History of the European Championships

History of the European Championships

The European Championships have a long and illustrious history. From humble beginnings in 1960 to the glamour and success of Euro 2000, the Finals are now the third biggest sporting event in the world.

England's record in the Championships has never been that good, but twice the Three lions have reached the semi finals and qualification for Euro 2000 was England's fourth consecutive participation in the tournament.

In the menu bar on the left, you can select from any of the past European Championships- from 1960 to 2000- and read a short review of that tournament as well as see the full statistics of both the qualifying campaign and the Finals themselves.

Past European Championships 
1960 Hosts: France, Winners: USSR
1964 Hosts: Spain, Winners: Spain
1968 Hosts: Italy, Winners: Italy
1972 Hosts: Belgium, Winners: W Germany
1976 Hosts: Yugoslavia, Winners: Czechoslovakia
1980 Hosts: Italy, Winners: W Germany
1984 Hosts: France, Winners: France
1988 Hosts: W Germany, Winners: Holland
1992 Hosts: Sweden, Winners: Denmark
1996 Hosts: England, Winners: Germany
2000 Hosts: Holland/Belgium, Winners: France

Related Links:

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