Football UEFA European Championships – Previous Winners

by , 30 June 2023

The European Championships, better known as simply the “Euros” is a massive tournament that only the World Cup eclipses for British football fans. In this article, we discover the rich history of the competition and the changes that have occurred since its inception in 1960. We’ll relive some of the best moments and look forward to Euro 2024, which will take place in Germany next year.

European Championship Winners

The UEFA European Football Championship is a senior men’s continental tournament for national teams found in Europe and one of the highlights in the football betting calendar.

There have been sixteen editions since its inception in 1960, taking place every four years. It has attracted a global audience as the second most prominent national team competition after the FIFA World Cup.

The European Football Championship attracts the best teams in Europe, with some prominent and experienced players playing in the most competitive and established European leagues.

We will have an in-depth look into the UEFA European Championships that, since 1996, have been named according to the individual tournament as ‘The UEFA Euro (year of the competition).

Today we take you through the depth of the competition highlighting the history, the format and the rules governing the tournament, previous winners and the notable games in the tournament’s history. Then we will look at the interesting facts and records held in the Euros and highlight the tournament’s impact on the football world and the globe. Finally, we look forward to the next European championships that kick off in Germany in a year’s time.

History of the Euros Tournament

We start by looking at the initial stages of the tournament, when it was established and how it began. Then we have a detailed look at how the tournament structures have evolved from the one in its inception to the one we have today and a detailed view of each of the sixteen editions.

The inception of the European Championship

Numerous regional tournaments in Europe took place in irregular intervals before the establishment of the pan-European competition. The original idea came from Henri Delaunay, who was the secretary general of the French Football Federation (FFF). However, he didn’t live long enough to see the inaugural tournament with the trophy named after him to celebrate his input in establishing the European Competition. The first tournament was played in 1960 with four teams of the original seventeen contestants competing with notable absentees from Italy, Netherlands, West Germany and England. The Soviet Union beat Yugoslavia 2 – 1 in the final that was held in France.

The 1964 edition saw an increase in teams entering the competition to twenty-nine and was held in Spain. The notable absentees were once again West Germany, and due to the ongoing war between Albania and Greece, the former withdrew after being drawn together. The host nation triumphed, beating the defending Champions, the Soviet Union, 2 – 1 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in their capital.

Italy then hosted and won the third edition, with the finals needing a replay after a 1 – 1 draw in the first leg. Yugoslavia finally lost 2 – 0 in the second attempt, with the tournament gaining burgeoning popularity and a significant increase in contesting teams. West Germany won their debut tournament edging out the Soviet Union 3 – 0 to win the 1972 edition in Belgium. The 1976 tournament saw West Germany reach the final but lost this time in the newly subscribed penalties after seven successful takes.

Euros – The Advancement to Eight Teams

The competition was growing exponentially, and in the 1980 edition, they incorporated the group stage. The group winners proceeded to the final while the runners-up contested in the third-place play-offs. The edition was held in Italy, where West Germany became the first nation to win multiple trophies when they beat Belgium 2 – 1 to earn their second European Championship.

The 1984 edition was hosted, played and won by France, beating Spain 2 – 0 in the finals to secure their first Football Euro honours. There was a format change where now the best two teams in the group stage proceeded to the semi-finals with the third-place play-off being abolished. The defending Champions hosted the 1988 edition but lost 2 – 1 to the eventual winners Netherlands in the semi-finals, who beat the Soviet Union 2 – 0 in the final.

The 1992 edition was held in Sweden. Denmark overcame the odds against the defending Champions, the Netherlands, in the semi-final and against the record winners and reigning World Champions, Germany, 2 – 0 in the finals. The edition presents the first experience for players to have their names printed on the back of their jerseys.

Euros – The Advancement to Sixteen Teams

The 1996 edition was the first to acquire the switch of names into the ‘Euro (year of the tournament), translating to the event being named ‘Euro 1996’ or ‘Euro96’.

The teams involved doubled from eight to sixteen and saw the Czech Republic compete as an independent nation after the dissolution of Czechoslovakia. Czech, despite the narrowing of their scope in reference to squad selection, definitely lost some talented prospects from the dissolution. They were the tournament’s surprise and reached the final thumping France and Portugal in the knockout. However, Germany was a hard nut to crack, thumping the young nation 2 – 1 in the inaugural golden goal concept that eventually won the tournament. The tournament also presented Germany’s first event that West and East Germany featured as a united German nation.

