Euro Winners
Every country to win the UEFA European Championship, ranked by number of titles, from Spain's record four to the tournament's one-time champions.
- 1
Spain1964, 2008, 2012, 20244Titles - 2
Germany1972, 1980, 19963Titles - 3
Italy1968, 20202Titles - 3
France1984, 20002Titles - 5Soviet Union19601Titles
- 5Czechoslovakia19761Titles
- 5
Netherlands19881Titles - 5
Denmark19921Titles - 5
Greece20041Titles - 5
Portugal20161Titles
Source: Wikipedia, UEFA European Championship winners by nation, as of July 2026.
Europe's crown and the nations who have worn it
The European Championship is second only to the World Cup in international prestige, and no nation has mastered it like Spain. Their four titles, stretching from 1964 to a record-extending win in 2024, include the only successful title defence in the competition's history, back-to-back in 2008 and 2012.
Germany follow on three, with Italy and France on two apiece. Below them the trophy has been shared widely: the Soviet Union won the very first edition in 1960, and one-time champions include the Netherlands' 1988 side, the fairytale winners Denmark (1992) and Greece (2004), and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in 2016.
That spread of winners is what gives the Euros their unpredictable charm, a tournament where established giants and unlikely outsiders have all had their moment lifting the trophy.
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Frequently asked questions
Which country has won the most European Championships?+
Spain have won the most UEFA European Championships with four titles (1964, 2008, 2012 and 2024). They are also the only team to win two in a row, in 2008 and 2012.
Who won the most recent Euros?+
Spain won the most recent European Championship, beating England 2–1 in the 2024 final. It was their fourth title and their record-extending win over the rest of Europe.
How many countries have won the Euros?+
Ten different nations have won the European Championship: Spain, Germany, Italy, France, the Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia, the Netherlands, Denmark, Greece and Portugal.
What was the biggest shock in Euros history?+
Greece's win in 2004 and Denmark's in 1992 are the competition's greatest upsets. Denmark only entered as late replacements for Yugoslavia, while Greece beat hosts Portugal in the final as huge outsiders.