The final tournament took place in seven venues located in seven cities — Bærum, Drammen, Hønefoss, Kongsvinger, Lillestrøm, Moss and Oslo.

The winners were Spain, who beat Germany to secure their fourth title, and the top scorer was Fernando Torres, with four goals.

This edition is also notable for Nelly Viennot becoming the first female official who participated in an UEFA-organised men's football event, after acting as assistant referee at Norway's 1–5 defeat of Slovakia on 21 July 2002.

The group winners then progressed to the intermediary round, where they were paired and played two-legged ties between March and May 2002.

The winners secured qualification for the final tournament, joining Norway who qualified automatically as hosts.