UEFA Euro 2016: Squad Rules, Rosters, and Replacement Procedures
Overview of UEFA Euro 2016 squad rules, roster requirements and injury-replacement procedures—23-player squads with three goalkeepers, submission deadlines, medical approvals and regulatory details.
Twenty-four national teams took part in UEFA Euro 2016, hosted in France. Each participating football association was required to register a squad of 23 players for the competition; that roster had to include three goalkeepers and be submitted to UEFA by 31 May 2016, which fell ten days before the tournament's opening match.
Squad composition
The final list submitted to UEFA served as the official tournament roster. Every delegation's entry was limited to 23 players, and the inclusion of three goalkeepers was mandatory to ensure teams had specialist coverage for that position.
Injury and illness replacements
If a player became injured or seriously ill before the team’s participation in the tournament, he could be withdrawn and replaced on the official list. Such changes required medical verification: the UEFA Medical Committee had to approve the withdrawal, and the player’s club medical staff were also involved in certifying the condition.
Regulatory framework
These requirements and procedures are contained in the competition regulations; specifically, the rules governing squad submission and permitted replacements are set out in Article 44 of the UEFA Euro 2016 regulations.
Questions and answers
Q: How many national teams played at Euro 2016 in France?
A: Twenty-four national teams played at Euro 2016 in France.
Q: What is the deadline for national associations to present their list of 23 footballers?
A: The deadline for national associations to present their list of 23 footballers is 10 days before the first match, which was May 31st, 2016.
Q: How many goalkeepers must be included in a national team's list of 23 footballers?
A: Three goalkeepers must be included in a national team's list of 23 footballers.
Q: Can a footballer be replaced if he is injured or sick?
A: Yes, a footballer can be replaced if he is injured or sick.
Q: Who must certify that a footballer is injured or sick in order to be replaced?
A: The UEFA's Medical Committee and the medical staff of his football club must certify that a footballer is injured or sick in order to be replaced.
Q: What regulation dictates the rules for replacing injured or sick players at Euro 2016?
A: The rules for replacing injured or sick players at Euro 2016 are dictated according to art. 44 of Euro 2016's regulations.
Q: How many days do national associations have to submit a replacement for an injured or sick player?
A: It is not specified how many days national associations have to submit a replacement for an injured or sick player.
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Sources
- uefa.com : "Regulations of the UEFA European Football Championship 2014–16"