France's 2–1 golden-goal victory over Italy made them the first World Cup holders to win the subsequent European Championship.
Key Facts
- Attendance
- 48,100 spectators
- Italy's opening goal
- Marco Delvecchio, 56th minute
- France's equaliser
- Sylvain Wiltord, 90+4th minute
- Golden goal scorer
- David Trezeguet, extra time
- Referee
- Anders Frisk (Sweden)
- France's championship title
- 2nd European Championship title
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
France, the reigning 1998 FIFA World Cup champions, and Italy, who topped their group with maximum points, each progressed through knockout rounds to meet in the final at De Kuip, Rotterdam. France advanced via a Zidane golden goal against Portugal, while Italy overcame the Netherlands on penalties.
In front of 48,100 spectators on 2 July 2000, Italy led through Marco Delvecchio's 56th-minute goal before Sylvain Wiltord equalised deep in stoppage time. In extra time, David Trezeguet's half-volley into the top corner delivered a golden goal, giving France a 2–1 win and their second European Championship title.
France became the first World Cup champions to capture the subsequent European Championship, cementing their status as the dominant international football team of the era. Their Confederations Cup berth as UEFA representative was rendered redundant as they were already hosts; the spot eventually passed to Turkey after Italy and Germany declined.
Result
at De Kuip, Rotterdam, Netherlands