Spain Won the Euro Title 4th time by defeating England

Match Overview and Result

• Event: UEFA Euro 2024 Final
• Date: July 14, 2024
• Venue: Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany
• Final Score: Spain 2 - 1 England
• Spain wins record-breaking 4th European Championship

Key Moments and Scoring

• First Half: Intense, with Spain dominating possession but ending 0-0
• 47th minute: Nico Williams scores for Spain (1-0)
• 73rd minute: Cole Palmer equalizes for England (1-1)
• 86th minute: Mikel Oyarzabal scores winning goal for Spain (2-1)
• Nico Williams (22 years, 2 days) becomes second-youngest scorer in a Euro final
• Lamine Yamal (17 years old) becomes youngest player to feature in Euro/World Cup final

Team Performances and Tactics

Spain:

• Dominated possession throughout the match
• Effective passing and movement, especially in the second half
• Key players: Nico Williams, Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal
• Rodri's injury at halftime led to tactical adjustment

England:

• Strong defensive performance in the first half
• Increased attacking pressure after conceding
• Substitutions, including Kane for Watkins, changed team dynamics
• Key players: Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Jordan Pickford

Historical Context and Tournament Overview

• Spain's Euro titles: 1964, 2008, 2012, 2024 (most successful team)
• England's continued heartbreak: Lost Euro 2020 final, last major title in 1966 World Cup
• Euro 2024 hosted by Germany (June 15 - July 14, 2024)
• 24 teams participated in the tournament
• Spain's path to final: Defeated France in semi-finals
• England's path to final: Defeated Netherlands in semi-finals

European Championship Winners List 1960 - 2024