Teams
Seven countries had to qualify for the final stage. West Germany qualified automatically as hosts of the event. The holders, France, failed to qualify. The following eight teams qualified for the final tournament:
- Denmark
- England
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Republic of Ireland (first appearance)
- Spain
- Soviet Union
- West Germany (hosts)
It was to be the last tournament for Soviet Union. It qualified for the next but was dissolved just after the end of the qualifying stages.
- For a list of squads, see UEFA Euro 1988 squads
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