Events
- Copa Libertadores 1968: Won by Estudiantes de La Plata after defeating Palmeiras on an aggregate score of 2-0.
- May 29 – European Cup won by Manchester United after defeating Benfica 4-1 in extra time at Wembley Stadium, London.
- May 30 – The Dutch national team plays its 300th official match in history, drawing 0-0 in a friendly against Scotland.
- June 5 – Alan Mullery becomes the first England player to be sent off in an international match during a 0:1 defeat to Yugoslavia in the European Nations' Cup semi-finals in Florence, Italy.
- September 19 – Dutch club ADO makes its European debut by defeating Grazer AK (4-1) in the first round of the Cup Winners Cup, with four goals from Piet Giesen.
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