The 1960 UEFA European Championship was the inaugural edition of the tournament, held in France from June 6 to June 10. It featured four teams: France, Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, and Soviet Union. The competition format included a knockout stage, culminating in a final match. The final took place at the Parc des Princes in Paris, where the Soviet Union defeated Yugoslavia 2-1 after extra time. This victory marked the first European Championship title for the Soviet Union, setting the stage for future tournaments in the UEFA European Championship series.