The UEFA Women's Euro Championship has been the highest honour in women’s football for nations in Europe since it started in 1984. Thirteen editions of the tournament have been played, with 21 different teams participating in the competition's history. Of them, seven have managed to reach the final of the Women’s Euro and only five teams have had the chance to lift the trophy. Record winners Germany and Norway are the only sides to taste success more than once. The competition has evolved over the years, with the current format from the 2017 edition allowing 16 teams to participate in the finals.
Here are the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about the UEFA Women's Euro Championship:
When was the first edition of the UEFA Women's Euro played?
The first edition of the UEFA Women's Euro was played in 1984 and was won by Sweden defeating England on penalties after a 1-1 aggregate draw over two legs.
Which is the most successful team in the UEFA Women's Euro?
Germany are the most successful team in UEFA Women's Euro history, winning eight titles (1989, 1991, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2013)
Which team has won the Women's Euro consecutively?
Germany is also the team with the most consecutive success in the Women's Euro, having won it six in a row from 1995 to 2013.
Which team(s) have made the most appearances in the Women's Euro?
Italy and Norway have made the most appearances in Women's Euro with 13, not missing a single tournament
Which team has made the most consecutive appearances in the Women's Euro?
Italy and Norway have made the most consecutive appearances in the Women's Euro with 13.
Which team has made the most appearances in the Women's Euro final?
Germany has made the most appearances in the Women's Euro final with nine.
Which team(s) have made the most appearances in Women's Euro without winning the tournament?
Italy has made the most appearances in the Women's Euro without winning the tournament, with 12.
Which team(s) have made the most appearances in the Women's Euro final without winning the tournament?
Italy has made the most appearances in the Women's Euro final without winning the tournament, with two (1993 and 1997).
Which team has played the most matches in the Women’s Euro?
Germany has played the most matches in the Women’s Euro, with 46, played in every edition since 1989.
Which team has won the most matches in the Women’s Euro?
Germany has won the most matches in Women's Euro history with 36.
Which team has won the most consecutive matches in the Women’s Euro?
Germany has won the most consecutive matches in the Women’s Euro, with 19 from 1997 to 2009.
Which team has played the most consecutive matches without a loss in the Women’s Euro?
Germany has played the most consecutive matches without a loss in the Women’s Euro, with 26 from 1995 to 2013.
Which team has lost the most matches in the Women’s Euro?
Italy has suffered the most losses in the Women’s Euro with 20.
Which team has lost the most consecutive matches in the Women’s Euro?
Russia has suffered the most consecutive losses in the Women’s Euro, with six from 2011 to 2013.
Which team has played the most consecutive matches without a win in the Women’s Euro?
Russia has played the most consecutive matches without a win in the Women’s Euro, with 12 from 1997 to 2013.
Which team has scored the most goals in the Women’s Euro?
Germany has scored the most goals in the Women’s Euro with 107 in 46 games.
Which team has conceded the most goals in the Women’s Euro?
Italy has conceded the most goals in the Women’s Euro with 63.
Which team(s) have won the most matches in a single edition of the Women’s Euro?
Germany (2009), Netherlands (2017) and England (2022) have won the most matches in a single edition of the Women’s Euro with six.
Which team has scored the most goals in a single edition of the Women’s Euro?
England has scored the most goals in a single edition of the Women’s Euro with 22 in the 2022 edition.
Which fixture has been played the most times in the Women’s Euro?
Germany vs Norway is the most-played fixture in Women’s Euro history, with 10 since their first meeting in 1989. In 2005, 2009 and 2013, they have played each other twice in the same tournament.
Which is the biggest margin of victory recorded in the Women’s Euro?
England’s 8-0 win against Norway in 2022 is the biggest margin of victory recorded in the Women’s Euro.
Which player(s) have won the most UEFA Women's Euros?
Birgit Prinz and Nadine Angerer of Germany have won the most UEFA Women's Euros with five.
Which player has played the most matches in the Women’s Euro?
Birgit Prinz has played the most matches in the Women’s Euro with 23.
Which player(s) have scored the most goals in the Women’s Euro?
Inka Grings and Birgit Prinz of Germany have scored the most goals in the Women’s Euro with 10.
Which player(s) have scored the most goals in a single edition of the Women’s Euro?
Inka Grings (Germany, 2009), Beth Mead (England, 2022) and Alexandra Popp (Germany, 2022) have scored the most goals in a single edition of the Women’s Euro with six.
Which player has scored the most goals in a single match of the Women’s Euro?
Marianne Pettersen of Norway has scored the most goals in a single match of the Women’s Euro with four against Denmark in 1997.
Which player has scored the most goals in the Women’s Euro final?
Birgit Prinz has scored the most goals in the Women’s Euro final with five.
Which team has the most goal scorers for a single edition of the Women’s Euro?
Germany has the most goal scorers for a single edition of the Women’s Euro, with 10 in 2009.
Which player has kept the most clean sheets in the Women’s Euro?
Silke Rottenberg of Germany has kept the most clean sheets in the Women’s Euro with 11.
Which player has conceded the most goals in a single edition of the Women’s Euro?
Rachel Brown of England has conceded the most goals in a single edition of the Women’s Euro with 14.
Who is the youngest goalscorer in Women's Euro history?
Isabell Herlovsen of Norway is the youngest goalscorer in the Women’s Euro history after scoring against France in 2005 at the age of 16 years, 351 days.
Who is the oldest goalscorer in the Women’s Euros history?
Julie Nelson of Northern Ireland is the oldest goalscorer in Women’s Euro history after scoring against Norway in 2022 at the age of 37 years, 33 days.
Which manager(s) have won the most Women’s Euro titles?
Gero Bisanz (Germany, 1989–1991, 1995) and Christina Theune (Germany, 1997–2005) are the managers to have won the most Women’s Euro titles, with three.
Which manager has won the most matches in the Women’s Euro?
Christina Theune has won the most matches in the Women’s Euro with 13.
Which manager(s) have coached the most matches in the Women’s Euro?
Christina Theune and Hope Powell (England) have coached the most matches in Women’s Euro with 15.
Which manager has lost the most matches in the Women’s Euro?
Hope Powell has lost the most matches in Women’s Euro with eight.
