UEFA Euro 1976

Also known as 1976 European Championships, Euro 1976, Euro 76

5th European association football championship

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UEFA Euro 1976 was the fifth European championship for association football (soccer), a major tournament between national teams from across Europe. It is historically significant as one of the early editions of what has become one of the sport's most prestigious competitions.

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The 1976 UEFA European Football Championship tournament was held in Yugoslavia. This was the fifth UEFA European Championship, held every four years and endorsed by UEFA and the only tournament that was held in a socialist state. The final tournament took place between 16 and 20 June 1976.

Only four countries played in the final tournament, with the tournament consisting of the semi-finals, a third place play-off, and the final. This was the last tournament to have this format, as the tournament was expanded to include eight teams four years later. It was the only time that all four matches in the final tournament were decided after extra time, either on penalties or by goals scored. This was also the last tournament in which the hosts had to qualify for the final stage.