1960 European Nations' Cup finals — final game of the 1960 European Nations' Cup
The Soviet Union defeated Yugoslavia 2–1 after extra time to win the first ever UEFA European Championship final.
Key Facts
- Date
- 10 July 1960
- Venue
- Parc des Princes, Paris
- Final score
- Soviet Union 2–1 Yugoslavia (AET)
- Attendance
- 17,966 spectators
- Referee
- Arthur Ellis (England)
- Tournament edition
- First UEFA European Championship
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
UEFA organised its inaugural European Nations' Cup, with national teams competing across qualifying rounds and a final tournament held in France. The Soviet Union advanced via a walkover in the quarter-finals after Spain withdrew, and defeated Czechoslovakia 3–0 in the semi-finals. Yugoslavia eliminated Bulgaria, Portugal, and host nation France to reach the final.
On 10 July 1960, the Soviet Union faced Yugoslavia in the first UEFA European Championship final at Parc des Princes in Paris. Played before 17,966 spectators in rainy conditions, with English referee Arthur Ellis officiating, the match required extra time to produce a result, the Soviet Union ultimately winning 2–1.
The Soviet Union became the inaugural UEFA European Champions, establishing a precedent for the tournament that would grow into one of football's most prestigious international competitions. Yugoslavia finished as runners-up in the first edition of what would become the UEFA European Championship, held every four years.
Result
at Parc des Princes, Paris, France