The draw for the first round (group stage) was held in زوریخ, Switzerland, on 7 December 2020, 18:00 CET (UTC+1). However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the draw occurred as a virtual event without any representatives of member associations present. It was originally planned to be held on 29 November 2020. On 18 June 2020, the UEFA Executive Committee approved the draw regulations for the qualifying group stage. The draw was presented by Spanish journalist Cristina Gullón and conducted by FIFA's acting director of competitions, Jaime Yarza. He was assisted by former footballers دنیله ده روسی and رافائل فن در فارت, who drew the balls from the pots.