The 17th edition of the UEFA EURO Championship, Euro 2024 is here. 35 different nations have participated in this tournament over the years as they looked for continental glory. Ahead of EURO 2024, let us take a look at the countries with the most appearances in the UEFA Euro.
Which countries have made the most appearances in UEFA EURO?
Germany tops the list with 13 appearances, debuting in 1972 and participating most recently in 2020. Russia follows closely with 12 appearances, starting in 1960. Spain, with 11 entries since 1964, has also been a regular contender. Both France and Italy have appeared 10 times, with France debuting in 1960 and Italy in 1968. The Netherlands also made their debut in 1976, matching the 10 appearances of France and Italy.
The Czech Republic, including its time as Czechoslovakia, has 10 appearances since 1960, alongside England, which debuted in 1968. Denmark has competed 9 times since 1964, while Portugal rounds out the top 10 with 8 appearances since 1984.
Rank | Country | Appearances | Debut | Most Recent |
1 | Germany | 13 | 1972 | 2020 |
2 | Russia | 12 | 1960 | 2020 |
3 | Spain | 11 | 1964 | 2020 |
4 | France | 10 | 1960 | 2020 |
5 | Italy | 10 | 1968 | 2020 |
6 | Netherlands | 10 | 1976 | 2020 |
7 | Czech Republic | 10 | 1960 | 2020 |
8 | England | 10 | 1968 | 2020 |
9 | Denmark | 9 | 1964 | 2020 |
10 | Portugal | 8 | 1984 | 2020 |
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Which countries have the most win percentage in UEFA EURO?
While Germany has made the most appearances in UEFA Euros, the country also leads the pack with a 50.94% win rate over 53 matches, securing 27 victories. Italy follows closely with a 46.67% win rate from 45 matches. Spain has a 45.65% win rate from 46 matches, while France boasts a 48.84% win rate over 43 games.
The Netherlands tops the list with a 51.28% win rate in 39 matches. Portugal also impresses with a 48.72% win rate in 39 games. England, the Czech Republic, Russia, and Denmark round out the top ten, with win percentages of 39.47%, 40.54%, 36.11%, and 30.30%, respectively.
Rank | Country | Matches Played | Wins | Win Percentage |
1 | Germany | 53 | 27 | 50.94% |
2 | Italy | 45 | 21 | 46.67% |
3 | Spain | 46 | 21 | 45.65% |
4 | France | 43 | 21 | 48.84% |
5 | Netherlands | 39 | 20 | 51.28% |
6 | Portugal | 39 | 19 | 48.72% |
7 | England | 38 | 15 | 39.47% |
8 | Czech Republic | 37 | 15 | 40.54% |
9 | Russia | 36 | 13 | 36.11% |
10 | Denmark | 33 | 10 | 30.30% |