The turn of the new century presented the first edition that was jointly hosted by two nations, Belgium and Netherlands. The recently crowned FIFA World Cup champions, France, were favourites heading to the 2000 edition of the European Football Championship and went all the way to beat Italy through the golden goal in extra time to triumph.

UEFA Euro 2004 had an exciting fairy tale story with a beautiful ending. The episode’s main character was Greece, who had featured in only two major international competitions, the 1980 European Championship and the 1994 World Cup, prior to this edition. The David of the competition beat the final favourites, Portugal, 1 – 0 and defied the bookies insulting the 150-1 odds set in their favour. En route to the final, they beat the reigning Champions, France and Czech, showing how heroic their journey to triumph had been.

The 2008 edition presented a second edition to be hosted by two nations, with Switzerland and Austria given the honours in an exciting prospect where a newly designed trophy would be awarded to the winners. Spain beat German 1 – 0 in the final putting their hands on the title for the first time since the 1964 tournament.

A successive double-hosted tournament with Ukraine and Poland home for the 2012 edition. Spain made their mark in the competition’s history by becoming the first nation to win consecutive titles after their 2008 triumph. They also became the first nation to win three consecutive major tournaments, winning the 2010 World Cup edition between their European success. The tournament was notable for having the most headed goals (twenty-six of the total seventy-six goals). The edition prompted the advancement of the GLT (Goal-line technology) as a necessity in the modern game, a technology that has brought some order and certainty in refereeing decisions.

Euros – Modern-day European Football Competition

The Euro 2016 was the first edition to feature an expansion to twenty-four teams from the sixteen teams in the previous competition. Portugal went all the way to win the tournament, beating three-time hosts France, despite only qualifying for the knockout phase after finishing third in their group. They won by a single goal scored in extra time in a Cristiano Ronaldo-themed edition, with the maestro leading Portugal to their first-ever major tournament triumph. The Euro 2020, the most recent edition of the European Championship, was hosted by several Cities, with the finals played in England. Italy won their second European trophy on penalties after the game was tied 1 – 1 throughout normal time and extra time.

Despite England doing well to reach the final, the tournament was overshadowed by crowd trouble, with fans without tickets forcing their way into Wembley Stadium.

Euros – Tournament Format and Rules

There have been significant changes to the format and rules over the years. A significant change to the growing competition has been the number of teams from just four to now twenty-four.

European Championships – Number of Teams

The number of teams participating has changed three times over the years. The initial tournament from 1960 to 1976 (1960, 1964,1968, 1972, 1976) featured four teams. There were just four games, two semi-finals, the third-place play-offs and the final.

The 1980 European Championship was the first time the number of teams increased to eight until 1992 (1980, 1984, 1988, 1992). During this period, the group stage was introduced, with the eight teams organised into two groups of four teams each. The number of matches also increased, and the tournament became more competitive and exciting.

The number doubled once again from eight to sixteen from the 1996 edition to the 2012 edition (1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012). The sixteen teams were organised into four groups, each of four teams. Eight teams, the group winners and the runners-up, qualified for the quarterfinals, with the best four playing the semi-final and the best two proceeding to the final. The prospect of more teams made teams more invested in watching as more nations were now participating and made the tournament a landmark event that players and teams longed to win.

The rise of the tournament’s popularity and reduced slots, especially with some of the giant teams failing to qualify, prompted an increase in the number of teams. The underdog stories and big teams lined up against each other from the group stage made the tournament more scintillating. The 2016 and 2020 football Euros now featured twenty-four teams, with the next edition in 2024 expected to have the same number of teams and follow the same format. The teams were grouped into six groups of four teams. The group winners, the runners-up, plus the four best third-placed teams, qualified for the knockout phase that now started in the round of sixteen stages.

European Championships – Qualifying Phase

The UEFA committee groups teams by first ranking the national teams based on the performances of the World Cup. They divide the number of points won by the games they have played so that the top teams are not placed in the same group. In a pre-determined seeded format, the teams in the group then play in a league format against each other over two legs, home and away. A team must finish in one of the qualifying spots, or they will proceed to the play-offs.

European Championships -The Group Phase

The twenty qualified teams are set in groups A, B, C, D, E, and F. Each team will play against the other three teams in a single-leg encounter. Three points are awarded for a win, one for a draw, and zero for a defeat. All the scheduled games will be drawn among the others, but the final two group games are played simultaneously.

