The European Football Championship, also known as the UEFA European Championship, is one of the most prestigious international football tournaments and is organized by UEFA. The first tournament was held in 1960 in France and was won by the Soviet Union. The tournament is held every four years and over the years has grown from having four teams to now include 24 teams in the main tournament. The European Championship has seen several memorable moments, including Denmark's sensational victory in 1992 and Greece's surprise triumph in 2004.

The FIFA World Cup, or FIFA World Cup, is the world's largest and most prestigious football tournament, organized by FIFA. The first championship was held in 1930 in Uruguay, who also won the tournament. Like the EC, the WC is held every four years and brings together the best national teams from around the world. The tournament has grown from 13 participating teams in 1930 to 32 teams in today's format, with plans to expand to 48 teams in 2026. The World Cup has produced iconic moments, such as Maradona's "Hand of God" in 1986 and Brazil's dominance of five World Cup titles.

Both the European Championship and the World Cup have had a huge impact on football's popularity globally and have become cultural phenomena that engage millions of fans worldwide. The tournaments not only offer world-class football but also a platform for national pride and international togetherness.