Let’s Play Two Truths and a Lie About the UEFA European Championships

Two of these statements are true and one is a lie… can you spot it? Scroll down for the answer!

1. England won their first UEFA European Championship in 1996.
2. England reached the finals of the UEFA European Championship in 2020.
3. The Euro 1996 tournament was hosted in England.

Answer Sheet:

1. Lie! Unfortunately, England did not win their first UEFA European Championship in 1996. They hosted the tournament and reached the semi-finals, but they were knocked out by Germany in a dramatic penalty shootout.
2. Truth! England reached the finals of the UEFA European Championship in 2020 (the tournament was actually played in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). They played against Italy and, after a 1-1 draw, lost in a penalty shootout.
3. Truth! The Euro 1996 tournament was indeed hosted in England. It was a memorable event with the slogan “Football’s Coming Home,” and it marked the first time the tournament expanded to include 16 teams.

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