The 2012 UEFA European Championship, commonly referred to as Euro 2012, was the 14th edition of the UEFA European Football Championship. It took place from June 8 to July 1, 2012, co-hosted by Poland and Ukraine. The tournament featured 16 teams competing in various cities, with matches held in iconic stadiums. Spain emerged as the champion, successfully defending their title by defeating Italy 4-0 in the final, held at the Olympic Stadium in Kyiv. This victory marked Spain's third European Championship title, solidifying their dominance in international football during that era.