European Championships -The Knockout Phase

The group winner, the runners-up, and the four best position three proceed to the knockout phase that begins in the round of sixteen. A winner must be decided in the knockout encounters; if the scores are tied in normal time, the game heads to extra time, and if still tied after the additional thirty, then penalties play the decisive part. The competition has no third place to play off like the FIFA World Cup.

European Championships – Previous Winners and Notable Games

Over the years, there have been ten winners of the competition with two dominant teams with three titles (Germany and Spain), while two have won two titles (France and Italy), and Czechoslovakia, Portugal, Denmark, Greece, Netherlands and Soviet Union the other recipients of the accolade.

Since then, Germany missed the first two tournaments but has never failed to qualify for the European Championship. They are three-time European Championship winners. They are the most decorated team in the European Championship winners list, reaching six finals. Spain is the joint-highest football Euro winner with three titles and has been the most resourceful team reaching four finals and losing just one.

List of previous winners

List Of Previous Euros Winners
Team Appearances Titles Finals
Germany 14 3 6
Spain 11 3 4
France 10 2 2
Italy 10 2 2
Czechoslovakia 3 1 2
Portugal 8 1 2
Denmark 9 1 1
Greece 4 1 1
Netherlands 10 1 1
Soviet Union 5 1 1

Below is a summarised European Championship winners list grouped by the edition, the host nation and the scores of the finals.

Previous Euros Winners
Year Winners Runners-up Result Host Nation
2020 Italy England 1 – 1 (3 – 2 penalties) Europe
2016 Portugal France 1 – 0 France
2012 Spain Italy 4 – 0 Ukraine Poland
2008 Spain Germany 1 – 0 Austria Switzerland
2004 Greece Portugal 1 – 0 Portugal
2000 France Italy 2 – 1 (Golden goal) Belgium Netherlands
1996 Germany Czech Republic 2 – 1 (Golden goal) England
1992 Denmark Germany 2 – 0 Sweden
1988 Netherlands Soviet Union 2 – 0 West Germany
1984 France Spain 2 – 0 France
1980 West Germany Belgium 2 – 1 Italy
1976 Czechoslovakia West Germany 2 – 2 (5 – 3 penalties) Yugoslavia
1972 West Germany Soviet Union 3 – 0 Belgium
1968 Italy Yugoslavia 1 – 1 (2 – 0 replay) Italy
1964 Spain Soviet Union 2 – 1 Spain
1960 Soviet Union Yugoslavia 2 – 1 (extra time) Belgium Netherlands

This next section will share some of the best (and worst from an England point of view) moments from the Euros.

Football Didn’t Come Home Euros 96 – Germany 1 England 1 (6:5 pens)

England hosted the 1996 European Championship games. The semi-final match between the two sides was one of the best matches ever played in the football Euros era. There was high anticipation and hope for the England camp as the last time they hosted a major football competition was the 1966 FIFA World Cup which they went all the way to win. They beat West Germany 4 – 2 in the final; thus, there was still some bad blood between the two nations despite revenge lingering through the mind of the Germans in a hostile atmosphere. The anticipation gave birth to the famous saying and song ‘Football’s coming home’ by comedians Frank Skinner and David Baddiel, performed by The Lightening Seeds.

As expected, the match was played at Wembley, and the crowd went wild when Allan Shearer scored the opening goal from a flicked corner kick to take the lead as early as the third minute was a glimmer of hope. Germany, however, silenced the crowd just thirteen minutes later through a Stefan Kuntz equalising goal. The match was exciting, with tension nerving through the players’ faces and legs and a host of chances created throughout normal time and extra time with the game heading to penalties.

Gareth Southgate broke the English hearts in what was a perfect penalty take for the first five. Yes, Southgate, the current Three Lions manager, fired a weak low penalty that German keeper Andreas Kopke saved, and Andreas Moller didn’t waste his chance from the spot to fire his side to victory. The English hearts were broken in their own home, and ‘it was not coming home’ after all.

England’s men are yet to be crowned European football Champions, but the women have shown the way, winning Euro 22 last year!

England’s SAS 1996 – Netherlands 1 England 4

During the summer of 1996, football’s heart beat strongly in its birthplace, as England played host to a tournament that would be etched in the annals of history. Under the leadership of Terry Venables, the English team, fondly referred to as the Three Lions, captivated their nation with their vibrant style of play, coming agonisingly close to emulating their World Cup victory of 1966.

