Meet the finalists for the EURO 2024 championship.

Meet the finalists for the EURO 2024 championship.

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The final two teams from the original 24 teams have been announced as the Uefa EURO 2024 finalists. We profile the teams going head to head to lift the Henri Delaunay Cup in Berlin on 14 July.

July 14th, Berlin, Henri Delaunay Cup.


ENGLAND

Group C winners

1-0 v Serbia (Gelsenkirchen, 16 June)

1-1 v Denmark (Frankfurt, 20 June)

0-0 v Slovenia (Cologne, 25 June)

Round of 16: 2-1 aet v Slovakia (Gelsenkirchen, 30 June)

Switzerland, 6 July, Düsseldorf, 1-1 aet 5-3p in the quarterfinal

Semifinal: 2-1 v Netherlands (Dortmund, 10 July)
Final: v Spain (Berlin, 14 July, 21:00)

PEDIGREE

EURO best: Runners-up (2020)

Previous EURO finals: 2020 (L v Italy)

EURO 2020: Runners-up, lost 3-2 on penalties to Italy (1-1 aet)

STORY SO FAR

England were not at their free-flowing best in Group C but still topped their section and remain unbeaten.

In all three games, it was evident that forwards like Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, and Phil Foden are capable of producing moments of brilliance.
Bellingham's overhead kick forced extra time in the round of 16 win against Slovakia before Kane headed the winner, while they also came from behind against Switzerland thanks to Bukayo Saka's equaliser before triumphing on penalties, converting all five spot kicks.

In the semifinals, Ollie Watkins's last-gasp strike completed England's comeback win against Netherlands, taking the Three Lions into their second consecutive EURO final.
COACH: Gareth Southgate
After reaching a EURO final as well as a World Cup quarterfinal and semifinal in his three previous major tournaments in charge, Southgate will be desperate for this to be fourth time lucky.

The former Three Lions centre-back will seek to get the best out of the vast amount of talent at his disposal in the title match in Berlin.

ONE TO WATCH: Cole Palme

The attacking midfielder was Chelsea's best player in 2023/24, providing a consistent supply of goals and creativity.

As evidenced by his conversion of England's first penalty in the shootout victory over Switzerland, he appears unfazed by anything, earning him the moniker "Cold Palmer" for his calm and collected approach on the ball.

He may yet take the final by storm, as a starter or off the bench.

bench.

DID YOU KNOW? England have won their group in both EURO campaigns under Southgate – as many times as they had topped their pool in their previous eight tournament appearances.


SPAIN

Group B winners

3-0 v Croatia (Berlin, 15 June)
1-0 v Italy (Gelsenkirchen, 20 June)
1-0 v Albania (Düsseldorf, 24 June)
Round of 16: 4-1 v Georgia (Cologne, 30 June)
Quarterfinal: 2-1 aet v Germany (Stuttgart, 5 July)
Semifinal: 2-1 v France (Munich, 9 July)
Final: v England (Berlin, 10 July)

PEDIGREE

EURO best: Winners (1964, 2008, 2012)
Previous EURO finals: 1964 (W v Soviet Union), 1984 (L v France), 2008 (W v Germany), 2012 (W v Italy)
EURO 2020: Semifinals, lost 4-2 on penalties to Italy (1-1 aet)

STORY SO FAR

La Roja have been in excellent form in Germany, winning all six games while scoring 13 goals and conceding only three times in the process.
Winger Lamine Yamal made history by becoming the youngest player ever to appear at a EURO against Croatia, then laid on an assist as Spain showed their mettle to overcome the hosts in extra time in the quarterfinals.
An even more prodigious goalscoring feat ensued in the semifinal with his wonderful match-turning equaliser.

Spain will now become the first side to win four EURO titles if they triumph in Germany.
Coach: Luis de la Fuente
A likeable Basque who won the Spanish Liga as a full-back with Athletic Club, the Spain boss has the winning habit.

He led Spanish national teams to EURO glory at age-group levels – Under-19s in 2015 and U21s in 2019 – and his senior team beat Italy and Croatia in winning the Uefa Nations League last summer, then ousted the same opponents again in Group B.

De la Fuente has generated a stand-out atmosphere, mentality and playing style since arriving in Germany; basically, his squad love playing for him.

ONE TO WATCH: Lamine Yamal
A magical, mercurial talent, Yamal is huge fun whether you support La Roja or not.

With an age of 16 years 338 days on Matchday 1 and 16 years 362 days in the semifinal, the left-footed teenager, who is typically used as an inverted winger, has broken the records for both youngest player in the EURO finals and youngest goalscorer.

With more than 60 games under his belt for both club and nation, it goes without saying that his hometown team, Barcelona, thinks highly of him.
Pedri made a big impression at EURO 2020; Yamal has been amazing here.
DID YOU KNOW? Spain is the only national team in history to have won the 2010 World Cup, the 2008 European Championship, and the 2012 European Championship all in a row.

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