Portugal won their first major international tournament title, defeating host nation France 1–0 in extra time at UEFA Euro 2016.
Key Facts
- Final score
- Portugal 1–0 France (after extra time)
- Attendance
- 75,868 spectators
- Winning goal
- Eder, 108th minute, from 25 yards
- Referee
- Mark Clattenburg (England)
- Portugal's tournament title
- First major international tournament victory
- Tournament edition
- 15th UEFA European Championship
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Portugal navigated UEFA Euro 2016 as one of the weaker group-stage performers, finishing third in Group F with three draws, before eliminating Croatia, Poland on penalties, and Wales to reach the final. France, the host nation, topped Group A and defeated Ireland, Iceland, and Germany to advance, entering the final as strong favourites.
The final was played on 10 July 2016 at the Stade de France before 75,868 spectators. Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo was forced off through injury during regular time, and the match remained goalless after 90 minutes. In the 108th minute of extra time, substitute Eder scored with a low shot from 25 yards past Hugo Lloris, giving Portugal a 1–0 victory.
Portugal became the tenth nation to win the European Championship, securing their first major tournament title twelve years after losing the 2004 final on home soil. France became only the second host nation to lose a European Championship final. Portugal's victory also earned them a place in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia.
Result
at Stade de France, Paris, France