How Well Do You Know UEFA Euro Cup History?

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    The Euro Cup is played every 4 years. 

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Are loving this year's Euro Cup 2016?
If you think you have been the ultimate fan, then take the quiz to discover just how well you know the history of this great tournament!

How Well Do You Know UEFA Euro Cup History? - Quiz

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  • 2. 
    What year was the tournament held in two different countries for the first time? - ProProfs

    What year was the tournament held in two different countries for the first time?

    • 2000

    • 1984

    • 1995

    • 2001

    Correct Answer
    A. 2000
    Explanation
    In the year 2000, the tournament was held in two different countries for the first time. This means that the event took place in two separate countries simultaneously, possibly due to logistical or organizational reasons. It marked a significant milestone in the history of the tournament, as it expanded its reach and allowed more countries to be involved in hosting the event.

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  • 3. 
    Which teams have both won the tournament 3 times? - ProProfs

    Which teams have both won the tournament 3 times?

    • Italy & Ireland

    • Spain & France

    • Germany & Spain

    • Spain & Italy

    Correct Answer
    A. Germany & Spain
    Explanation
    Germany and Spain have both won the tournament 3 times. This means that both teams have achieved the same level of success in the tournament, with each team winning it on three separate occasions.

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  • 4. 
    How many different national teams have won the Euro Cup? - ProProfs

    How many different national teams have won the Euro Cup?

    • 6

    • 4

    • 9

    • 12

    Correct Answer
    A. 9
    Explanation
    Germany, Spain, France, Soviet Union, Italy, Czech, Netherlands, Denmark, and Greece

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  • 5. 
    ​The last tournament in 2012 was won by Spain. Who did they beat? - ProProfs

    ​The last tournament in 2012 was won by Spain. Who did they beat?

    • Italy

    • France

    • Germany

    • Russia

    Correct Answer
    A. Italy
    Explanation
    In the last tournament in 2012, Spain emerged as the winners. Therefore, they must have beaten another team in the final match to claim the title. The correct answer is Italy, as they were the team that Spain defeated in the final to become champions.

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  • 6. 
    ​Which team has won two Euro Cups? - ProProfs

    ​Which team has won two Euro Cups?

    • Italy

    • Greece

    • Spain

    • France

    Correct Answer
    A. France
    Explanation
    France is the correct answer because they have won two Euro Cups. They won their first Euro Cup in 1984 when they hosted the tournament, and then they won their second Euro Cup in 2000. France has a strong football history and has been successful in various international competitions, including the Euro Cup.

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  • 7. 
    How many teams are eligible to enter for qualification of the tournament? - ProProfs

    How many teams are eligible to enter for qualification of the tournament?

    • 16

    • 35

    • 60

    • 55

    Correct Answer
    A. 55
    Explanation
    There are 55 teams eligible to enter for qualification of the tournament.

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  • 8. 
    Where was the first Euro Cup tournament held? - ProProfs

    Where was the first Euro Cup tournament held?

    • Spain

    • England

    • France

    • Italy

    Correct Answer
    A. France
    Explanation
    The correct answer is France. France hosted the first-ever Euro Cup tournament. The inaugural tournament took place in 1960, with the final being held at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. The tournament featured four teams, including the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, and the host nation France. The Soviet Union emerged as the champions by defeating Yugoslavia in the final. Since then, the Euro Cup has become a prestigious international football tournament held every four years.

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  • 9. 
    What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the Euro Cup? - ProProfs

    What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the Euro Cup?

    • Le Victor Gold

    • Euro Cup

    • The Henri Delaunay

    • Stanley Cup

    Correct Answer
    A. The Henri Delaunay
    Explanation
    The correct answer is The Henri Delaunay. The Henri Delaunay trophy is awarded to the winner of the Euro Cup. It is named after Henri Delaunay, the first General Secretary of UEFA, and was first awarded in 1960. The trophy is a silver cup with handles in the shape of ears of wheat, symbolizing the agricultural roots of Europe. It has become an iconic symbol of European football and is highly coveted by teams competing in the tournament.

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  • 10. 
    How many times has there been a tournament? - ProProfs

    How many times has there been a tournament?

    • 15

    • 16

    • 10

    • 22

    Correct Answer
    A. 15
    Explanation
    The answer is 15 because the question asks for the number of times a tournament has occurred. Out of the given options, 15 is the only number that represents the number of tournaments that have taken place.

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