Denmark won the 1992 European Championship final 2–0 against Germany in one of the biggest upsets in international football history.
Key Facts
- Final score
- Denmark 2–0 Germany
- Venue
- Nya Ullevi, Gothenburg
- Attendance
- 37,800 spectators
- Goal scorers
- John Jensen and Kim Vilfort
- Referee
- Bruno Galler (Switzerland)
- Denmark's qualification notice
- 10 days before tournament began
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Yugoslavia was ejected from UEFA Euro 1992 due to the breakup of the country, allowing Denmark to enter as a late replacement just ten days before the tournament. Denmark navigated the group stage finishing second, then defeated the Netherlands on penalties in the semi-finals to reach their first European Championship final against Germany.
On 26 June 1992 at Nya Ullevi in Gothenburg, Denmark faced Germany in the UEFA Euro 1992 final before 37,800 spectators. Goals from John Jensen and Kim Vilfort secured a 2–0 victory for Denmark, refereed by Bruno Galler of Switzerland.
Denmark claimed their first and only European Championship title. The victory, achieved after entering the tournament as a last-minute replacement, is widely regarded as one of the most shocking results in international football and cemented the match's place in football folklore.
Result
at Nya Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden