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The
2000 UEFA European Championship, or
Euro 2000, was the 11th UEFA European Championship, which is held every four years and organised by
UEFA, football's governing body in
Europe.
The finals of Euro 2000 were co-hosted (the first time this happened) by
Belgium and the Netherlands between June 10 and July 2,
2000. The final tournament was contested by 16 nations. With the exception of the national teams of the hosts, Belgium and the Netherlands, the finalists had to go through a qualifying round to reach the final stage.
Belgium, however had a surprise exit from the tournament in the final group stage.
Perhaps the biggest surprise of the tournament was Portugal, winning their group with three wins, including a 3-0 win against Germany. They reached the semi-finals, when they lost in extra-time to France.
The Euro 2000 winner was France, who defeated Italy 2-1 in the final after a golden goal by France's David Trézéguet.
Qualification
The following teams participated in the tournament:
External links
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EURO 2000 official history *
UEFA official site *
Italy v. Holland semi-final Highlights European Football Championship
European Football Championship, 2000
European Football Championship, 2000
