The competition stages are as follows:
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Qualifying competition (European Qualifiers)
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Group stage
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Play-offs
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Final tournament (UEFA EURO 2028)
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Group stage
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Knockout stage
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Round of 16
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Quarter-finals
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Semi-finals
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Final
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All matches in the competition are played in conformity with the IFAB Laws of the Game. The half-time interval lasts 15 minutes.