Spain vs. England: UEFA Euro 2024 Final Showdown
As the UEFA Euro 2024 reaches its thrilling climax, football fans around the globe are gearing up for an epic final between Spain and England. After 50 intense matches, these two football powerhouses will clash on Sunday, July 14th, at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.
A Celebration for the Ages
Spain's young sensation, Lamine Yamal, stole the spotlight in their semifinal victory against France. The 16-year-old winger became the youngest goal scorer in the history of the Euros, netting a stunning goal that secured Spain's 2-1 win. Yamal's celebration after the final whistle epitomized the joy and pride of a nation on the brink of making history.
When and Where to Watch
Date: Sunday, July 14
Time: 9 PM local time (19:00 GMT)
Venue: Olympiastadion, Berlin
Attendance: 75,000 fans
Al Jazeera will provide live text commentary, with pre-match build-up starting four hours before kickoff.
Favourites to Win
Spain enters the final as the only team with a perfect winning record in the tournament, making them the favourites to lift the trophy. Their consistent and dominant performances have set the stage for a potential record fourth Euro title.
Extra Time and Penalties
If the match ends in a draw, two 15-minute periods of extra time will be played. Should the score remain tied, the match will be decided by a penalty shootout.
Prize Money
UEFA will distribute a total of €331 million ($360 million) in prize money among the 24 participating teams. The champions could earn up to €28.25 million ($30.31 million) if they won all their group stage matches.
Top Scorers
Six players are tied with three goals each: Cody Gakpo (Netherlands), Harry Kane (England), Georges Mikautadze (Georgia), Jamal Musiala (Germany), Dani Olmo (Spain), and Ivan Schranz (Slovakia). Only Kane and Olmo will compete in the final.
Head-to-Head RecordSpain Wins: 10
England Wins: 13
Draws: 4
Road to the Final
Spain:
3-0 win over Croatia (Group B)
1-0 win over Italy (Group B)
1-0 win over Albania (Group B)
4-1 win over Georgia (Round of 16)
2-1 win over Germany (Quarterfinal)
2-1 win over France (Semifinal)
England:
1-0 win over Serbia (Group C)
1-1 draw with Denmark (Group C)
0-0 draw with Slovenia (Group C)
2-1 win over Slovakia (Round of 16)
5-3 win on penalties over Switzerland (Quarterfinal)
2-1 win over the Netherlands (Semifinal)
Predicted Line-ups
England:
Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guehi; Saka, Mainoo, Rice, Shaw; Foden, Kane, Bellingham
Spain:
Simon; Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella; Olmo, Rodri Fabian Ruiz; Yamal, Morata, Williams.
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