The Euro Cup 2024 is reaching its climax with a highly anticipated final showdown between Spain and England. Both teams navigated challenging semi-finals, each overcoming an initial deficit to secure their place in the ultimate match. Spain rallied to defeat France 2-1, while England mirrored that scoreline to overcome the Netherlands, setting the stage for a historic final. This marks the first time Spain and England will clash in a major tournament final, adding an extra layer of excitement to this Euro Cup 2024 finale.
Euro Cup 2024 Final Match Schedule
| Time (GMT+1) | Match | Venue | Broadcast Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02:00, July 15 | Spain vs England | Olympic Stadium, Berlin | To be confirmed |
While Spain enters the final as the statistically favored team, according to football data analyst Ali Tweedale, they are not without vulnerabilities. Tweedale points out a lack of depth in Spain’s squad and fragilities in their defense, particularly at the left-back position currently occupied by Marc Cucurella.
Victory for Spain would not only secure their fourth Euro title, equaling Germany’s record, but also establish a new milestone of winning all seven games in a single Euro tournament. Currently, Spain shares the record for most Euro titles (three) with Germany (1964, 2008, 2012), followed by Italy and France with two titles each.
The highly anticipated Euro Cup 2024 final between Spain and England is scheduled for 2:00 AM (GMT+1) on July 15.
Spain and England’s Path to the Euro Cup 2024 Final
Spain’s journey to the Euro Cup 2024 final has been nothing short of dominant. They have maintained a perfect record, winning all six of their matches leading up to the final, scoring an impressive 13 goals while only conceding 3.
Drawn into a challenging group, considered by many as the “group of death,” alongside Croatia, Italy, and Albania, Spain consistently showcased their superior form and captivating style of play. Each opponent fell before Luis de la Fuente’s squad, highlighting Spain’s strength and tactical prowess.
The knockout stages presented sterner tests for Spain, as they faced formidable contenders Germany and France. Despite these high-pressure encounters, “La Roja” continued to demonstrate their resilience and quality, securing hard-fought victories to advance to the final. Key players like Yamal, Nico Williams, and Rodri have been instrumental, embodying the spirit and dynamism of the Spanish team.
A thrilling duel is expected between Saka and Yamal in the Euro Cup 2024 final. (Image: Skysports)
In contrast, England’s path to the final has been marked by struggle and resilience. Their group stage performances were underwhelming, and they faced a tough challenge in the Round of 16 against Slovakia. Trailing 1-0, England narrowly avoided elimination thanks to a late equalizer in injury time (90+4) from Bellingham, followed by a 2-1 victory in extra time.
The quarter-final against Switzerland followed a similar pattern of adversity. England again conceded first, relying on Saka to level the score and push the game into extra time, eventually winning 5-3 in a penalty shootout.
England’s semi-final victory against the Netherlands, however, showcased a more convincing performance. Despite conceding an early goal, a tactical shift and impactful substitutions by manager Gareth Southgate spurred England to a comeback 2-1 victory, securing their place in the final.
The contrasting journeys of Spain and England leading to the Euro Cup 2024 final.
Euro Cup 2024 Final Match Preview
The Euro Cup 2024 final promises a star-studded affair, with top talents from both sides set to clash across all areas of the pitch.
Spain boasts midfield maestro Rodri, while England counters with the attacking prowess of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Phil Foden. Teenage sensations are also expected to feature prominently, with 17-year-old forward Lamine Yamal for Spain and 19-year-old midfielder Kobbie Mainoo for England. Adding to the stellar lineup are players like Fabian Ruiz, Dani Carvajal, Saka, and Rice, all world-class performers in their respective positions.
England defeated Spain 3-2 in the UEFA Nations League in 2018.
In terms of squad availability for the final, Spain will be strengthened by the return of Robin Le Normand and Dani Carvajal from suspension, bolstering their defensive options. England is expected to have a fully fit squad, giving Southgate a wealth of choices.
Historically, England holds a slight edge over Spain in Euro competitions, remaining undefeated in their previous encounters. This includes victories in the 1968 quarter-finals, the 1980 group stage, and a quarter-final penalty shootout win in 1996. Their most recent competitive meeting in the UEFA Nations League in October 2018 also saw England triumph 3-2 in Spain.
However, current form and tournament performances paint a different picture. Supercomputer Opta predicts Spain as favorites to win Euro Cup 2024 with a 57% probability, compared to England’s 43%.
| Euro 2024 Round of 16 Results |
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| Euro 2024 Quarter-Final Results |
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| Euro 2024 Semi-Final Results |
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Euro Cup 2024 marks the 17th edition of the UEFA European Championship, a prestigious tournament organized by UEFA for 24 European national teams.
The Euro 2024 finals are hosted across 10 cities in Germany. The tournament commenced with the opening match between host nation Germany and Scotland on June 15th. The final is set to take place on July 15th at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, the capital of Germany.
- Group Stage: June 15 – June 27
- Round of 16: June 29 – July 3
- Quarter-finals: July 6 – July 7
- Semi-finals: July 10 – July 11
- Final: July 15
The format of Euro 2024 involves 24 teams divided into 6 groups of 4. In the group stage, each team plays 3 matches, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stage, along with the four best third-placed teams.
Historically, the Euro has seen 16 editions with 10 different champions. Germany and Spain lead with 3 titles each, France and Italy have 2 each, and the Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia, Netherlands, Denmark, Greece, and Portugal each have one title.
Spain holds the unique distinction of being the only nation to win two consecutive Euro titles, in 2008 and 2012.
The reigning Euro champions are Italy, who defeated England in a penalty shootout in the Euro 2020 final.
Related: Euro Cup 2024 Top Scorers
Related: Euro Cup 2024 Football Results
Final Match
- Final – Play Offs
15-07-2024 - FT
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