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\"CzechCzech Republic have featured in every UEFA European Championship since the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993*. They were involved in the first ever European Nations\u2019 Cup in France in 1960 and were champions of Europe 16 years later in Yugoslavia. The Czechs finished runners-up in England at Euro 1996 and were semi-finalists in Portugal in 2004. Their fine football pedigree has often shone brightest at this event but there is no doubt that they have consistently punched above their weight as a nation over the years.<\/p>\n

*Note that the Czech Republic was previously part of Czechoslovakia. Before becoming Czech Republic, they competed under the name of Representation of Czechs and Slovaks (RCS) for a short while. Czech Republic are the successor of Czechoslovakia, while Slovakia have their own national side. <\/em><\/p>\n

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When Did Czech Republic Last Win the Euros?<\/h2>\n

Czech Republic\u2019s one European Championship success came in 1976 while they were part of Czechoslovakia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

UEFA European Championship Results<\/h2>\n

Since peaceful dissolution from Slovakia in 1993 created the Czech Republic, the Czechs have qualified for every European Championship. However, their one and only victory came when they were part of Czechoslovakia, picking up the gold medal in Yugoslavia (another no-longer extant nation) in 1976. In their first tournament as Czech Republic, they went all the way to the final in England at Euro \u201996, narrowly losing to the Germans at Wembley Stadium.<\/p>\n

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Year<\/th>\nHost<\/th>\nStage of Elimination (Position)<\/th>\nManager<\/th>\nTop Scorer<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
2020<\/td>\nEurope<\/td>\nQuarter Finals (6th)<\/td>\nJaroslav \u0160ilhav\u00fd<\/td>\nPatrik Schick (5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2016<\/td>\nFrance<\/td>\nGroup Stage (21st)<\/td>\nPavel Vrba<\/td>\nTomas Necid (1) & Milan Skoda (1)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2012<\/td>\nPoland & Ukraine<\/td>\nQuarter finals (6th)<\/td>\nMichal Bilek<\/td>\nPetr Jiracek (2) & Vaclav Pilar (2)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2008<\/td>\nAustria & Switzerland<\/td>\nGroup Stage (11th)<\/td>\nKarel Bruckner<\/td>\nJan Koller (1), Jaroslav Plasil (1), Libor Sionko (1), Vaclav Sverkos (1)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2004<\/td>\nPortugal<\/td>\nSemi finals (3rd)<\/td>\nKarel Bruckner<\/td>\nMilan Baros (5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2000<\/td>\nBelgium & Netherlands<\/td>\nGroup Stage (10th)<\/td>\nJozef Chovanec<\/td>\nVladimir Smicer (2)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1996<\/td>\nEngland<\/td>\nFinal (2nd)<\/td>\nDusan Uhrin<\/td>\nRadek Bejbl (1), Patrik Berger (1), Pavel Kuka (1), Pavel Nedved (1), Karel Poborsky (1), Vladimir Smicer (1) & Jan Sucohparek (1)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1980<\/td>\nItaly<\/td>\nThird-place Play-off (3rd)<\/td>\nJozef Venglos<\/td>\nLadislav Jurkemik (1), Antonin Panenka (1) & Ladislav Vizek (1)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1976<\/td>\nYugoslavia<\/td>\nWinners (1st)<\/td>\nVaclav Jezek<\/td>\nKarol Dobias (1), Zdenek Nehoda (1), Anton Ondrus (1), Jan Svehlik (1) & Frantisek Vesely (1)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1960<\/td>\nFrance<\/td>\nThird-place Play-off (3rd)<\/td>\nRudolf Vytlacil<\/td>\nVlastimil Bubnik (1) & Ladislav Pavlovic (1)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Times the Czech Republic Won the Euros<\/h2>\n
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Despite failing to qualify for the previous three European Championships, Czechoslovakia burst onto the scene in 1976, winning in Yugoslavia. That remains the nation\u2019s one and only major tournament victory. With the men\u2019s national team having been rather mediocre for some time now it seems likely to stay that way for the foreseeable future too.<\/p>\n

Euro 1976 – Czechoslovakia Beat West Germany on Penalties<\/h3>\n

Czechoslovakia beat England, Portugal and Cyprus to first place in their qualifying group, setting up a two-legged quarter final with Wales. After a 2-0 win in the first leg, a 1-1 draw at Ninian Park in Cardiff was enough to see them through to the finals in Yugoslavia. At this time just four teams qualified for the tournament proper, with the Czechoslovakians joining the hosts, Netherlands and the defending champions, West Germany.<\/p>\n

As with previous four-team finals, there would be just four matches, two semis, a final and the always-pointless third-place play-off. Czechoslovakia beat Holland 3-1 after extra time in Zagreb to reach their first European final. They then played West Germany at the Red Star Stadium in Belgrade in a thrilling final, after the holders had seen off the hosts 4-2, also after extra time.<\/p>\n

The final was another game that would not be decided inside 90 minutes, with Bernd H\u00f6lzenbein\u2019s 89th minute goal for the Germans making it 2-2. Another half hour of football could not separate the sides and so, with the scores level at 2-2 after extra time the game progressed to penalties.<\/p>\n

Vaclav Jezek\u2019s men would eventually triumph 5-3, scoring all of their spot-kicks but this shootout is rather memorable for another reason. The winning penalty was scored by Antonin Panenka, who chipped the ball over the diving goalkeeper, with that style of penalty now known as the \u2018Panenka\u2019 and perfect for those with a cool head, or those that just like to showboat! Of course, it doesn\u2019t always go to plan \u2026<\/p>\n