The UEFA European Football Championship

When and Where Is the Next Euro Tournament?

The next football tournament will be held in 2020 in 12 European countries. The Republic of Ireland will host the semi-finals and finals. UEFA has confirmed that the host cities will be Dublin, Brussels, Bilbao, Bucharest, Copenhagen, London, Paris, Rome, St Petersburg and Amsterdam. The decision was made at the UEFA Executive Committee meeting in Nyon on August 29, 2017.

Fast Facts

- The first European Football Championship was held in France in 1960.

- In 1968, UEFA members decided to create a new competition instead of letting the Olympic Games be the only continental competition. The first tournament was held in France in 1968.

- In 2002, the competition was expanded from 16 to 24 teams.

- France has won the most UEFA European Football championships, with 5 titles.

- The Netherlands have won the second most, with 3 titles.

- Spain holds the record for most consecutive tournament wins with 3 in a row.

- The most goals ever scored in one game was 13, which happened in a 1959 match between Yugoslavia and Austria.

- One of the most memorable games in the history of the tournament was the 1982 semi-final match between France and Germany. The game ended with one of the most disputed penalties in football history.

EURO 2016 Final Details

The Championship final was played between Portugal and France on 10 July 2016. Portugal beat France 3-1 to win the tournament. The match was played at Stade de France in Paris, France. Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals to help Portugal win their first-ever European Football Championship. France scored their first goal in a European Football Championship after 53 years. The 2016 UEFA European Football Championship was the 11th edition of the UEFA European Football Championship and the 24th time that the tournament was held. The Championship was held in France between 10 June and 10 July 2016. The Championship was won by Portugal with Oresgia coming in second. The UEFA European Football Championship 2016 was the most-watched football tournament in the world in 2016.

A Brief History of the UEFA European Football Championship

UEFA European Football Championship was first held in 1960 as a competition between the European national teams. The aim was to create a new competition instead of allowing the Olympic Games be the only continental competition. The first tournament was held in France in 1968. In 2002, the competition was expanded from 16 to 24 teams. There are always favourites to win the tournament, but it is difficult to predict who the winner will be. The teams who have the best chance of winning are hosts, favourites, teams with home advantage and teams with a strong recent record.

Key Players to Watch

- Cristiano Ronaldo - The Portuguese captain is one of the best footballers in the world. He is a prolific scorer and will be the main goal threat to the opposition.

- Karim Benzema - Another member of the French team, he is a gifted striker who has a knack for being in the right place at the right time.

- Nani - This winger is a brilliant dribbler and likes to run at defenders. He can also find the back of the net.

- Ricardo Quaresma - This is another Portuguese winger who likes to cut inside and shoot. He is also a set-piece specialist.

- Andres Iniesta - This Spaniard is the heartbeat of the Spanish team and the passing hub of the side.

- Sergio Ramos - The Spanish captain leads by example from the centre of the defence. He is a powerful defender and can be lethal in the opposition penalty box. - Cristiano Ronaldo - This Portuguese No 9 is a prolific scorer and will be the main goal threat to the opposition.

Who Will Win the UEFA Euro 2016?

The host nation has always done well in this competition. France will be looking to go one better than their runners-up spot in Euro 2000. It is difficult to go past the favourites, Spain, to win this tournament. But we think that the Portuguese will win their first-ever European tournament. They have a great squad, some good experience and they are playing at home. They are currently ranked No 1 in the world and are unbeaten since September 2015.

Conclusion

The UEFA European Football Championship is a prestigious tournament that will be held in 2024. It is held every four years and features the best national teams in Europe. This article has given you all you need to know about this football competition, including some brilliant facts, as well as key players to watch. We think that Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portuguese team will win the next tournament and be crowned European champions.