Euros FAQs
How often are the EUROS?
- The second most watched football tournament in the world, behind only the World Cup, is held every four years.
- Qualifiers take place in a group format, commencing in the autumn preceding the World Cup.
Where will the next EUROS be held?
- The EUROS 2028 will be hosted by England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
Which teams play?
In the last Euros (2024) the following teams participated.
· Group A: Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland
· Group B: Spain, Croatia, Italy, Albania
· Group C: Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, England
· Group D: Poland, Netherlands, Austria, France
· Group E: Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, Ukraine
· Group F: Türkiye, Georgia, Portugal, Czechia
Who is the Defending Champion for the next EUROS?
- The Defending Champions from 2024 is Spain. Who defeated England 2-1.
Who is the top scorer of all time?
- The top goal scorer, which includes goals and qualifying, is Cristiano Ronaldo (playing for Portugal) with an impressive 45 goals. He also has the most final tournament goals, with 14. In a single final tournament, for France in 1984, Michel Platini scored the most goals, with nine.
History of Euros
From 1960 – 1996, winners included West Germany twice, Czechoslovakia, Spain, Italy and France.
Who won in 1996?
- Germany became victorious in the 1996, with a final score of 2-1 against the Czech Republic.
Who won in 2000?
- In the final of 2000, held at the Feijenoord Stadium in Rotterdam, France triumphed against Italy.
Who won in 2004?
- Greece won 2004 after beating hosts Portugal 1-0 in Lisbon.
Who won in 2008?
- In Vienna 2008 at the final, Spain ended the tournament victorious over Germany, in a 1-0 defeat.
Who won in 2012?
- At the Olimpiyskiy in Kyiv, Spain defeated Italy 4-0 in the final.
Who won in 2016?
- Portugal won 2016 in France, beating the hosts 1-0 at the Stade de France.
Who won in 2020?
- Italy won battling it out against England. Italy won on penalties, securing the victory.
BRING ON EUROS 2028