From an English view, the tournament’s highlight was undeniably the group stage encounter with the Netherlands, where England’s footballing prowess was in full swing. The dynamic midfield pair of Paul Ince and Paul Gascoigne controlled the game, but the spotlight was stolen by the formidable striking partnership of Alan Shearer and Teddy Sheringham, famously known as the SAS. Both forwards scored twice, dismantling the Dutch defence in a display of offensive football that was nothing short of masterful. Patrick Kluivert’s late goal for the Netherlands served as a minor consolation for his side, but it also confirmed Scotland’s departure from the tournament.

This match stood as a powerful symbol of England’s footballing capabilities, a night when the team truly embodied the spirit of the “Three Lions” anthem and brought football back to its roots, even if it was just for a fleeting, glorious moment.

Spain Become Record Breakers 2012 – Spain 4 Italy 0

In 2012, Spain etched an indelible mark in the annals of football by becoming the inaugural team to retain their European Championship crown. Their crowning glory was the climactic match of Euro 2012, where they faced off against Italy. This formidable adversary had previously demonstrated their prowess with a notable triumph over Germany in the semi-finals. Spain, conversely, had narrowly avoided elimination by Portugal in a heart-stopping penalty shootout.

However, any scepticism regarding Spain’s capacity to step up to the plate was promptly put to rest. The golden epoch of Spanish football, embodied by stars such as Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique, Xavi, Xabi Alonso, Andres Iniesta, and Fernando Torres, affirmed that they were still in their prime. Despite commencing the match without a conventional striker, Spain controlled the game’s rhythm, leaving the Italian squad flabbergasted.

Fernando Torres, who had begun the match as a spectator, was summoned into the action with a mere 15 minutes remaining. Spain had already established a two-goal lead courtesy of David Silva and Jordi Alba by this juncture. Torres compounded Italy’s woes by netting the third goal, and Juan Mata delivered the final blow with a fourth. This resounding 4-0 triumph remains the most decisive final in the history of the European Championships, underscoring Spain’s supremacy during this era.

Motson’s Alfonsoooooo Moment Euro 2000 Yugoslavia 3 Spain 4

Drawing from the thrilling Euro 2000 group stage match, the narrative unfolds around a dramatic encounter between Spain and Yugoslavia. The game, although not pivotal in the grand scheme of the tournament, was a spectacle of pure sporting drama that captivated audiences.

Spain, who were then known for their history of underperformance, were in a must-win situation to secure their place in the next round. However, as the match entered extra time, they found themselves trailing 3-2 against a 10-man Yugoslavian team. Gaizka Mendieta rekindled a glimmer of hope with a penalty in the 94th minute, but it was Alfonso, a relatively unknown striker, who became the hero of the day by scoring his second goal in the final moments of the game.

John Motson’s ecstatic commentary perfectly captured the euphoria of this unexpected turnaround. Despite their victory, Spain’s journey ended in the quarterfinals, following a defeat to France.

Dutch Lose Their Nearly Men Tag 1988 – Soviet Union 0 Netherlands 2

In the 1988 Euro final, the Netherlands, a team of emerging football aristocrats, faced the Soviet Union, a symbol of eastern-bloc power. A year before the fall of the Berlin Wall, this match was a clash of Western flair against Eastern efficiency. The Dutch, led by captain Ruud Gullit, took the lead with a powerful header. Later, a perfect volley from Marco van Basten, assisted by Arnold Muhren, sealed the victory for the Netherlands. This match is remembered for van Basten’s goal, considered one of the greatest in Euro history.

Euros Interesting Facts and Records

The competition’s record winners are Germany and Spain, with three trophies each. Spain has featured in more games, having played one hundred and seventy-three (173) games and have won one hundred and twelve games (112) and scored the highest number of goals (three hundred and eighty-five goals).

The La Furia Roja are the first and the only nation to win successive titles, 2008 and 2012 editions.

The top scorer of the European Championships is Cristiano Ronaldo, with fourteen goals; he is the top scorer in the qualifying round and thirty-six goals.

The youngest scorer was Johan Vonlanthen for Switzerland when he scored against France in 2004. The oldest scorer is Ivica Vastic for Austria against Poland in 2008.

