The Greece national football team, nicknamed "Ethniki" (The National Team) or "Piratiko" (The Pirate Ship), is the representative side of Greece in international football, governed by the Hellenic Football Federation. Based in Athens, they play home matches at the Agia Sophia Stadium and other venues across the country. Greece's football history was defined by underachievement for decades until their miraculous and unforgettable peak era: winning UEFA Euro 2004 in Portugal. Under the pragmatic guidance of German coach Otto Rehhagel, a defensively supreme and tactically disciplined Greece shocked the football world by defeating hosts Portugal twice, including in the final, to claim their first major trophy. That team, featuring heroes like Theodoros Zagorakis and Angelos Charisteas, created one of the greatest underdog stories in sports history. The modern era has seen Greece qualify for subsequent World Cups and European Championships, often relying on a strong defensive foundation, though they have struggled to recapture the magic of 2004. The team's culture is one of immense national pride, with support that reaches a fever pitch during major tournaments, forever remembering the summer when they conquered Europe.