1960 UEFA European Championship

The 1960 UEFA European Championship was a major football (soccer) tournament held in France, featuring national teams from across Europe. It was the second edition of the competition, replacing the earlier competition called the "European Nations' Cup." The tournament involved a knockout format starting with quarter-finals. The Soviet Union emerged as champions after defeating Yugoslavia 2-1 in the final, which was hosted in Paris. This event helped establish the tournament’s prestige and contributed to the development of international football competitions in Europe.