26 May 1956 (1956-05-26)– 2 June 1956 (1956-06-02)
Teams
11 (from 2 confederations)
Venue(s)
1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
Champions
Portugal (6th title)
Runners-up
Spain
Third place
Italy
Fourth place
West Germany
Tournament statistics
Matches played
55
Goals scored
247 (4.49 per match)
← 1955
1958 →
International football competition
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Global Information
Portugal (6th title)
Spain
Italy
West Germany