UEFA European Championship Quiz

The Soviet Union won the inaugural Euro held in 1960 by defeating Yugoslavia 2–1 in the final.

Spain has now won the UEFA European Championship a record four times, in 1964, 2008, 2012, and 2024 — surpassing Germany, who have three titles (1972, 1980, 1996).

Euro 1996 introduced the Golden Goal rule. This rule stated that the first team to score in extra time would win the match.

Cristiano Ronaldo holds the all-time goal-scoring record in the UEFA European Championship with 14 goals, scored across five editions from 2004 to 2020.

France has hosted the UEFA European Championship three times, in 1960, 1984, and 2016, making it the most frequent host in the tournament's history.

Spain is the only country to win back-to-back European Championships, securing titles in 2008 and 2012. They also won the 2010 FIFA World Cup in between, making them the only team to win three major international tournaments in a row.

Czechoslovakia won Euro 1976 by beating West Germany in a penalty shootout, famously sealed by Panenka’s chipped kick.

The UEFA Euro Championship trophy is officially named the Henri Delaunay Trophy, in honour of the tournament's founder.

Euro 2008 was co-hosted by Austria and Switzerland, and both nations were eliminated in the group stage.

Belgium, despite having strong teams and reaching the final in 1980, has never lifted the trophy.