The Portuguese have the record for the highest number of games (twenty-five) and has pledged his commitment to stay fit for the 2024 edition; the numbers could get higher. He, alongside Iker Casillas, has featured in five editions, the greatest number of tournaments a player has represented his nation at the games.

Rainer Bonhof from West Germany has the most medals in the competition, winning three. The defensive midfielder has three medals, two gold medals as the 1972 and 1980 Champions and was part of the runners-up team in the 1976 edition.

The youngest player to make an appearance was Kacper Koziowski in the 2020 edition of the Poland Vs Spain game when he was aged 17 years 246 days. Renato Sanchez is the youngest player to feature in the final match. He took to the field for Portugal against France in the 2016 edition, aged 18 years 327 days.

The oldest outfield player to appear in the competition is Gabor Kiraly, in the 2016 edition in Hungary vs Belgium game aged 40 years 86 days. While the oldest player to appear in a final was Jens Lehman in the 2008 edition of Germany vs Spain game when he was 38 years 232 days. The oldest player to win the competition was Ricardo Carvalho when Portugal won the European competition when he was 38 years 53 days.

Euros – Impact and Influence of the Tournament

The Euros have been integral to naturing and promoting European talent. The enormous competition with fifty-three national teams indulged in the qualifying rounds shows how massive and indulging the competition is. Incorporation of the smaller and less experienced teams to challenge and field against the top teams gives them exposure. It develops teams to aspire to improve, thus promoting professionalism and talent.

Promoting the Growth of Women’s Sports

In a recent report, the men’s European Championship has shone a light on the female version of the game and promoted its growth and establishment as an individual and independent tournament. The football Euros for women has benchmarked a lot from the men’s game, and what a rapid and exponential growth it has been, significantly increasing the number of fans, viewership and relevance across the globe. For the longest time, the Euro and other major events have championed equality, which seems to have gotten the message home; thus, such results are a reward for a long-institutionalised campaign.

The Football Virus, Racism

The European Championship has been a platform to fight vices such as racism. In the Euro 2020, for instance, there was an unfortunate event where Bakayo Saka and Marcus Rashford were victims both on the stadium and online after missing penalties that saw England miss out on a chance to win their first European Championship. The UEFA and the FA, among other associations, were vocal in raising awareness against the football virus of racism eating up the beautiful sport. Success in fighting racism is still a long way to go, but such competitions raise awareness and teach more globally in a slow but steady win. It will surely take time, but the efforts the UEFA European Championship is taking in day by day and in every competition are indeed yielding results.

Euro 2024 – Germany

Germany has been chosen as the host country for EURO 2024, the 17th edition of the UEFA European Championship. The decision was made at a UEFA Executive Committee meeting in September 2018.

The only other nation that bid to host the tournament was Turkey. While West Germany previously hosted the 1988 edition, this will be the first time Germany hosts the championship since reunification. Germany also hosted the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

As the host nation, Germany automatically secures a spot in the finals, marking their 14th consecutive participation in the EURO. Their remarkable streak dates back to 1972, with Germany (and previously West Germany) making an appearance at every EURO since then. The nation boasts a rich history of success in the tournament, having claimed victory in the 1972 and 1980 editions as West Germany, and winning as a reunified Germany in 1996.

With Germany’s spot reserved, there remain 23 slots for the finals yet to be secured. These will be determined via the European Qualifiers, set to occur from March to November 2023, and through the play-offs slated for March 2024.

Cities Hosting Games at Euro 2024

There are ten cities throughout Germany which will host games with capacities ranging from 42,000 to 70,000. These stadiums are;

UEFA Euro 2024 Stadiums in Germany
City Stadium Current Capacity
Berlin Olympiastadion Berlin 70,000
Cologne Cologne Stadium 47,000
Dortmund BVB Stadion Dortmund 66,000
Dusseldorf Düsseldorf Arena 47,000
Frankfurt Frankfurt Arena 48,000
Gelsenkirchen Arena AufSchalke 50,000
Hamburg Volksparkstadion Hamburg 50,000
Leipzig Leipzig Stadium 42,000
Munich Munich Football Arena 67,000
Stuttgart Stuttgart Arena 54,000

When Will Euro 2024 Take Place?

