The 1960 European Nations' Cup qualifying first round (officially referred to as the 1960 European Nations' Cup round of 16) were the second round of qualifying competition for 1960 European Nations' Cup. They were contested by Czechoslovakia, the preliminary round winners, along fifteen other countries who had received a bye. The winners of each of eight home and away ties entered the quarter-finals. The matches were played in 1958 and 1959.
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Qualification
The Republic of Ireland and Czechoslovakia faced each other in a two-legged tie, with Czechoslovakia winning and progressing to the round of 16.
Matches
The eight matches took place over two legs, taking place in 1958 and 1959. All times are CET (UTC+1).
Soviet Union won 4–1 on aggregate.
France won 8–2 on aggregate.
Romania won 3–2 on aggregate.
Austria won 6–2 on aggregate.
Yugoslavia won 3–1 on aggregate.
Portugal won 5–2 on aggregate.
Spain won 7–2 on aggregate.
Czechoslovakia won 7–3 on aggregate.