France are one of only two countries to have scored a Golden Goal in a final. They did it in 2000 against Italy to clinch their second title.
Germany are the other and they did it in 1996 against the Czech Republic to claim their third title.
The Golden Goal rule was discarded after Euro 2000.
Germany are the other and they did it in 1996 against the Czech Republic to claim their third title.
The Golden Goal rule was discarded after Euro 2000.
France hosted the first ever European Championships. They were held in 1960 and were won by the USSR (now known as Russia).
France finished 4th, sparking the tradition of the hosts always reaching the semi finals.
France finished 4th, sparking the tradition of the hosts always reaching the semi finals.
Team Profile
Country: France
Best Finish: Winners ('84, '00)
Qualification Record:
7 times ('60, '84, '92, '96, '00, '04, '08)
Euro 2008 Fixtures
9/6 - Vs Romania
13/6 - Vs Netherlands
17/6 - Vs Italy
Country: France
Best Finish: Winners ('84, '00)
Qualification Record:
7 times ('60, '84, '92, '96, '00, '04, '08)
Euro 2008 Fixtures
9/6 - Vs Romania
13/6 - Vs Netherlands
17/6 - Vs Italy
France are one of three countries to host the European Championships twice ('60 and '84). The other two are Italy and Belgium.
They are the only team to be sitting on two titles, though Germany have won it three times!
They are the only team to be sitting on two titles, though Germany have won it three times!
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