UEFA Women’s European Championship Winners and Runners-Up

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The UEFA Women`s European Championship stands as the leading national team tournament for women`s football in Europe. Established in 1984, the competition has significantly increased its popularity, quality, and competitive level over the years. Held every four years, it gathers the best national teams across Europe to compete for the continental title.

Throughout its history, various countries have made their impact on the championship. The Women`s EURO highlights the progression of women`s football in Europe, from Germany`s long-standing success to the emergence of recent winners such as the Netherlands and England.

Below, you will find a comprehensive list detailing all the champions and runners-up of the Women`s European Championship, covering every edition from the inaugural event to the latest tournament.

List of Women`s Euro winners

Since the debut tournament in 1984, the final match has featured six different countries. Sweden claimed the title in the first edition, winning against England via penalties. Norway secured victories in 1987 and 1993. Germany established itself as the dominant team, winning their first championship in 1989 and accumulating a record total of eight titles, including an impressive streak of six consecutive wins from 1995 to 2013. The list of champions also includes the Netherlands, who won as hosts in 2017, and England, who secured their first trophy at Wembley in 2022 by defeating Germany in extra time. Several nations, including Italy, Denmark, and Sweden, have finished as runners-up over the years, narrowly missing out on the championship.

Year Host Country Winner Runners-up
1984 Multiple countries Sweden England
1987 Norway Norway Sweden
1989 West Germany West Germany Norway
1991 Denmark Germany Norway
1993 Italy Norway Italy
1995 Multiple countries Germany Sweden
1997 Norway & Sweden Germany Italy
2001 Germany Germany Sweden
2005 England Germany Norway
2009 Finland Germany England
2013 Sweden Germany Norway
2017 Netherlands Netherlands Denmark
2022 England England Germany

Which country has won Women`s EURO the most?

Germany holds the record for the most successful participation in the UEFA Women`s European Championship by a significant margin. The German national women`s team has won the tournament an impressive 8 times, including a remarkable run of six straight titles from 1995 to 2013. This sustained success by Germany has played a vital role in enhancing the visibility of women`s football, motivating new athletes, and fostering the sport`s overall growth throughout Europe.

Country Titles Won Years Won
Germany 8 1989, 1991, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2013
Norway 2 1987, 1993
Sweden 1 1984
Netherlands 1 2017
England 1 2022
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