The 17th edition of the European Championship has delivered on its promise of high-quality football, culminating in a highly anticipated final between Spain and England on July 14th at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
Spain, seeking a record fourth European Championship title, aims to break a tie with Germany. Their last appearance in a major tournament final was in 2012, where they emerged victorious against Italy.
England, on the other hand, is aiming for their first major men’s football trophy since the 1966 World Cup. Their journey to the final has been marked by resilience and a change in team culture under manager Gareth Southgate. Despite criticism for his in-game decisions, Southgate has steered England to the World Cup semi-finals in 2018 and now back-to-back European Championship finals.
This final marks the first encounter between Spain and England in a senior men’s international since 2018. Their previous meetings in the Nations League saw Spain triumph 2-1 at Wembley Stadium before England secured a 3-2 victory in Seville.
The stage is set for an exciting clash between two footballing giants, each with their own motivations and aspirations. The world will be watching as Spain and England battle it out for European supremacy.