Who Won the UEFA Euro 2024? Spain Defeats England

By Sarah Miller · March 16, 2047

In football, the most recent major winner is Spain, who claimed the UEFA Euro 2024 title by defeating England 2-1 in the final on July 14, 2024. This victory marked Spain's fourth European Championship win, extending their record as the most successful nation in the tournament's history.

Overview of the UEFA Euro 2024 Final

The UEFA Euro 2024 final was held at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany, on July 14, 2024. Spain emerged victorious over England with a 2-1 scoreline, securing their place in football history. The match was tightly contested, but Spain's superior midfield control and clinical finishing proved decisive.

Key Moments from the Final Match

Spain opened the scoring in the 47th minute through Nico Williams.
England equalized in the 73rd minute via a goal by Harry Kane.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored the winning goal for Spain in the 86th minute.
Spain dominated possession (54%) and created more high-quality chances (xG: 2.3 vs. 1.1).

Spain's Path to Victory

Under the management of Luis de la Fuente, Spain displayed consistency and tactical maturity throughout the tournament. They topped Group B ahead of Italy, Croatia, and Albania before defeating Georgia, Germany, and France in the knockout stages.

Tournament Performance Highlights

Won all six matches in the tournament — the only team to do so.
Scored 15 goals, the highest in the competition.
Averaged 62% possession per game, the highest among all teams.
Young squad with an average age of 25.1, blending emerging talent and experience.

Team	Matches Played	Wins	Goals Scored	Goals Conceded	Possession %	xG For	xG Against
Spain	6	6	15	5	62.1%	14.3	5.9
England	7	4	12	7	56.4%	11.7	7.2
France	5	2	7	5	58.3%	8.1	6.5
Germany	5	2	8	6	55.7%	9.4	7.1

Table data source:UEFA Official Statistics, FIFA Analytics

The data shows Spain's dominance across key performance indicators. Their high possession rate and expected goals (xG) reflect superior attacking efficiency and ball control. Additionally, their defensive resilience limited opponents' quality chances despite facing strong attacks from teams like Germany and France.

Historical Context: Spain’s Football Legacy

This triumph reinforced Spain’s status as one of international football’s elite nations. With four European titles (2008, 2012, 2024, and now 2024), they stand alone as the most decorated team in UEFA Euro history. Their 2010 FIFA World Cup win further solidifies their golden era.