Germany could bid for the Euro 2020 semi-finals and final if Turkey’s Istanbul lands the 2020 Olympics, the country’s football association said yesterday.

UEFA has said the 2020 tournament will be staged in 13 cities across the continent instead of just one country for financial reasons and to celebrate its 60th anniversary.

It has said that 12 cities would be awarded a package of three group games plus one knockout-stage game, either from the round-of-16 or quarter-finals.

A special 13th package would be awarded, consisting of the two semi-finals and final with UEFA eager to split the costs for the bigger tournament and celebrate its 60th anniversary across Europe.

“It is still open if we will bid for four games until the quarter-finals or if we will bid for that final stage,” said DFB chief Wolfgang Niersbach.

Countries have until Sept. 11 to submit Euro 2020 bids to UEFA.

“If Turkey are not awarded the 2020 Olympics then we would not bid against the Turkish FA for the final round of Euro 2020.”

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