The Facts and Figures behind the European Championships
The European Championships is a tournament that has been played since 1960, with the Soviet Union being the inaugural winners. The first five tournaments were only participated by four teams, compared to now where there are 24 nations fighting for the trophy.
Here are all the important questions about the Euro’s, and the answers to match them:
Who is the highest goal scorer in Euro’s history?
The highest goal scorer in Euro’s history is Cristiano Ronaldo, who has scored 14 goals across five different tournaments. Ronaldo will be looking to extend his record tally this summer in Germany.
He also holds the record for the most goals in qualifying, with a total of 41 goals.
Which nation has won the most euros?
Germany and Spain both hold the record for the most European Championship wins, with three each. Germany, however, have also finished second on three occasions, and third on three occasions.
Italy and France are the only two other nations to have won multiple Euro’s, both with two.
53% - Eight of the 15 previous editions of the UEFA EURO finals have been won by either Germany, Spain or France (53%). Germany and Spain have won the tournament a record three times each. Dominant. #100DaysToGo #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/jfT2csxP4k
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 3, 2021
Which players have the most appearances at the euros?
Not only has he scored the most goals, but Ronaldo also holds the record for appearances in the tournament. Ronaldo has played 25 games, next in the list are two of his Portugal teammates, Joao Moutinho and Pepe, who have both played 19 times.
Where can I watch the euros?
In England, the European Championships will be split between ITV and BBC.
Ange Postecoglou 🤝 ITV
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) May 22, 2024
Happy to have you onboard, mate! pic.twitter.com/jUSvGa1W24
Which nation won the last euros?
The last European Championships was won by Italy, where they defeated England on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Wembley.
Who have been the top goalscorers in the last five tournaments?
2020: Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) and Patrik Schick (Czech Republic) – 5 goals 2016: Antoine Griezmann (France) – 6 goals 2012: Fernando Torres (Spain), Alan Dzagoev (Russia), Mario Gomez (Germany), Mario Mandžukić (Croatia), Mario Balotelli (Italy), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) – 3 goals 2008: David Villa (Spain) – 4 goals 2004: Milan Baroš (Czech Republic) – 5 goals
6 - Antoine Griezmann has scored twice as many goals as any other player at #Euro2016. Boss.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) July 7, 2016
Which nation is hosting the euros?
Germany are the hosts of the 2024 tournament. It is their second time hosting the tournament; their third if you include 2020, where they co-hosted the tournament with several other nations across Europe.
Which Stadiums are hosting the nations?
Olympiastadion Berlin
· 70,000 capacity · Home team: Hertha Berlin · Fixtures:
15/06: Spain v Croatia 21/06: Poland v Austria 25/06: Netherlands v Austria 29/06: Round of 16 06/07: Quarter-final 14/07: Final
Finishing touches at Berlin's Olympiastadion👌 Only 3 days to go until #EURO2024! pic.twitter.com/juCf6H94xE
— German Embassy London (@GermanEmbassy) June 11, 2024
Cologne Stadium
· 47,000 capacity · Home team: Cologne · Fixtures:
15/06: Hungary v Switzerland 19/06: Scotland v Switzerland 22/06: Belgium v Romania 25/06: England v Slovenia 30/06: Last 16
BVB Stadion Dortmund
· 66,000 capacity · Home team: Borussia Dortmund · Fixtures:
15/06: Italy v Albania 18/06: Turkey v Georgia 22/06: Turkey v Portugal 25/06: France v Poland 29/06: Last 16 10/07: Semi-final
Just 6 days to go until our opening EURO 2024 match against Italy!
— Albanian Football 🇦🇱 (@AlbanianFooty) June 9, 2024
🇮🇹 vs 🇦🇱
📍BVB Stadion Dortmund
🕢 9:00 PM CEST | 3:00 PM EST
📺 TV Klan, FOX (🇺🇸)#euro2024 pic.twitter.com/QYqnL7HAL9
Dusseldorf Arena
· 47,000 capacity · Home team: Fortuna Dusseldorf · Fixtures:
17/06: Austria v France 21/06: Slovakia v Ukraine 24/06: Albania v Spain 01/07: Last 16 06/07: Quarter-final
Frankfurt Arena
· 46,000 capacity · Home team: Eintracht Frankfurt · Fixtures:
17/06: Belgium v Slovakia 20/06: Denmark v England 23/06: Switzerland v Germany 26/06: Slovakia v Romania 01/07: Last 16
Arena AufSchalke
· 50,000 capacity · Home team: Schalke · Fixtures:
16/06: Serbia v England 20/06: Spain v Italy 26/06: Georgia v Portugal 30/06: Last 16
Volksparkstadion Hamburg
· 50,000 capacity · Home team: Hamburg SV · Fixtures:
16/06: Poland v Netherlands 19/06: Croatia v Albania 22/06: Georgia v Czech Republic 26/06: Czech Republic v Turkey 05/07: Quarter-final
Leipzig Stadium
· 42,000 capacity · Home team: RB Leipzig · Fixtures:
18/06: Portugal v Czech Republic 21/06: Netherlands v France 24/06: Croatia v Italy 02/07: Last 16
Munich Football Arena
· 67,000 capacity · Home team: Bayern Munich · Fixtures:
14/06: Germany v Scotland 17/06: Romania v Ukraine 20/06: Slovenia v Serbia 25/06: Denmark v Serbia 02/07: Last 16 09/07: Semi-final
📸🏟️ The Allianz Arena ('Munich Football Arena' during the tournament) in EURO 2024 mode pic.twitter.com/mwgy1g4iPQ
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) June 10, 2024
Stuttgart Arena
· 54,000 capacity · Home team: Stuttgart · Fixtures:
16/06: Slovenia v Denmark 19/06: Germany v Hungary 23/06: Scotland v Hungary 26/06: Ukraine v Belgium 05/07: Quarter-final
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