Do You Know UEFA European Football?

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Do You Know UEFA European Football? - Quiz

The UEFA European Football is also known as the Euros played every four years. It is the main association football competition contested by the men national teams of the members of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), determining the champion of the Europe continent. Take the quiz to find out more.

Questions and Answers

1.

How many European Championship tournaments have been played?
- A.
  
  15
- B.
  
  20
- C.
  
  14
- D.
  
  2
Correct Answer
A. 15

Explanation
There have been a total of 15 European Championship tournaments played.

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2.

UEFA European Championships was founded in ....
- A.
  
  2000
- B.
  
  1987
- C.
  
  2009
- D.
  
  1960
Correct Answer
D. 1960

Explanation
The correct answer is 1960. This is the year when the UEFA European Championships was founded.

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3.

The 15 European Championship tournaments have been won by how many different national teams?
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  20
- C.
  
  6
- D.
  
  15
Correct Answer
A. 10

Explanation
There have been a total of 15 European Championship tournaments. The question asks how many different national teams have won these tournaments. The correct answer is 10, meaning that 10 different national teams have emerged as champions in the history of the European Championship.

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4.

The most recent championship, hosted by?
- A.
  
  Brazil
- B.
  
  England
- C.
  
  France
- D.
  
  Nigeria
Correct Answer
C. France

Explanation
The most recent championship was hosted by France.

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5.

To date, .... is the only team in history to have won consecutive titles, doing so in 2008 and 2012.
- A.
  
  France
- B.
  
  Portugal
- C.
  
  Germany
- D.
  
  Spain
Correct Answer
D. Spain

Explanation
Spain is the correct answer because they are the only team in history to have won consecutive titles, specifically in 2008 and 2012. This means that no other team has achieved this feat, making Spain unique in their back-to-back victories.

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6.

The most recent championship was hosted by France in what year?
- A.
  
  2016
- B.
  
  2018
- C.
  
  2014
- D.
  
  2010
Correct Answer
A. 2016

Explanation
France hosted the most recent championship in 2016.

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7.

UEFA Euro 2016 was the first to have how many teams in the finals?
- A.
  
  6
- B.
  
  12
- C.
  
  24
- D.
  
  36
Correct Answer
C. 24

Explanation
UEFA Euro 2016 was the first tournament to have 24 teams in the finals. This was an increase from the previous format of 16 teams. The expansion allowed for more nations to compete and increased the competitiveness of the tournament. The larger number of teams also provided more opportunities for underdogs to make a mark and created a more exciting and diverse competition.

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The most recent championship, hosted by France in 2016, was won by ....
- A.
  
  Spain
- B.
  
  Portugal
- C.
  
  France
- D.
  
  Netherlands
Correct Answer
B. Portugal

Explanation
The most recent championship, hosted by France in 2016, was won by Portugal.

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9.

Bronze medals were previously awarded for winners of the third place playoff, the last of which was held in ....
- A.
  
  1980
- B.
  
  1970
- C.
  
  1990
- D.
  
  2000
Correct Answer
A. 1980

Explanation
The correct answer is 1980. Bronze medals were previously awarded for winners of the third place playoff, and the last time this playoff was held was in 1980.

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10.

The new UEFA European Championships trophy, which is made of sterling silver, now weighs how many kilograms?
- A.
  
  24
- B.
  
  16
- C.
  
  8
- D.
  
  36
Correct Answer
C. 8

Explanation
The new UEFA European Championships trophy is made of sterling silver and weighs 8 kilograms.

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Do You Know UEFA European Football?

How many European Championship tournaments have been played?

UEFA European Championships was founded in ....

The 15 European Championship tournaments have been won by how many different national teams?

The most recent championship, hosted by?

To date, .... is the only team in history to have won consecutive titles, doing so in 2008 and 2012.

The most recent championship was hosted by France in what year?

UEFA Euro 2016 was the first to have how many teams in the finals?

The most recent championship, hosted by France in 2016, was won by ....

Bronze medals were previously awarded for winners of the third place playoff, the last of which was held in ....

The new UEFA European Championships trophy, which is made of sterling silver, now weighs how many kilograms?