Spain becomes the European champion for the 4th time.

Spain won the EURO 2024 Final by defeating England 2-1, claiming their 4th championship title. The EURO 2024 Final, held in Germany, witnessed Spain facing England. The match took place at the Berlin Olympic Stadium, officiated by French referee François Letexier. The first half ended with both teams’ attacks being fruitless, resulting in a goalless draw at halftime. Spain started the second half strong, taking the lead 1-0 in the 47th minute with Nico Williams scoring from Yamal’s pass in the left side of the penalty area. In the 73rd minute, Bellingham’s pass from the right side of the penalty area to Cole Palmer led to a powerful shot into the net, leveling the score to 1-1. In the 86th minute, Marc Cucurella’s cross from the left wing found the net, putting Spain ahead 2-1. As no more goals were scored in the remaining minutes, Spain became the European champions for the 4th time. Spain broke a record in the European Football Championship, as Germany and Spain had won the most titles to date. In the past 16 tournaments, both countries had reached the victorious end 3 times each. In today’s match, Spain defeated England, securing their 4th title in history, making them the most successful country. Having reached the final 4 times before, the Spaniards had previously won in 1964, 2008, and 2012, and finished as runners-up in 1984. Spain topped Group B in the championship, playing against Italy, Croatia, and Albania, and finished as the group leaders with 9 points. In the knockout stages, Spain defeated Georgia 4-1 in the round of 16, Germany 2-1 in the quarterfinals, and France 2-1 in the semifinals to reach the final. England, in Group C with Denmark, Slovenia, and Serbia, advanced to the next round as group leaders with 5 points from 1 win and 2 draws. In the round of 16, England defeated Slovakia 2-1, and in the quarterfinals, they came from 1-0 down against Switzerland to reach the semifinals through penalties.