Leeds welcomed supporters from four countries for Euro 96 - France, Spain, Bulgaria and Romania - with Elland Road hosting three games from Group B. The city was trimmed up and hosted a series cultural events as Euro fever gripped residents and football fans alike. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, celebrate the sights and sounds of the tournament when a city and a nation believed that football was coming home. READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Euro 96 in Leeds
Phillip Souter, with a giant 12ft football, the culmination of a Leeds Council Arts project The Art of Football for Euro 96 on show in Victoria Gardens. | YPN Photo: YPN
2. Euro 96 in Leeds
Saying it with flowers. Jonathan Davis and Fay Bourton are pictured in front of one of the Euro 96 signs at Elland Road. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
3. Euro 96 in Leeds
These French fans staying at the Euro 96 campsite near Temple Newsam get into the swing of things. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
4. Euro 96 in Leeds
Oulton Hall doorman Gerry Heane with two of the Spanish squad - Alfonso Perez Munoz (left) and Jorge Otero - who were staying at the hotel. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
5. Euro 96 in Leeds
Bulgaria's Hristo Stoichkov scores from the penalty spot during the first round clash against Spain. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
6. Euro 96 in Leeds
Spain's Alfonso Perez celebrates with Juan Manuel Lopez after equalising against Bulgaria at Elland Road. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty