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UEFA Euro 2024
The
UEFA European Championship
, commonly known as the
Euros
, is a premier football tournament that has showcased Europe’s finest national teams since 1960. Organized by
UEFA
, this quadrennial event has grown in popularity, drawing millions of viewers and featuring legendary players and unforgettable moments.
Each edition of the
Euros
crowns the best team in Europe, offering a platform for footballers to achieve greatness. From the
Soviet Union
‘s victory in the inaugural tournament to recent wins by
Portugal
and
Italy
, the Euros have provided dramatic and thrilling football action.
This article presents a complete list of
UEFA Euro
winners by year, detailing champions, runners-up, and key tournament highlights. Whether you are a seasoned fan or new to the sport, this guide offers valuable insights into the tournament’s rich history.
UEFA Euro Winners by Year
Year
Host Country
Winning Team
Final Score
Runner-Up
1960
France
Soviet Union
2-1
Yugoslavia
1964
Spain
Spain
2-1
Soviet Union
1968
Italy
Italy
2-0
Yugoslavia
1972
Belgium
West Germany
3-0
Soviet Union
1976
Yugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
2-2 (5-3 pens)
West Germany
1980
Italy
West Germany
2-1
Belgium
1984
France
France
2-0
Spain
1988
West Germany
Netherlands
2-0
Soviet Union
1992
Sweden
Denmark
2-0
Germany
1996
England
Germany
2-1 (golden goal)
Czech Republic
2000
Belgium & Netherlands
France
2-1 (golden goal)
Italy
2004
Portugal
Greece
1-0
Portugal
2008
Austria & Switzerland
Spain
1-0
Germany
2012
Poland & Ukraine
Spain
4-0
Italy
2016
France
Portugal
1-0 (extra time)
France
2020
Across Europ
Italy
1-1 (3-2 pens)
England
2024
Germany
TBD
TBD
TBD
Detailed historical overview
1960-1980: The early years
The
UEFA European Championship
began in 1960 with the
Soviet Union
claiming the first title in
France
. This era was marked by the emergence of new footballing powers and tactical innovations. Notable moments include Italy’s 1968 victory, the only final replayed after a draw, and
West Germany’
s dominance with wins in 1972 and 1980. These early tournaments laid the foundation for what would become a premier international competition.
Lev Yashin, Euro champion with Soviet Union in 1960 – IMAGO / Alexei Belikov
1984-2000: Growth and expansion
From 1984 to 2000, the tournament expanded in popularity and format.
France
, led by
Michel Platini
, won in 1984, with
Platini
setting a record of nine goals. The tournament saw dramatic victories such as
Denmark’s
surprise win in 1992 and
Germany
‘s
golden goal triumph in 1996. The introduction of co-hosting in 2000 by
Belgium
and the
Netherlands
highlighted this era of growth and competitiveness.
Denmark champions Euro 1992 – IMAGO / Buzzi
2004-2020: Modern era
The modern era has seen heightened competition and unexpected outcomes.
Greece’s
shocking win in 2004,
Spain
‘s
dominance with consecutive wins in 2008 and 2012, and
Portugal’s
victory in 2016 exemplify the tournament’s unpredictability. The 2020 edition, held across multiple countries, saw
Italy
triumph over
England
in a tense penalty shootout, showcasing the tournament’s evolving nature.
Panagiotis Fyssas, Euro champion with Greece in 2004 – IMAGO/MIS
Notable records and statistics
Most titles by country
Germany
: 3 titles (1972, 1980, 1996)
Spain
: 3 titles (1964, 2008, 2012)
France
: 2 titles (1984, 2000)
Carles Puyol, Euro champion with Spain in 2008 – IMAGO / GEPA pictures
Most goals scored in a single tournament
Michel Platini
: 9 goals (France, 1984)
Michel Platini, champion with France in 1984 – IMAGO / Colorsport
Youngest and oldest champions
Youngest
: Renato Sanches (Portugal, 2016) at 18 years
Oldest
: Arnold Mühren (Netherlands, 1988) at 37 years
Impact on football and conclusion
The
UEFA Euro
has significantly influenced European football, providing a stage for emerging talents and demonstrating tactical prowess. It has fostered unity and pride among participating nations, adding rich history and tradition to the sport. Many players have used the
Euros
to springboard to international stardom, making it a crucial element in the football calendar.
Cristiano Ronaldo, champion with Portugal in 2016 – IMAGO / AFLOSPORT
As we look forward to
Euro 2024
, we remember the champions of the past and anticipate new legends in the making. This comprehensive list of
UEFA Euro
winners by year highlights the rich history and significance of the tournament, offering fans a detailed look at its evolution.
Leonardo Herrera is a multilingual journalist and writer at World Soccer Talk and Bolavip US, with over eight years of experience in the field. Specializing in a diverse array of sports, Leonardo covers soccer, basketball, combat sports, tennis, and motorsports. In his current role, he focuses on crafting engaging event previews, leveraging his language skills and extensive sports knowledge to enhance content accessibility for a global audience. His ability to communicate across languages makes him an invaluable asset in providing comprehensive and inclusive sports coverage.
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## UEFA Euro Winners by Year
| | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Host Country | Winning Team | Final Score | Runner-Up |
| 1960 | France | Soviet Union | 2-1 | Yugoslavia |
| 1964 | Spain | Spain | 2-1 | Soviet Union |
| 1968 | Italy | Italy | 2-0 | Yugoslavia |
| 1972 | Belgium | West Germany | 3-0 | Soviet Union |
| 1976 | Yugoslavia | Czechoslovakia | 2-2 (5-3 pens) | West Germany |
| 1980 | Italy | West Germany | 2-1 | Belgium |
| 1984 | France | France | 2-0 | Spain |
| 1988 | West Germany | Netherlands | 2-0 | Soviet Union |
| 1992 | Sweden | Denmark | 2-0 | Germany |
| 1996 | England | Germany | 2-1 (golden goal) | Czech Republic |
| 2000 | Belgium & Netherlands | France | 2-1 (golden goal) | Italy |
| 2004 | Portugal | Greece | 1-0 | Portugal |
| 2008 | Austria & Switzerland | Spain | 1-0 | Germany |
| 2012 | Poland & Ukraine | Spain | 4-0 | Italy |
| 2016 | France | Portugal | 1-0 (extra time) | France |
| 2020 | Across Europ | Italy | 1-1 (3-2 pens) | England |
| 2024 | Germany | TBD | TBD | TBD |
## Detailed historical overview
### 1960-1980: The early years
The **UEFA European Championship** began in 1960 with the **Soviet Union** claiming the first title in **France**. This era was marked by the emergence of new footballing powers and tactical innovations. Notable moments include Italy’s 1968 victory, the only final replayed after a draw, and **West Germany’**s dominance with wins in 1972 and 1980. These early tournaments laid the foundation for what would become a premier international competition.
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Lev Yashin, Euro champion with Soviet Union in 1960 – IMAGO / Alexei Belikov
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### 1984-2000: Growth and expansion
From 1984 to 2000, the tournament expanded in popularity and format. **[France](https://bolavip.com/en/topic/france)**, led by **Michel Platini**, won in 1984, with **Platini** setting a record of nine goals. The tournament saw dramatic victories such as **Denmark’s** surprise win in 1992 and **[Germany](https://bolavip.com/en/topic/germany)‘s** golden goal triumph in 1996. The introduction of co-hosting in 2000 by **Belgium** and the **Netherlands** highlighted this era of growth and competitiveness.
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Denmark champions Euro 1992 – IMAGO / Buzzi
### 2004-2020: Modern era
The modern era has seen heightened competition and unexpected outcomes. **Greece’s** shocking win in 2004, **[Spain](https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spain)‘s** dominance with consecutive wins in 2008 and 2012, and **Portugal’s** victory in 2016 exemplify the tournament’s unpredictability. The 2020 edition, held across multiple countries, saw **Italy** triumph over **[England](https://bolavip.com/en/topic/england)** in a tense penalty shootout, showcasing the tournament’s evolving nature.
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Panagiotis Fyssas, Euro champion with Greece in 2004 – IMAGO/MIS
## Notable records and statistics
### Most titles by country
- **Germany**: 3 titles (1972, 1980, 1996)
- **Spain**: 3 titles (1964, 2008, 2012)
- **France**: 2 titles (1984, 2000)
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Carles Puyol, Euro champion with Spain in 2008 – IMAGO / GEPA pictures
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### Most goals scored in a single tournament
- **Michel Platini**: 9 goals (France, 1984)
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Michel Platini, champion with France in 1984 – IMAGO / Colorsport
### Youngest and oldest champions
- **Youngest**: Renato Sanches (Portugal, 2016) at 18 years
- **Oldest**: Arnold Mühren (Netherlands, 1988) at 37 years
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## Impact on football and conclusion
The **UEFA Euro** has significantly influenced European football, providing a stage for emerging talents and demonstrating tactical prowess. It has fostered unity and pride among participating nations, adding rich history and tradition to the sport. Many players have used the **Euros** to springboard to international stardom, making it a crucial element in the football calendar.

