1992 UEFA Euro Championship
The 1992 UEFA European Championship, commonly referred to as Euro 1992, was held in Sweden from June 10 to June 26. It was the ninth edition of the tournament and featured eight teams.
The competition consisted of two groups, with each group containing four teams. Group A saw Sweden, Denmark, France, and England, while Group B comprised Germany, the Netherlands, Scotland, and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), a team representing the former Soviet Union.
Denmark and Sweden advanced from Group A, while Germany and the Netherlands moved forward from Group B. The semi-finals featured Denmark defeating the Netherlands in a dramatic penalty shootout, and Germany overcoming Sweden 3-2 in a thrilling match.
The tournament saw an unexpected victory for Denmark, who were only allowed to participate due to the disqualification of Yugoslavia amid political turmoil. Denmark, who had not even qualified initially, emerged as the champions by defeating the reigning World Cup champions, Germany, 2-0 in the final held at Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg.
Goals from John Jensen and Kim Vilfort sealed the victory, marking Denmark’s first major international title. Notably, Denmark's goalkeeper, Peter Schmeichel, played a crucial role in their success, making critical saves throughout the tournament.
Trivia
- The 1992 tournament was the first major tournament to have the players' names printed on their backs.
Related Pages
- UEFA Euro Home
- UEFA Euro Host Countries List
- UEFA Euro Winners List
- UEFA Euro Trivia
- The Year in Sport: 1992
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