UEFA Euro winners list

The Euro tournament is widely considered one of the most prestigious tournaments in football. The first installment of the competition, then known as the UEFA European Championship, was held in 1960 with four participating teams. The Soviet Union won the trophy in the first year. Gradually, the number of participating teams increased over the years.

The 1980 edition in Italy was the first time the Euro was held with 8 teams, with West Germany winning the title. The first time the tournament included 24 teams was in the 2016 edition. Several nations have won the coveted title since then, with Germany and Spain being the two most successful teams in its history, winning it three times each. Germany won the tournament in 1972, 1980 and 1996, while Spain won it in 1964, 2008 and 2012.

Here’s a complete list of all the winners in the history of the Euros since its inception in 1960:

Who are the record winners in Euro history?

Germany and Spain are the most successful teams in the history of the Euros, both having won the trophy three times. Germany won the tournament in 1972, 1980 and 1996 and Spain won it in 1964, 2008 and 2012. Spain is also the only team in the history of the Euros to have won the competition two consecutive times in 2008 and 2012.

How many countries have won the Euro?

The Euros have been won by ten countries over its 16 editions between 1960 to 2021. Germany and Spain have won three titles each and Italy and France have won the tournament twice. The Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia, the Netherlands, Denmark, Greece and Portugal have won one title each.

What is the biggest win in Euro history?

The biggest win in Euro history can be attributed to several matches, including five times teams maintained a 5-0 scoreline against opponents and Netherlands’ 6-1 win over Yugoslavia in 2000. The most recent one among the biggest wins in the Euros is Spain’s 5-0 win over Slovakia in the 2020 edition group stages. The biggest wins in the history of the Euros are as follows:

• France 5-0 Belgium (Euro 1984, Group stage)

• Denmark 5-0 Yugoslavia (Euro 1984, Group stage)

• Netherlands 6-1 Yugoslavia (Euro 2000, quarter-finals)

• Sweden 5-0 Bulgaria (Euro 2000, group stage)

• Spain 5-0 Slovakia (Euro 2020, group stage)

Has anyone won the euros and the World Cup?

Four countries have won both the Euros and the World Cup: Spain, Germany, Italy and France. Germany is the most successful team if both Euros and the World Cup are considered, having won four World Cup titles and three Euro titles. Italy has won the World Cup four times and the Euros once. Spain holds three Euro titles and one World Cup title and France has won both the tournaments twice.

How many players have won 2 euros?

Thirteen players have won two Euro titles in their career. The list includes only one German player and twelve Spaniards. Rainer Bonhof is the only German player to have won two Euros in 1972 and 1980, while all the Spanish players have won the championship in 2008 and 2012. Here’s a list of the players who have won two Euro titles:

• Rainer Bonhof (Germany)

• Raul Albiol (Spain)

• Xabi Alonso (Spain)

• Alvaro Arbeloa (Spain_

• Iker Casillas (Spain)

• Santi Cazorla (Spain)

• Cesc Fabregas (Spain)

• Andres Iniesta (Spain)

• Sergio Ramos (Spain)

• Pepe Reina (Spain)

• David Silva (Spain)

• Fernando Torres (Spain)

• Xavi (Spain)