UEFA European Championship Trivia

Teams and Trivia

Albania has had some remarkable unexpected victories, including victories over Belgium and Greece.

Armenia had their biggest win and defeat in 1997 - crushing Andorra (3 – 0) and losing to Chile (7 – 0).

Azerbaijan played its first international match against Georgia in 1992.

Belarus played their first international fixture against Lithuania in 1992, after the Soviet Union dissolved.

Belgium, also called ‘The Red Devils’, has qualified for six consecutive World Cups since 1982.

Bosnia-Herzegovina has never qualified for a World Cup or UEFA European Football Championship.

Bulgaria reached the semi final of the 1994 World Cup.

Croatia is a young team, only recognized by UEFA in 1992.

Cyprus celebrated their first non-friendly international victory when they beat Switzerland in 1968.

Czech Republic won the UEFA European Championship in 1976.

Denmark were victorious in the 1992 UEFA European Football Championship.

England won the World Cup in 1966 and progress to the semi final in 1990.

Estonia regained their independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 and played their first FIFA-recognized match against Slovenia in June 1992.

F.Y.R. Macedonia joined UEFA and FIFA in 1994. Their first qualifier match was for the 1996 UEFA European Championship.

Faroe Island’s first competitive international match in 1990 ended in a surprise 1 – 0 victory over Austria.

Finland has played in four Olympic Games despite never qualifying for the UEFA European Championship.

France hosted and won the World Cup in 1998 and won the 2000 UEFA European Football Championship.

Georgia only joined UEFA and FIFA in 1992, making them one of the youngest national teams.

Germany has been incredibly successful, winning three World Cups and UEFA European Championships.

Greece is the reigning European Champion after a notable victory over Portugal in Euro 2004.

Hungary currently holds the position of Unofficial World Football Champion, despite having never finished first in a World Cup or UEFA European Championship.

Iceland famously played an iconic match against Estonia in 1996 during which a father was substituted by his own son.

Israel has competed in tournaments spread across five continents before becoming a full member of UEFA in 1994.

Italy has taken home four World Cups as well as winning the UEFA European Championship in 1968.

Kazakhstan saw victory in their first international fixture against Turkmenistan in 1992.

Latvia qualified for Euro 2004, making them the sole Baltic team to reach the final part of the tournament.

Liechtenstein’s greatest achievement was beating Latvia 1 - 0 during the Euro 2008 qualifiers.

Lithuania played their first match as a national team in 1990, after regain independence from the Soviet Union.

Luxembourg saw their first win in a dozen years after defeating Gambia in 2007.

Malta, often called the Knights of St. John, played their first international in 1957.

Moldova was pitted against Georgia for their first international game in 1991.

Netherlands, also referred to as ‘Holland’, were the champions of the UEFA European Football Championship in 1988 and were the runners-up in two successive World Cup finals during the 70s.

Northern Ireland was promised £1 million by the Irish Football Association if they succeeded in qualifying for Euro 2008.

Norway is the only national team that has never lost a match against Brazil.

Poland has twice ended the World cup in third position.

Portugal, favoured by bookmakers for Euro 2008, is among the stronger football sides in Europe.

Republic of Ireland qualified for their first international tournament with the UEFA European Championships in 1988.

Romania is one of only four countries that took part in the first three World Cup tournaments.

Russia’s team is largely made up of former USSR Players.

San Marino beat Lichtenstein in 2004, marking their only victory in an international match.

Scotland and England boast the oldest international football teams. They played each other for the first time in 1872.

Serbia played its first international match in December 1994.

Slovakia has never qualified for a World Cup or UEFA European Championship.

Slovenia saw no losses during the World Cup 2002 qualifiers, sporting 7 wins and ties.

Spain hosted and won the UEFA European Championship in 1964.

Sweden has played in eleven World Cups and has won three medals.

Turkey reached the Euro 2000 quarter final round.

Ukraine is naturally a young team, qualifying for their first World Cup in 2006.

Wales has one of the oldest teams in the world. They played their first match in 1876.

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