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The 2000 UEFA European Championship, or '''Euro 2000''', was the 11th edition of the UEFA European Championship , a competition between the national Football teams of Europe held every four years and organised by UEFA , football's governing body in Europe . The finals of Euro 2000 were co-hosted (the first time this happened) by Belgium and The Netherlands between June 10 and July 2 , 2000 . The final tournament was contested by 16 nations. With the exception of the national teams of the hosts, Belgium and the Netherlands , the finalists had to go through a Qualifying Round to reach the final stage. Belgium, however had a surprise exit from the tournament. The Euro 2000 winner was France , who beat Italy 2-1 in the final after a Golden Goal by France's David Trézéguet . QUALIFICATION The following teams participated in the tournament: Belgium and The Netherlands automatically qualified for the tournament as co-hosts. For details concerning the qualifying phase, check 2000 European Football Championship (qualifying) STADIUMS The Netherlands Belgium SQUADS For a list of all squads that played in the final tournament, see 2000 European Football Championship (squads) . FIRST ROUND ''All times local (CET)''. Group A Group B Group C Group D QUARTER-FINALS SEMI-FINALS FINAL TOURNEMANT STATISTICS Top Scorers 5 Goals
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Fastest Goal 3 Minutes : Paul Scholes (England vs Portugal) Average Goals 2.74 Per Game THE WINNING SQUAD EXTERNAL SITES |
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