UEFA Euro 1988 facts for kids
| UEFA Fußball-Europameisterschaft Bundesrepublik Deutschland 1988 |
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| Tournament details | |
| Host country | West Germany |
| Dates | 10 June – 25 June |
| Teams | 8 |
| Venue(s) | 8 (in 8 host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Netherlands (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  Soviet Union |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 15 |
| Goals scored | 34 (2.27 per match) |
| Attendance | 849,844 (56,656 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Marco van Basten (5 goals) |
The 1988 UEFA European Football Championship was a big football tournament. It happened in West Germany from June 10 to June 25, 1988. This event is also known as the Euro 1988. It was the eighth time this important competition was held. The European Football Championship takes place every four years. It is organized by UEFA, which is the main football body in Europe.
The final game of the tournament was played on June 25. It was a match between the Soviet Union team and the Netherlands team. The Netherlands won the game with a score of 2–0. This victory made the Netherlands European champions for the very first time. It is still their only win in this championship.
Images for kids
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Special stamp issued by Deutsche Bundespost for the tournament
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Results for UEFA Euro 1988 finalists.
See also
In Spanish: Eurocopa 1988 para niños
