The Euro 2024 final between Spain and England in Berlin will bring the curtain down on a month-long festival of football on Sunday. In the 50 games played so far, 114 goals have been scored by the 24 nations participating in the tournament. Six players have scored a tournament-high three goals at Euro 2024, with two of them playing in the final: England captain Harry Kane and Spain playmaker Dani Olmo. The others are Georges Mikautadze of Georgia, Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands, Ivan Schranz of Slovakia, and Jamal Musiala of Germany.
As the final approaches, let’s take a look at some of the best goals from this Euro 2024 tournament:
Jude Bellingham’s Stunning Overhead Kick:
In the round of 16, England found themselves on the brink of defeat against Slovakia. But in the fifth minute of stoppage time, Jude Bellingham rose to the occasion, unleashing a stunning overhead kick to spark a 2-1 comeback victory after extra time.
Lamine Yamal’s Sensational Strike:
16-year-old Lamine Yamal became the tournament’s youngest goalscorer when he equalized with a superb strike from outside the box against France. He curled a long-range effort into the top corner, past the fingertips of an airborne Mike Maignan.
Arda Guler’s Debut Goal:
Arda Guler scored the winning goal against Georgia and became the youngest player to score on his debut at a European Championship finals (19 years and 114 days). This accomplishment surpassed the record set by Cristiano Ronaldo in 2004, at 19 years and 128 days.
Nicolae Stanciu’s Wonder Strike:
Nicolae Stanciu gave Romania the lead against Ukraine with a goal in the 29th minute. This made him the first player from the Saudi Pro League to score in this Euros.
Nedim Bajrami’s Record-Breaking Goal:
Nedim Bajrami of Albania scored the fastest goal in the history of the European Championship against Italy. He found the net just 23 seconds after the kickoff whistle, securing a place in the history books.These goals highlight the skill, creativity, and excitement that have characterized Euro 2024. As the final approaches, fans are eagerly anticipating more moments of brilliance on the pitch.
