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UEFA European Championship History 1960–2028

Every Euros final since the 1960 inaugural — by champion, score, venue, attendance. Spain & Germany tied at 3 titles each. France 2 (1984, 2000), Italy 2 (1968, 2020). Greece's 2004 shock. Spain's 2024 record-tying third.

17 editions played (through 2024) · Euro 2028: UK + Ireland · Last verified 2026-05-31

All 17 finalsBy nationRecent editionsHosts AttendanceShootoutsBiggest shocksTop scorersManager recordsNever won

All 17 UEFA Euro finals (1960–2024)Question: "Who won every Euros?"

YearWinnerScoreRunner-upVenue
1960Soviet Union2–1 (a.e.t.)YugoslaviaParc des Princes, Paris
1964Spain2–1Soviet UnionSantiago Bernabéu, Madrid
1968Italy1–1 / 2–0 replayYugoslaviaStadio Olimpico, Rome
1972West Germany3–0Soviet UnionHeysel, Brussels
1976Czechoslovakia2–2 (5–3 pen.)West GermanyRed Star, Belgrade
1980West Germany2–1BelgiumStadio Olimpico, Rome
1984France2–0SpainParc des Princes, Paris
1988Netherlands2–0Soviet UnionOlympiastadion, Munich
1992Denmark2–0GermanyRåsundastadion, Solna
1996Germany2–1 (golden goal)Czech RepublicWembley, London
2000France2–1 (golden goal)ItalyDe Kuip, Rotterdam
2004Greece1–0PortugalEstádio da Luz, Lisbon
2008Spain1–0GermanyErnst-Happel, Vienna
2012Spain4–0ItalyOlympic, Kyiv
2016Portugal1–0 (a.e.t.)FranceStade de France, Saint-Denis
2020Italy1–1 (3–2 pen.)EnglandWembley, London (in 2021)
2024Spain2–1EnglandOlympiastadion, Berlin
2028TBD—TBDUK + Ireland (final venue TBD)

Euro 2020 was held in 2021 due to COVID, across 11 cities. Source: UEFA. Last verified 2026-05-31.

Titles by nationQuestion: "Which country has won the most Euros?"

NationTitlesYears won
Spain41964, 2008, 2012, 2024
Germany (incl. W. Germany)31972, 1980, 1996
Italy21968, 2020
France21984, 2000
Soviet Union11960
Czechoslovakia11976
Netherlands11988
Denmark11992
Greece12004
Portugal12016

Spain's 4 titles (incl. 3 in 16 years 2008-2024) is the most. Source: UEFA. Last verified 2026-05-31.

Modern Euros 2008–2024Question: "Who has dominated the Euros in the 21st century?"

YearWinnerFinalNote
2008Spain1-0 vs GermanyStart of tiki-taka era
2012Spain4-0 vs ItalyLargest Euro final margin since 1972
2016Portugal1-0 a.e.t. vs FranceRonaldo injured early; Éder game-winner
2020Italy1-1 (3-2 pen.) vs EnglandHeld in 2021 due to COVID
2024Spain2-1 vs EnglandSpain's record 4th title

Spain has 3 Euros in 16 years (2008-2024) — unprecedented international dominance. Source: UEFA. Last verified 2026-05-31.

Euro host nationsQuestion: "Which country has hosted the most Euros?"

YearHost(s)Final venue
1960FranceParc des Princes, Paris
1964SpainSantiago Bernabéu, Madrid
1968ItalyStadio Olimpico, Rome
1972BelgiumHeysel Stadium, Brussels
1976YugoslaviaRed Star Stadium, Belgrade
1980ItalyStadio Olimpico, Rome
1984FranceParc des Princes, Paris
1988West GermanyOlympiastadion, Munich
1992SwedenRåsundastadion, Solna
1996EnglandWembley, London
2000Belgium + Netherlands (joint)De Kuip, Rotterdam
2004PortugalEstádio da Luz, Lisbon
2008Austria + Switzerland (joint)Ernst-Happel, Vienna
2012Poland + Ukraine (joint)Olympic Stadium, Kyiv
2016FranceStade de France, Saint-Denis
202011 cities across Europe (UEFA 60th anniversary)Wembley, London
2024GermanyOlympiastadion, Berlin
2028UK + IrelandTBD

Host countries have won 4 of 17 Euros: France 1984, Spain 1964, Italy 1968, ... and have never won as joint host. Source: UEFA. Last verified 2026-05-31.

Highest-attendance Euro finalsQuestion: "What's the highest attendance at a Euros final?"

RankYearVenueAttendance
11964Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid~79,000
21968Stadio Olimpico, Rome~75,000
31988Olympiastadion, Munich~72,000
42024Olympiastadion, Berlin~65,600
51996Wembley, London~73,611

Source: UEFA + Wikipedia. Last verified 2026-05-31.

Euro finals decided on penaltiesQuestion: "Which Euros went to penalty shootouts?"

YearFinalScore / Shootout
1976Czechoslovakia over W. Germany2-2, 5-3 pen.
2020Italy over England1-1, 3-2 pen.

Czechoslovakia's 1976 shootout win at Belgrade is famous for Antonín Panenka's chip penalty (the original "Panenka"). Source: UEFA. Last verified 2026-05-31.

Biggest Euro shocksQuestion: "What was the biggest upset in Euros history?"

YearSurprise winnerNote
2004GreecePre-tournament 150-1 underdogs — beat host Portugal twice + France + Czech
1992DenmarkReplaced banned Yugoslavia 11 days before tournament
1976CzechoslovakiaBeat West Germany on penalties + Panenka chip
2016Portugal (vs France)Won despite losing Ronaldo to injury early in final

Greece 2004 remains the most-cited "upset run" in international football. Source: UEFA + ESPN. Last verified 2026-05-31.

All-time Euros top scorersQuestion: "Who has scored the most goals in Euros history?"

PlayerGoalsTournaments
Cristiano Ronaldo145 tournaments (2004-2024)
Michel Platini91984 (9 in single tournament)
Antoine Griezmann72016 + 2020
Alan Shearer71992 + 1996 + 2000
Ruud van Nistelrooy62004 + 2008

Michel Platini scored 9 goals in 1984 alone — still the record for a single Euros. Source: UEFA. Last verified 2026-05-31.

Managers with Euro titlesQuestion: "Which manager has won the Euros?"

ManagerCountryYear(s)
Luis de la FuenteSpain2024
Roberto ManciniItaly2020
Fernando SantosPortugal2016
Vicente del BosqueSpain2012
Luis AragonésSpain2008
Otto RehhagelGreece2004
Roger LemerreFrance2000
Berti VogtsGermany1996
Richard Møller NielsenDenmark1992
Rinus MichelsNetherlands1988
Michel HidalgoFrance1984

No manager has won the Euros twice. Source: UEFA. Last verified 2026-05-31.

Notable UEFA nations never to have won the EurosQuestion: "Which countries have never won the Euros?"

NationBest finishYear
EnglandRunner-up2020, 2024
BelgiumRunner-up1980
Yugoslavia/SerbiaRunner-up1960, 1968
CroatiaQFmultiple
Sweden3rd1992
BelgiumRunner-up + multiple SFs1980

England has lost two consecutive Euro finals (2020, 2024). Source: UEFA. Last verified 2026-05-31.