The UEFA EURO 2024 is scheduled to take place from 14 June to 14 July 2024. The tournament’s full schedule was confirmed on 10 May 2022 and is broken down into several stages:

  • Group Stage: The matches are planned to commence on 14 June 2024, with teams A1 and A2 playing in Munich, and will continue until 26 June 2024. The matches during this phase will take place in different cities, including Munich, Berlin, Dortmund, Cologne, Gelsenkirchen, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, and Leipzig. After the group stage, there will be rest days on 27 and 28 June.

  • Round of 16: Begins on 29 June 2024 with the match between 1A and 2C in Dortmund, and it continues until 2 July 2024. The rest days for this stage are scheduled for 3 and 4 July.

  • Quarter-finals: Will start on 5 July 2024 with the match between W39 and W37 in Stuttgart, and conclude on 6 July 2024. The teams will again get a couple of rest days on 7 and 8 July before moving to the next stage.

  • Semi-finals: Are scheduled for 9 and 10 July 2024. The first semi-final (between W45 and W46) will take place in Munich, and the second semi-final (between W47 and W48) will be in Dortmund.

  • Final: The final of UEFA EURO 2024 will take place on 14 July 2024, with the match between W49 and W50 being held in Berlin.

How Does Qualifying for Germany Euro 2024 Work?

Ten groups, each comprising five teams (including those comprising the four UEFA Nations League Finals participants), or six, have been assembled thanks to a Euro 2024 draw. Following a home and away round-robin spectacle, the victors and runners-up of each group will seize a direct passage to the ultimate tournament.

As for the remaining nations, their fate will be determined through an exhilarating play-off showdown, featuring twelve teams chosen based on their performance in the 2022/23 Nations League.

  • Group A: Spain, Scotland, Norway, Georgia, Cyprus
  • Group B: Netherlands, France, Republic of Ireland, Greece, Gibraltar
  • Group C: Italy, England, Ukraine, North Macedonia, Malta
  • Group D: Croatia, Wales, Armenia, Türkiye, Latvia
  • Group E: Poland, Czechia, Albania, Faroe Islands, Moldova
  • Group F: Belgium, Austria, Sweden, Azerbaijan, Estonia
  • Group G: Hungary, Serbia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Lithuania
  • Group H: Denmark, Finland, Slovenia, Kazakhstan, Northern Ireland, San Marino
  • Group I: Switzerland, Israel, Romania, Kosovo, Belarus, Andorra
  • Group J: Portugal, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Luxembourg, Slovakia, Liechtenstein

Who Are the Bookies Favourite to Win Euro 2024?

Although there is still a year to go until Hosts Germany kick-off Euro 2024 on Friday 14 June at the Munich Football Arena, bookmakers are already offering odds for the tournament winners.

The table below shows the latest odds from bet365.

Euro 2020 Odds
England 5/1
France 5/1
Germany 11/2
Spain 9/1
Portugal 10/1
Belgium 12/1
Italy 12/1
Netherlands 16/1
Croatia 25/1
Denmark 25/1
Switzerland 40/1
Austria 50/1
Czech Republic 66/1
Serbia 66/1
Turkey 66/1
Scotland 80/1
Sweden 80/1
Ukraine 80/1
Poland 100/1
Hungary 100/1
Norway 100/1
Romania 100/1
Bosnia-Herzegovina 150/1
Greece 150/1
Wales 150/1
Finland 200/1
Montenegro 200/1
Slovenia 200/1
Israel 250/1
Republic of Ireland 250/1
Slovakia 250/1
Iceland 400/1
Bulgaria 500/1
North Macedonia 500/1
Northern Ireland 500/1
Cyprus 1000/1

England are currently joint favourites to win Euro 2024, partly due to their showing in the last two major tournaments. A flawless qualifying campaign has seen them win four out of four in Group C. England secured a 1-2 win against Italy in the first qualifying fixture, which almost guarantees they will go through.

“If England don’t win the Euros, it seems almost inevitable that Gareth Southgate will leave the England job. With two near misses, it’s time for the England men to win a tournament. The bookies have them at 5/1 joint favourites. That price is likely to drop as the tournament draws near. ” – Luke Andrews, Betting Expert – UK Market.

France is also rated at 5/1 to win Euro 2024. Like England, they currently have a 100%-win rate in qualifying. They started their qualification quest in style, beating the Netherlands 4-0.

The biggest surprise so far is the form of Scotland. They top their group with four out of four, beating the highly rated Spain (9/1) 2-0 and Erling Haaland’s Norway 2-1. The Scots look almost certain to qualify but are 80/1 outsiders to win the tournament.

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