Euro 2000, co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands, was the first UEFA European Championship held across multiple nations, won by France via a golden goal.
Key Facts
- Edition
- 11th UEFA European Championship
- Tournament dates
- 10 June – 2 July 2000
- Co-hosts
- Belgium and the Netherlands
- Teams in finals
- 16
- Final result
- France 2–1 Italy (golden goal)
- Defending champions
- Germany (eliminated in group stage)
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
UEFA awarded co-hosting rights to Belgium and the Netherlands after they submitted a joint bid, beating out competing bids from Spain and Austria. This was the first time UEFA agreed to share hosting duties across two nations for its flagship international tournament.
The finals tournament ran from 10 June to 2 July 2000, featuring 16 national teams across venues in Belgium and the Netherlands. France defeated Italy 2–1 in the final through a golden goal, claiming the title. Germany, the defending champions, were knocked out in the group stage.
France's victory cemented their status as the dominant international side of the era, having also won the 1998 FIFA World Cup. The tournament was widely praised by football writers for its high-scoring games and quality of play, and is frequently cited as one of the greatest international football tournaments ever held.
Result
at King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels (final); multiple venues in Belgium and the Netherlands