• CoryTrevor-NS@alien.topB
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      1 year ago

      Keep in mind that from 1960 to 1976 the Euro was only a 4-team tournament, and from 1980 to 1992 an 8-team one.

      While the first tournament Croatia took part in was composed of 16 teams until 2012, and 24 teams currently.

      • ObservantOrangutan@alien.topB
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        1 year ago

        I think the format changes are what surprises younger people in terms of how few wins/losses teams have. Back in the day it was a very quick tournament, 2 games and done. Even the expanded format, 5 and done if you won it all