The 1988 UEFA European Championship was the ninth edition of the UEFA European Football Championship, held in West Germany from June 10 to June 25, 1988. Eight teams participated in the tournament, competing in a total of 15 matches. The event showcased some of the best football talent in Europe. The final took place at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, where the Netherlands faced the Soviet Union. The Dutch won 2-0, securing their first major international trophy. The tournament is remembered for its high-quality matches and the emergence of stars like Marco van Basten, who scored a memorable goal in the final.