Amidst the joys of the last few days, we are on the brink of the most desirable and anticipated event in football, the UEFA Euro 2024 Final. This is not just a game but a moment that will be etched in the annals of football history. The excitement is palpable as the stage will be set to witness the two powerhouse teams. This upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 final will be the 17th final of the UEFA European Championship. Spain is aiming for their fourth UEFA Euro Cup after missing two final stage opportunities, and on the flip side, England is ready for their second consecutive Euro final, where they are waiting to rebloom their dream, which dried up in the prior Euro finals against Italy. This saga event will occur on July 14, 2024, at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany. On September 27, 2018, the UEFA announced that the 2024 tournament would be held in Germany after they defeated Turkey in the host selection, which took place in Nyon, Switzerland. In May 2022, they selected Olympiastadion as the final venue for the tournament by the UEFA Executive Committee. This green atmosphere surrounded by fans will be an extra layer of excitement and motivation for the players to prove themselves and grab what they missed in the prior seasons.
In this tournament, Spain entered as the qualifying Group A winner, boasting a record of seven wins out of eight matches. Their only defeat was against Scotland. They were placed in Group B alongside Croatia, Italy, and Albania. Spain kicked off their campaign with a resounding victory against Croatia, scoring 3-0. The goals from Alvaro Morata, Fabian Ruiz, and Daniel Carvajal in the first half set the stage for Spain’s early lead and opening game triumph. This performance and their past achievements, including their victory in the 2012 UEFA Euro Cup, underscore Spain’s formidable presence in the tournament. Lamine Yamal is the youngest player to appear at a UEFA European Championship tournament.
Further, they faced off against Italy and Albania, which gave them a dominant victory that allowed them to complete the group stage with nine points, and they are the only team to win all three group stage games. During the knockout stage, they faced Group F third-place Georgia for the round of 16. They won the game by a margin of three points, and the one goal conceded was an own goal by Spain’s Robin Le Normand. In the quarterfinal, they played with the host nation, Germany. The game moved forward to extra time and defeated Germany by a score of 2-1. They have reached the UEFA Euro 2024 final stage by beating France and are excited to grab the Euro Cup after two gaps in the season.
England qualified for this tournament as a Group C winner, winning six of their eight matches. They were drawn into Group C alongside Slovenia, Denmark, and Serbia. Like Spain, they started the campaign with a phenomenal victory against Serbia, thanks to Jude Bellingham’s early goal. Further, they suffered two equalized games with Denmark and Slovenia. In their Group C division, the rest of the team missed grabbing at least one victory, and England’s opening match victory made them move forward for the round of 16 with five points on their table. In the round of 16, they played against Group E, third-place Slovakia.
England defeated Slovakia 2-1, advancing them further in the tournament. On the game day, in the 25th minute, Ivan Schranz opened the scoring for Slovakia. The game went into extra time after Bellingham’s bicycle kick goal in the 5th minute of added time saved England from being knocked out of the competition. In the 91st minute, Kane scored after extra time started. In the quarterfinal, England defeated Switzerland, where the match went to extra time, and they won the game with a score of 2-1. This will be their second consecutive final; in the prior season, they faced Italy, but unfortunately, they could not win the match. They are again in the same scenario, but this time, they must put forth their complete efforts and strategy to win this UEFA Euro 2024 final.
Event Details for the UEFA Euro 2024 Final
Main Event: Spain vs. England
Date: July 14, 2024 (Sunday)
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET | 12:00 p.m. PT | 12:30 a.m. IST (Next day)
Venue: Olympiastadion (Berlin)
Where can I watch the UEFA Euro 2024 Final?
You can watch the UEFA Euro 2024 final between Spain and England on BBC TV Sport or ITV UK in the United Kingdom.
The UEFA Euro 2024 final will be telecast in Germany on Telekom Deutschland, ARD, RTL Germany, and ZDF. In Spain, viewers can watch it on TVE Spain.
Fans in India can watch the final between Spain and England through Sony Sports Network.
Fox Sports USA English, fubo TV, and VIX will telecast the UEFA Euro 2024 final in the United States.
Prize money for the UEFA Euro 2024 Final
Each participant in the tournament will receive a prize of 331 million euros ($360m).
If a team wins all three group matches, it can receive a maximum of 28.25 million euros ($30.31m).
Prediction
Spain vs. England
On Sunday, July 14, 2024, the Olympiastadion will be filled with joy and drama. In this UEFA Euro 2024 final, one will lift the trophy, and the other will go home to think about what went wrong and how to bounce back from that hectic defeat. So far in the European Championship, Spain is the only team to maintain a perfect record by winning all six of the games to reach their third final in the last five editions of the tournament. After facing Croatia, Italy, Albania, Georgia, Germany, and France, there is only one step left for them to grab their fourth European Championship crown. With top-notch forwards and midfield dynamos, Spain is playing with style and grace. Spain is one of the most entertaining teams in this tournament, and they are known for their possession-based approach and fluid attacking style.
In the above section, we have mentioned their journey from the start of the campaign to now. During the semifinal, they locked horns with France. Despite the early lead by France, with the help of Randal Kolo Further, Spain made a strong comeback. In the 21st minute, 16-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal equalized, becoming the youngest-ever goal scorer at a significant tournament. Dani Olmo scored the winning goal four minutes later, and they advanced to the UEFA Euro 2024 final.
On the other hand, England is also experiencing an incredible journey in UEFA Euro 2024. They started the tournament strong, defeating the Netherlands and Switzerland in the group stages. Their thrilling semifinal matchup with the Netherlands ended in a 2-1 victory thanks to a late goal from Ollie Watkins. England is now set to face Spain in the final. If they win, it will be the country’s first-ever European Championship. In this upcoming match, the key player to watch is Lamine Yamal from Spain, an outstanding player in the European Championship. His creativity and attacking style are an added advantage for Spain’s solid offense.
England relies highly on Harry Kane, who has performed excellently throughout the tournament. After viewing their head-to-head matches, England has the upper hand, winning 14 out of 27 games. Since 2018, this will be their first meeting, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this contest. Both teams have the potential to lift the trophy, and the match is sure to be a thrilling encounter. Even though both teams have a strong defense and attacking style, the midfield battle will be a crucial factor, and whichever team controls the midfield will likely dominate the game. Therefore, considering the overall performance, Spain will have a high edge to win this UEFA Euro 2024 final.
