
The UEFA European Championship: Your Complete Guide to Europe's Premier Football Tournament

UEFA Euro Fast Facts
- 📅 First edition: 1960 (France)
- 🔄 Frequency: Quadrennial
- 🏆 Current champions: Italy (2020)
- ⚽ 2024 host: Germany
- 👥 Teams: 24 national squads
Why the Euros Matter
Feature | FIFA World Cup | UEFA Euro |
---|---|---|
Teams | 32 | 24 |
Avg. Team FIFA Ranking | 25th | 15th |
2024 Host | USA/Canada/Mexico | Germany |
5 Historic Euro Moments
1976: Panenka's Legendary Penalty
Czechoslovakia's Antonín Panenka invented the “chipped penalty” to defeat West Germany, creating a technique now used worldwide.
1992: Denmark's Fairytale Win
Replacing war-torn Yugoslavia last-minute, the Danes shocked Europe by winning without star player Michael Laudrup.
2004: Greece's Miraculous Victory
Ranked 100-1 outsiders, Greece's defensive masterclass defeated hosts Portugal in one of football's greatest upsets.
Euro 2024 Key Information
- 🗓️ Dates: June 14-July 14, 2024
- 🏟️ Venues: 10 German cities including Berlin, Munich, Dortmund
- 🎟️ Tickets: Available via UEFA's lottery system
- ⭐ Players to Watch: Mbappé (France), Bellingham (England), Musiala (Germany)
Economic & Cultural Impact
- 💰 Euro 2020 generated €2.2 billion in revenue
- 📺 5.2 billion cumulative TV viewers in 2021
- 🌍 80% of Europeans follow the tournament
- 🏙️ Host cities see 30-50% tourism boosts
⚽ Viewer Tip: Use UEFA's official EURO 2024 app for real-time stats, augmented reality features, and exclusive content.
How to Watch Euro 2024
- 🇪🇺 Europe: UEFA.tv & local broadcast partners
- 🇺🇸 USA: FOX Sports (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
- 🇬🇧 UK: BBC & ITV
- 🌐 Rest of World: Check local UEFA partners