The European Championship takes place once every four years, like the World Championship. In 2012, it will be held in Poland and Ukraine, the decision was made at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the European Union of Football Associations.
Instructions
Step 1
The joint bid of Poland and Ukraine to host the European Championship won out over the bids of Italy, Hungary and Croatia. Never before have European or world championships in a modern format been held on the territories of the republics of the former Soviet Union.
Step 2
In 1980, the Euro was organized in Italy, in 1984 - in France, in 1988 - in Germany, in 1992 - in Sweden, in 1996 - in England, in 2000 - in the Netherlands, in 2004 - in Portugal, in 2008 - in Austria and Switzerland. The 2012 championship will be the fourteenth championship held under the auspices of UEFA. The final will take place in Ukraine and Poland.
Step 3
16 teams that have passed the qualifying round will compete for the championship. It is expected that 24 teams will participate in the next Euro.
Step 4
The official opening of the European Championship is scheduled for June 9, and the tournament will close on July 1, 2012. For the third time the Euro will be held in two host countries. The stadiums of Donetsk, Kiev, Lvov, Kharkov, Warsaw, Poznan, Gdansk and Wroclaw are being prepared.
Step 5
The European Championship will open in Warsaw, and its closing will take place in Kiev. New stadiums are being built in these cities especially for such a significant event. The organizers spend a lot of money on the reconstruction of sports arenas and other related work.
Step 6
Spain is considered the favorite of the 2012 European Championship. It is followed by Germany, followed by the Netherlands. The list is continued by the teams of England, France, Italy. Croatia, Russia, Czech Republic also entered the top ten. Few believe in the victory of the hosts of the championship - Poland and Ukraine.
Step 7
The design of the new European Championship Cup was developed by the Frenchman Artyu-Bertrand, and made by Henri Delaunay. This product is cast from sterling silver and weighs eight kilograms. The Cup will be held in all cities of the 2012 championship.
Step 8
Holding such significant competitions allows the host countries to develop physical culture and sports in their regions, to popularize a healthy lifestyle.
