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Spain and England: The Great Decision of Euro 2024

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After 30 days of intense disputes, Euro 2024 reaches its grand finale. Spain and England face each other this Sunday (14), at 9:00 p.m. (CET), at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany, to define who will win the European championship trophy. Among the 24 teams that started the competition, only these two remain in the fight for the title.

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The Spanish Fury, with an impeccable campaign, defeated Kylian Mbappé's favorite France in the semifinals. On the other hand, the English Team beat the Netherlands in a close matchup, securing their place in the final.

This will be the first meeting between Spain and England in a Euro Cup final. The last time they met in a knockout phase was in 1996, in the quarterfinals. Check all the details of this exciting duel in the Euro 2024 final.

When and where will the Euro final be?

The Euro 2024 final between Spain and England will take place on Sunday (14), at 9:00 p.m. (CET), at the Berlin Olympic Stadium, in the capital of Germany. In Spain, the final of the Euro 2024 between Spain and England It can be seen for free openly through La1 and online through RTVE Play.

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What is the Euro award?

UEFA announced a total award of 331 million euros (R$ 1.8 billion) that will be distributed among the 24 participating teams. The champion will receive 8 million euros (R$ 42.4 million), while the runner-up will receive 5 million euros (R$ 29.33 million). See below for the complete division of the awards:



  • Participation level: 9.25 million euros (R$ 49.1 million)
  • Bonus for victory in the group stage: 1 million euros (R$ 5.3 million); for a tie: 500 thousand euros (R$ 2.6 million)
  • Round of 16: 1.5 million euros (R$ 8.8 million)
  • Quarterfinals: 2.5 million euros (R$ 14.6 million)
  • Semifinal: 4 million euros (R$ 23.4 million)

How do Spain and England arrive?

The Spanish team reaches the final with a 100% performance. In the group stage, they beat Croatia (3×0), Italy (1×0) and Albania (1×0), leading group B with 9 points. In the round of 16, they beat Georgia 4-1, and in the quarterfinals, they beat Germany 2-1 in extra time. In the semi-final, they beat France 2-1, securing their place in the final.

England had a more complicated campaign. In group C, they beat Serbia 1×0 and tied with Denmark (1×1) and Slovenia (0x0), adding 5 points. In the round of 16, they beat Slovakia with a Jude Bellingham overhead kick goal in injury time, followed by a goal from Harry Kane in extra time. In the quarterfinals, England beat Switzerland on penalties after a 1-1 draw. In the semi-final, a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands secured their place in the final.

What is at stake for Spain and England?

Spain is seeking its first title since 2012. If it wins, it will surpass Germany as the biggest winner of the Euro Cup, with 4 titles (1964, 2008, 2012 and 2024). England, for its part, is seeking its first continental title, after having been runners-up in 2021, when it lost to Italy on penalties.

What is the history of Spain vs England in the Euro?

This will be the third confrontation between Spain and England in the history of the Euro Cup. In 1980, in Italy, England won 2 to 1. In 1996, in England, the teams met in the quarterfinals and, after a goalless draw, the English won on penalties 4 to 2.

Conclusion

The Euro 2024 final between Spain and England promises to be a football spectacle. With different campaigns and a balanced history, both teams have the opportunity to make history. Get ready for an epic showdown full of emotions!