Euro 2020 is finally underway, albeit in 2021, and one of a number of talking points surrounding this tournament appears to be the debate over whether the Euros might actually be a tougher competition to win than the FIFA World Cup.

More minnows qualify for the World Cup than the Euros, the argument goes, providing an easier path to success than you get in the UEFA European Football Championship.

So in this short opinion piece, HITC Sevens examines those claims, the various merits of both arguments, and provides his own views on the question.