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Italy v Norway - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

How to get World Cup 2026 UEFA qualifier tickets

A whole host of thrilling World Cup play-offs await and you could be there in person to see them

Thelo Aasgaard celebrates scoring the 7-0 goal World Cup Qualifiers

How to buy World Cup 2026 Qualifiers tickets

Here’s exactly how you can secure tickets to see your nation’s journey to the 2026 World Cup

Sweden boss Potter gives update on Isak and Kulusevski

Sweden national team manager Graham Potter has provided a fitness update on star duo Dejan Kulusevski and Alexander Isak as the national team prepare for a high-stakes World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine in late March. Both players have been dealing with long-term injury lay-offs, leaving Potter sweating on the availability of his most potent attacking weapons.

How to get Czech Republic vs Ireland World Cup Qualifier tickets

Don’t miss out on a sensational night of international football in Prague

Scotland celebrate Euro 2020 qualification

'Yes sir, I can boogie' - Lyrics & origin of Scotland song

GOAL takes a look at the words to the Tartan Army anthem and the background to how it became a dressing room hit

Will Ronaldo reach 1,000 goals? Martinez gives his verdict

Cristiano Ronaldo is aiming to become the first player in history to score 1,000 professional goals, but Portugal coach Roberto Martinez does not view it as a "goal". The Portugal captain, whose career has been defined by shattered records and relentless ambition, has his sights set on finishing at the very top, yet those closest to him insist the pursuit of the landmark milestone is not driving his every move.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Arsenal	30	20	7	3	59	22	37	67	W W W D D
2	Manchester City	29	18	6	5	59	27	32	60	D W W W W
3	Manchester United	29	14	9	6	51	40	11	51	L W W D W
4	Aston Villa	29	15	6	8	39	34	5	51	L L D W D
5	Chelsea	29	13	9	7	53	34	19	48	W L D D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Arsenal

W
W
W
D
D

Manchester City

D
W
W
W
W

Manchester United

L
W
W
D
W

Aston Villa

L
L
D
W
D

Chelsea

W
L
D
D
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most European Championship titles?

Spain are the most successful side in the European Championship, having lifted the coveted title four times. Their first-ever title came in 1964. After a long wait of 44 years, La Roja won the trophy in 2008 and successfully defended it in 2012 under the-then boss Vicente del Bosque. They won the most recent edition in 2024 and set a record of winning every single game en route to glory.

How many teams are in the European Championship?

There are 24 teams in the European Championships ever since the expansion in 2016. Initially there were only four teams in the Euros, before that number was doubled to eight in 1980, and then to 16 countries in 1996.

Who has made the most European Championship appearances ever?

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has made 30 appearances in the European Championship, having featured in six consecutive editions. He won the tournament in 2016.

Who is the all-time top scorer in the European Championship?

No player has scored more goals in the European Championship than the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo. The 39-year-old has scored 14 goals in 30 games in total, five more than any other player.

Who is the oldest player ever in the European Championship and how old was he?

Portugal centre-back Pepe was aged 41 years and 130 days when his team took on France in the quarter-final of the 2024 edition, thus becoming the oldest player to ever feature in the European Championship.

Who is the youngest player ever in the European Championship and how old was he?

Spanish sensation Lamine Yamal has been creating a host of records since breaking out at Barcelona in 2023. He was a crucial contributor in Spain's EURO 2024 victory, and also became the youngest player ever to feature in the European Championship finals, making his debut in the tournament at the age of 16 years and 338 days.

Which famous players have played in the European Championship?

Paolo Maldini, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, Manuel Neuer, Andres Iniesta, Iker Casillas, Eden Hazard, Michel Platini, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Gareth Bale are some of the most prominent names to have represented their nations at the European Championship.

Which famous managers have managed in the European Championship?

Roberto Mancini, Ronald Koeman, Guus Hiddink, Dino Zoff, Antonio Conte, Andriy Shevchenko, Luis Enrique, Miguel Munoz, Kevin Keegan, Frank Rijkaard, Arrigo Sacchi, Julian Nagelsmann, etc are some of the most famous managers to have managed in the European Championship.