What is the UEFA European Women's Championship?
UEFA European Women's Championship: All You Need to Know
The UEFA European Women's Championship is an international football competition for women's national teams that are affiliated with UEFA, the governing body for football in Europe. The tournament is held every four years and is one of the most prestigious competitions in women's football.
History of the UEFA European Women's Championship
The first UEFA European Women's Championship was held in 1984 and was won by Sweden. The tournament has been held every four years since then, with Germany being the most successful team, having won eight titles.
The tournament has grown in popularity over the years, and the 2017 edition was watched by over 120 million people worldwide.
Format of the UEFA European Women's Championship
The UEFA European Women's Championship is a knockout tournament, with the 16 teams that qualify for the tournament being divided into four groups of four teams.
The top two teams from each group advance to the knockout stage, which consists of quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a final.
The winner of the tournament qualifies for the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Teams that have won the UEFA European Women's Championship
The following teams have won the UEFA European Women's Championship:
- Germany (8 titles)
- Norway (2 titles)
- Sweden (1 title)
- Netherlands (1 title)
- England (1 title)
