Stadium: Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany
Date and Time: Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 8:00 PM BST
England National Team
Coach: Gareth Southgate
Road to the Final: England’s journey to the final was marked by resilience and late-game heroics. Despite a shaky start in the group stages and a dramatic round of 16 match against Slovakia where Jude Bellingham’s last-minute overhead kick kept them in the tournament, they showed their quality by defeating Switzerland and the Netherlands in the knockout stages.
Key Players:
- Jordan Pickford (Goalkeeper)
- Kyle Walker (Defender)
- John Stones (Defender)
- Marc Guehi (Defender)
- Bukayo Saka (Midfielder)
- Kobbie Mainoo (Midfielder)
- Declan Rice (Midfielder)
- Luke Shaw (Defender)
- Phil Foden (Forward)
- Harry Kane (Forward)
- Jude Bellingham (Midfielder)
Spain National Team
Coach: Luis de la Fuente
Road to the Final: Spain has been impressive throughout the tournament, showcasing their traditional flair and technical prowess. They navigated the group stages with relative ease and overcame strong opposition, including a dramatic semi-final victory over France.
Key Players:
- Unai Simón (Goalkeeper)
- Dani Carvajal (Defender)
- Robin Le Normand (Defender)
- Aymeric Laporte (Defender)
- Marc Cucurella (Defender)
- Dani Olmo (Midfielder)
- Rodri (Midfielder)
- Fabián Ruiz (Midfielder)
- Lamine Yamal (Forward)
- Álvaro Morata (Forward)
- Iñaki Williams (Forward)
Predicted Line-ups:
England:
- Formation: 3-4-3
- Starting XI: Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guehi; Saka, Mainoo, Rice, Shaw; Foden, Kane, Bellingham
Spain:
- Formation: 4-3-3
- Starting XI: Simón; Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella; Olmo, Rodri, Fabián Ruiz; Yamal, Morata, Williams
Match Preview
The final is expected to be a tightly contested match. Spain’s possession-based play and technical ability will be a stern test for England’s solid defense and counter-attacking prowess. Key battles will include Spain’s midfield control versus England’s pace on the wings and the clinical finishing of both teams’ forwards.
Broadcast Information:
- BBC One
- ITV 1
- Streaming: BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website, ITVX
The final is expected to be a thrilling encounter between two strong teams. England, aiming for their first major tournament win since 1966, will face a formidable Spanish side that has shown impressive form throughout the tournament.
This final promises to be a memorable conclusion to Euro 2024, with history waiting to be made in Berlin.