The stage is set for a thrilling climax to Euro 2024 as Spain and England prepare to face off in the final match. After 50 intense matches, the tournament reaches its pinnacle on Sunday, with Spain aiming for a record fourth title and England making their second consecutive Euro final appearance. Here’s everything you need to know about the grand finale:
⚽ When and Where is the Euro 2024 Final?
- Match: Spain vs England
- Date: Sunday, July 14
- Time: 9pm local time (19:00 GMT)
- Venue: Olympiastadion, Berlin
Apples Bite Magazine will provide live text commentary of the game, with build-up coverage starting four hours before kickoff.
⚽ Who Are the Favourites? Spain, boasting a perfect 100 percent winning record in the tournament, are the favorites to lift the trophy.
⚽ What Happens If the Match Ends in a Draw? If the match is level at the end of normal playing time, it will proceed to extra time consisting of two 15-minute periods. If still tied, the winner will be decided by a penalty shootout.
⚽ How Much is the Prize Money? UEFA will distribute a total of 331 million euros ($360 million) in prize money among the 24 participating teams. The maximum amount a champion team can earn, provided they won all their group matches, is 28.25 million euros ($30.31 million).
⚽ Who Has Scored the Most Goals? Six players are tied as top scorers with three goals each: Cody Gakpo (Netherlands), Harry Kane (England), Georges Mikautadze (Georgia), Jamal Musiala (Germany), Dani Olmo (Spain), and Ivan Schranz (Slovakia). Among them, only Kane and Olmo will feature in the final.
⚽ What Are the Head-to-Head Records of the Finalists? In all international matches between Spain and England:
- Spain Wins: 10
- England Wins: 13
- Draws: 4
⚽ How Did Spain and England Reach the Final?
Spain:
- Group B:
- 3-0 win over Croatia in Berlin
- 1-0 win over Italy in Gelsenkirchen
- 1-0 win over Albania in Dusseldorf
- Round of 16:
- 4-1 win over Georgia in Cologne
- Quarterfinal:
- 2-1 win over Germany in Stuttgart
- Semifinal:
- 2-1 win over France in Munich
England:
- Group C:
- 1-0 win over Serbia in Gelsenkirchen
- 1-1 draw with Denmark in Frankfurt
- 0-0 draw with Slovenia in Cologne
- Round of 16:
- 2-1 win in extra time over Slovakia in Gelsenkirchen
- Quarterfinal:
- 5-3 win on penalties over Switzerland in Dusseldorf
- Semifinal:
- 2-1 win over the Netherlands in Dortmund
The final promises to be an exhilarating contest between two of Europe’s football powerhouses. Stay tuned for live updates and comprehensive coverage of the match as Spain and England battle for the coveted Euro 2024 title.
