1972 European Football Championship

The 1972 European Football Championship (Euro 72) final tournament was held in Belgium. This was the 4th edition of the European Football Championship, held every four years and endorsed by UEFA. The final tournament took place between June 14 and June 18, 1972.

Qualifying Round

The qualifying round was played throughout 1970 and 1971 (group phase), and 1972 (quarter-finals). There were eight qualifying groups of four teams each. The matches were played in a home-and-away basis. Victories were worth 2 points, draws 1 point, and defeats 0 points. Only group winners could qualify for the quarter-finals.

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1970 - 1971 - 1972

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The quarter-finals were played in two legs on a home-and-away basis. The winners of the quarter-finals would go through, to the final tournament.

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Group Phase

Quarter-finals

1st Leg - Saturday April 29, 1972

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19:45 GMT Wembley Stadium, London

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Wembley Stadium - London

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Referee: Robert Helies (FRA)

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2nd Leg - Saturday May 13, 1972

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16:00 CET Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn Stadium, Berlin

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Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn Stadium - Berlin

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Referee: Milivoje Gugulovic (YUG)

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West Germany won 3-1 on aggregate.

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