Soccer in Europe is organized through country associations, sometimes called federations. UEFA known as the Union of European Football Association is a league with an annual soccer competition since its creation in 1971. Its purpose is to lead a thriving game across Europe, inspiring all generations and strengthening society.

The UEFA European Football Championship, less formally the European Championship and informally the Euro or Euros, is the primary association football tournament organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). The best soccer teams in Europe include Manchester City (England), Real Madrid (Spain), Arsenal (England) and Bayern Leverkusen (Germany).