The UEFA European Championship, often called the Euros, is the top international football tournament for men’s national teams in Europe, organized by UEFA and held every four years.
First staged in 1960, it brings together Europe’s strongest national sides in a highly competitive contest for continental supremacy. Renowned for its quality, intensity, and rich football tradition, the tournament showcases some of the best international talent in the sport.
Spain has won the European Championship 4 times, followed by Germany with 3 wins.
List of UEFA European Championship winners:
- 2024: Spain vs England (2-1) in Germany
- 2020: Italy vs England (1-1 a.e.t. 3-2 p.) in Pan-Europe*
- 2016: Portugal vs France (1-0 a.e.t.) in France
- 2012: Spain vs Italy (4-0) in Poland/Ukraine
- 2008: Spain vs Germany (1-0) in Austria/Switzerland
- 2004: Greece vs Portugal (1-0) in Portugal
- 2000: France vs Italy (2-1 g.g.) in Belgium/Netherlands
- 1996: Germany vs Czech Republic (2-1 g.g.) in England
- 1992: Denmark vs Germany (2-0) in Sweden
- 1988: Netherlands vs Soviet Union (2-0) in West Germany
- 1984: France vs Spain (2-0) in France
- 1980: West Germany vs Belgium (2-1) in Italy
- 1976: Czechoslovakia vs West Germany (2-2 a.e.t. 5-3 p.) in Yugoslavia
- 1972: West Germany vs Soviet Union (3-0) in Belgium
- 1968: Italy vs Yugoslavia (1-1 a.e.t. 2-0 r.) in Italy
- 1964: Spain vs Soviet Union (2-1) in Spain
- 1960: Soviet Union vs Yugoslavia (2-1 a.e.t.) in France
*Pan-Europe: Azerbaijan, Denmark, England, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, Russia, Scotland and Spain
Legend:
a.e.t. – After Extra Time
g.g. – Golden Goal
p. – Penalty Shoot-Out
r. – Replay