v Belgium - Euro 2016

Match: Wales v Belgium

Tournament: Euro 2016

What channel is it on? BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and mobile app

Time to tune in: 14:15-16:15

Why should I watch it? A rugby-loving nation turned football-mad when Wales defied the odds to reach the quarter-finals of a major tournament for the first time since the 1958 World Cup.

After overcoming Northern Ireland in a tense last-16 encounter with just one shot on target, highly fancied Belgium was the next hurdle for Real Madrid forward Bale and co to overcome.

Seen as the most promising Belgium squad since Guy Thys' 1980 European Championship runners-up, the Red Devils had swept aside Hungary 4-0 to reach the last eight, with Chelsea's Eden Hazard scoring a dazzling solo goal.

In case you missed it: Replay 19:00-21:00 on BBC Red Button

Classic semi-finals

Denmark score against the Netherlands at Euro 92
The Netherlands line-up included the likes of Dennis Bergkamp, Ruud Gullit, and Marco van Basten for the semi-final against underdogs Denmark at Euro 92

Monday, 22 June

Match: Netherlands v Denmark

Tournament: Euro 92

What channel is it on? BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and mobile app

Time to tune in: 14:15-17:00

Why should I watch it? Denmark was given just over a week's notice to get a squad prepared for Euro 92, their surprise inclusion confirmed after Yugoslavia, in a state of civil war, were not allowed to participate in the tournament.

In one of the greatest underdog stories, the Danes held England to a draw and upset France to set up an unlikely semi-final against defending champions the Netherlands.

The Dutch were heavy favorites to reach what many people saw as a dream final against rivals Germany, after cruising through the group stage in the eight-team tournament.

In case you missed it: Replay 19:00-21:45 on BBC Red Button

Tuesday, 23 June

Archive: Germany v Italy - Euro 2012

Match: Germany v Italy

Tournament: Euro 2012

What channel is it on? BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and mobile app

Time to tune in: 14:15-16:15

Why should I watch it? Germany was in dominant form during their Euro 2012 campaign, recording three wins out of three to top Group B and scoring three goals in 13 minutes to see off Greece 4-2 in their quarter-final in Gdansk.

Italy had a lackluster start to their tournament, by comparison, registering two draws against Spain and Croatia and needing a win against the Republic of Ireland to qualify second in Group C.

After enduring a goalless 120 minutes of football against England in the quarter-finals and needing a penalty shootout to dump Roy Hodgson's side out, Italy was given underdog status against Germany's team favorites to reach back-to-back finals.

In case you missed it: Replay 19:00-21:00 on BBC Red Button

Wednesday, 24 June

Portugal players argue with the referee during the semi-final against France at Euro 2000
The golden goal rule was in effect when France and Portugal's semi-final headed into extra time

Match: France v Portugal

Tournament: Euro 2000

What channel is it on? BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and mobile app

Time to tune in: 14:15-16:30

Why should I watch it? France was marching towards greatness at Euro 2000, having lifted the World Cup on home soil two years earlier.

Roger Lemerre's squad was built around the talent and experience of Laurent Blanc, Marcel Desailly and Didier Deschamps, and the excellence of a peaking Zidane.

Portugal was unbeaten on their way to the semi-finals, disposing of England and Germany in the group stages and brushing past Turkey in the quarter-finals thanks to the attacking threat of Luis Figo, Manuel Rui Costa, and Nuno Gomes.

Saturday, 27 June

Paul Gascoigne lies on the ground after missing a chance in the semi-final against Germany at Euro 96
In a replay of the 1990 World Cup semi-final, England once again faced Germany in the last four of a major tournament

Match: England v Germany

Tournament: Euro 96

What channel is it on? BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and mobile app

Time to tune in: 13:15-15:55

Why should I watch it? During the long, hot summer of 1996, "football's coming home" was the chant heard on every England fan's lips.

After a stuttering opening draws against Switzerland, Terry Venables' Three Lions came to life in the group stages, picking up famous victories against Scotland and the Netherlands, before penalty shootout demons were put to bed with the stroke of Stuart Pearce's left boot against Spain in the quarter-finals.

Just one team stood in the way of England progressing to the final of a major tournament for the first time since winning the World Cup on home soil in 1966. Old rivals Germany.

In case you missed it: Replay 19:00-21:30 on BBC Red Button

Classic finals

Thursday, 25 June

Match: Third-placed match from our classic finals vote.

What channel is it on? BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and mobile app

Time to tune in: 14:15-16:45

In case you missed it: Replay 19:00-21:30 on BBC Red Button

Friday, 26 June

Match: Second-placed match from our classic finals vote.

What channel is it on? BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and mobile app

Time to tune in: 14:15-16:45

In case you missed it: Replay 19:00-21:30 on BBC Red Button

Sunday, 28 June

Match: Winner of our classic finals vote.

What channel is it on? BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and mobile app

Time to tune in: 14:15-16:15

Anything else on offer? There's another chance to watch the documentary Thierry Henry: My France, My Euros, as the former France striker looks at the stories of Euros gone by and the cultural impact football has across Europe.

What channel is it on? BBC One and BBC iPlayer

Time to tune in: 22:30-23:30

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