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Group A

Portugal

The Portuguese team has never won the Euro Cup, and have only once been in the Finals. They hosted Euro in 2004. They entered Euro for the first time in 1984. They did not enter again until 1996 and have been in it every time since. They are a team who many people expected to do well in Euro 2008. They reached the quarterfinals but lost to Germany.

Czech Republic

The Czech Team has never won the Euro Cup, and have only once been in the Finals. They have never hosted Euro yet. The Czech Republic entered Euro in 1996 and have been in it since. Up until 1992 the Czech Republic was called Czechoslovakia. They would've entered the quarterfinals this year if Turkey hadn't beat them 3-2.

 

Turkey

The Turkey Team has never won the Euro Cup, and have never been in the Finals. They have not hosted Euro yet. Turkey first qualified for Euro in 1996 and in 2000, they qualified again this year. They entered the quarterfinals and beat Croatia in penalty kicks, they now face Germany in the semi-finals.

Switzerland

The Swiss Team has never won the Euro Cup, and have never been in the Finals. They host this year's Euro Cup along with Austria. Switzerland entered Euro in 1996 and entered again in 2004 and 2008. The Swiss have never advanced past round 1. This year they were eliminated after 2 games.

Group B

Croatia

The Croatian Team has never won the Euro Cup, and have never been in the Finals. They have not hosted euro yet. Croatia entered Euro for the first time in 1996 and qualified again in 2004 and 2008. They are probably the smallest country in Euro. This year they entered the quarterfinals but lost to Turkey in penalty kicks.

Germany

The German Team has won the Euro Cup 3 times, and have been in the Finals 5 times. They hosted Euro 1988. Germany entered Euro in 1972 and has been in it since. Germany has won the most Euro Championships out of any other nation. They are the favorite to win Euro 2008. They beat Portugal in the quarterfinals and face Turkey in the semi-finals.

Austria

The Austrian Team has never won the Euro Cup, and have never been in the Finals. They host this year's Euro Cup along with Switzerland. Austria entered Euro in 1960 and was in the top 16 in 1964, they qualified again automatically as hosts this year. They were eliminated this year in the round 1.

Poland

The Polish Team has never won the Euro Cup, and have never been in the Finals. They have never hosted Euro. Poland first entered Euro this year and was eliminated in round 1. They will host Euro 2012.

Group C

Netherlands

The Dutch Team won the Euro Cup in 1988, and have only been in the Finals once. They hosted Euro 2000 along with Belgium. Netherlands entered Euro in 1976. They did not qualify in 1984 but won in 1988. They have been in every Euro Cup since 1988. Netherlands entered the quarterfinals this year and was expected to beat Russia but surprisingly lost.

Italy

The Italian Team won the Euro Cup in 1968, and have only  been in the Finals once. They hosted Euro 2 times in 1968 and in 1980. Italy first entered Euro in 1968 and won. They qualified again in 1980 and 1988. They competed again in 1996 and have been in it since. They faced Spain in the quarterfinals this year but was defeated.

Romania

The Romanian Team has never won the Euro Cup, and have never been in the Finals. They have not Euro yet. Romania first qualified in 1984 and entered again in 1996 and 2000. They did not enter Euro 2004. This year they were eliminated in round 1.

France

The French Team won the Euro Cup in 1984 and in 2000, and have been in the Finals twice. They hosted Euro 2 times in 1960 and  in 1984. France entered Euro in 1960. The only times they did not enter was in 1964-1980 and in 1988. Many people were surprised by their elimination in round 1.

Group D

Spain

The Spanish Team won the Euro Cup in 1964, and been in the Finals twice. They hosted Euro in 1964. France entered Euro in 1964 when they won. They entered again in 1980 and competed every Euro Cup since, except in 1992. This year they faced Italy in the quarterfinals and advanced to the semi-finals now facing Russia.

Russia

The Russian Team has technically never won Euro or hosted it. But the USSR won Euro in 1960 and been in the Finals 4 times. Neither the USSR or Russia have hosted Euro. Russia entered Euro in 1996 and has competed since except in 2000. They surprisingly beat Sweden to advance to the quarterfinals. Even more surprisingly they beat Netherlands in the quarterfinals. They now face Spain in the semi-finals.

Sweden

The Swedish Team has never won Euro, and have been in the Finals once. They have never hosted Euro. Sweden first entered Euro in 1992, they have competed in every Euro cup since 2000. They were eliminated in round 1 this year.

Greece

The Greek Team has won Euro once in 2004, and have only been in the Finals once. They have never hosted Euro. Greece first entered Euro in 1980, they qualified again in 2004, when they won, and this year. They lost all their games this year and was eliminated in the first round.