Cristiano Ronaldo, champion with Portugal in 2016 – IMAGO / AFLOSPORT
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The **[UEFA European Championship](https://bolavip.com/en/topic/uefa-euro-2024)**, commonly known as the **Euros**, is a premier football tournament that has showcased Europe’s finest national teams since 1960. Organized by **UEFA**, this quadrennial event has grown in popularity, drawing millions of viewers and featuring legendary players and unforgettable moments.
Each edition of the **Euros** crowns the best team in Europe, offering a platform for footballers to achieve greatness. From the **Soviet Union**‘s victory in the inaugural tournament to recent wins by **[Portugal](https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portugal)** and **[Italy](https://bolavip.com/en/topic/italy)**, the Euros have provided dramatic and thrilling football action.
This article presents a complete list of **UEFA Euro** winners by year, detailing champions, runners-up, and key tournament highlights. Whether you are a seasoned fan or new to the sport, this guide offers valuable insights into the tournament’s rich history.
## UEFA Euro Winners by Year
| | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Host Country | Winning Team | Final Score | Runner-Up |
| 1960 | France | Soviet Union | 2-1 | Yugoslavia |
| 1964 | Spain | Spain | 2-1 | Soviet Union |
| 1968 | Italy | Italy | 2-0 | Yugoslavia |
| 1972 | Belgium | West Germany | 3-0 | Soviet Union |
| 1976 | Yugoslavia | Czechoslovakia | 2-2 (5-3 pens) | West Germany |
| 1980 | Italy | West Germany | 2-1 | Belgium |
| 1984 | France | France | 2-0 | Spain |
| 1988 | West Germany | Netherlands | 2-0 | Soviet Union |
| 1992 | Sweden | Denmark | 2-0 | Germany |
| 1996 | England | Germany | 2-1 (golden goal) | Czech Republic |
| 2000 | Belgium & Netherlands | France | 2-1 (golden goal) | Italy |
| 2004 | Portugal | Greece | 1-0 | Portugal |
| 2008 | Austria & Switzerland | Spain | 1-0 | Germany |
| 2012 | Poland & Ukraine | Spain | 4-0 | Italy |
| 2016 | France | Portugal | 1-0 (extra time) | France |
| 2020 | Across Europ | Italy | 1-1 (3-2 pens) | England |
| 2024 | Germany | TBD | TBD | TBD |
## Detailed historical overview
### 1960-1980: The early years
The **UEFA European Championship** began in 1960 with the **Soviet Union** claiming the first title in **France**. This era was marked by the emergence of new footballing powers and tactical innovations. Notable moments include Italy’s 1968 victory, the only final replayed after a draw, and **West Germany’**s dominance with wins in 1972 and 1980. These early tournaments laid the foundation for what would become a premier international competition.

