Spain Clinches Record 4th Euro Championship Title

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Spain won its record fourth European soccer championship by defeating England 2-1 in the finals of Euro 2024 in Berlin.

An Overview of the News

• Nico Williams scored the first goal for Spain less than two minutes into the second half after a scoreless opening.

• England's Cole Palmer tied the game in the 73rd minute.

• Mikel Oyarzabal scored the winning goal for Spain in the 86th minute.

• This marks England’s second consecutive runner-up finish, having lost to Italy in the final of Euro 2020.

• England has never won a European championship, with its last major international tournament win being the 1966 World Cup.

UEFA European Football Championship

• The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) European Football Championship, known as the Euros, is organized by UEFA.

• It features senior men's national teams from UEFA member countries.

• Held every four years since 1960 (except for 2020, postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19).

• Second most-watched football tournament globally after the FIFA World Cup.

• Originally named the European Nations' Cup, it rebranded to UEFA Euro in 1968.

• Spain holds the record with 4 titles, making them the most successful team.

About Spain

• King - Felipe VI of Spain

• Prime Minister - Pedro Sánchez

• Capital - Madrid

• Official language - Spanish