The 1996 UEFA European Championship, commonly referred to as Euro 96, was the 10th edition of the UEFA European Football Championship. It took place in England from June 8 to June 30, 1996, featuring 16 teams competing in a total of 31 matches. The tournament was notable for its use of the new knockout format after the group stage. Germany won the championship, defeating Czech Republic 2-1 in the final held at Wembley Stadium in London. This victory marked Germany's third European title, with the final match being decided by a golden goal in extra time, a rule that was in effect at the time.