Lev Yashin, Euro champion with Soviet Union in 1960 – IMAGO / Alexei Belikov
### 1984-2000: Growth and expansion
From 1984 to 2000, the tournament expanded in popularity and format. **[France](https://bolavip.com/en/topic/france)**, led by **Michel Platini**, won in 1984, with **Platini** setting a record of nine goals. The tournament saw dramatic victories such as **Denmark’s** surprise win in 1992 and **[Germany](https://bolavip.com/en/topic/germany)‘s** golden goal triumph in 1996. The introduction of co-hosting in 2000 by **Belgium** and the **Netherlands** highlighted this era of growth and competitiveness.

Denmark champions Euro 1992 – IMAGO / Buzzi
### 2004-2020: Modern era
The modern era has seen heightened competition and unexpected outcomes. **Greece’s** shocking win in 2004, **[Spain](https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spain)‘s** dominance with consecutive wins in 2008 and 2012, and **Portugal’s** victory in 2016 exemplify the tournament’s unpredictability. The 2020 edition, held across multiple countries, saw **Italy** triumph over **[England](https://bolavip.com/en/topic/england)** in a tense penalty shootout, showcasing the tournament’s evolving nature.

Panagiotis Fyssas, Euro champion with Greece in 2004 – IMAGO/MIS
## Notable records and statistics
### Most titles by country
- **Germany**: 3 titles (1972, 1980, 1996)
- **Spain**: 3 titles (1964, 2008, 2012)
- **France**: 2 titles (1984, 2000)

Carles Puyol, Euro champion with Spain in 2008 – IMAGO / GEPA pictures
### Most goals scored in a single tournament
- **Michel Platini**: 9 goals (France, 1984)

Michel Platini, champion with France in 1984 – IMAGO / Colorsport
### Youngest and oldest champions
- **Youngest**: Renato Sanches (Portugal, 2016) at 18 years
- **Oldest**: Arnold Mühren (Netherlands, 1988) at 37 years
## Impact on football and conclusion
The **UEFA Euro** has significantly influenced European football, providing a stage for emerging talents and demonstrating tactical prowess. It has fostered unity and pride among participating nations, adding rich history and tradition to the sport. Many players have used the **Euros** to springboard to international stardom, making it a crucial element in the football calendar.

Cristiano Ronaldo, champion with Portugal in 2016 – IMAGO / AFLOSPORT
As we look forward to **Euro 2024**, we remember the champions of the past and anticipate new legends in the making. This comprehensive list of **UEFA Euro** winners by year highlights the rich history and significance of the tournament, offering fans a detailed look at its evolution.
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- [England](https://bolavip.com/en/topic/england)
- [FRANCE](https://bolavip.com/en/topic/france)
- [Germany](https://bolavip.com/en/topic/germany)
- [italy](https://bolavip.com/en/topic/italy)
- [Portugal](https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portugal)
- [Spain](https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spain)
- [UEFA Euro 2024](https://bolavip.com/en/topic/uefa-euro-2024)
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