Spain made history at Euro 2024 as they defeated England in the final to secure their fourth European Championship.

They started the tournament in positive fashion, defeating Croatia 3-0 in their opening game in Group B, before promptly securing qualification for the knockout phase after beating Italy 1-0 on matchday two with another strong performance.

Things only got better from there. Spain won all of their first six matches, including knockout victories over Germany and France, as they secured their spot in the final, where they face England.

La Roja bowed out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the Round of 16 stage with head coach Luis Enrique subsequently leaving his role. The Spanish FA moved quickly to promote Under-21 boss Luis de la Fuente as his replacement ahead of the start of qualification for Euro 2024.

De la Fuente is under less pressure than previous Spain coaches, with his squad lacking the established star names of former years, but the two-time winners have still managed a superb performance.

After coming from a goal down to beat France in the last four, thanks to Lamine Yamal’s wondergoal, they defeated England 2-1 in the final on July 14.

How did Spain qualify for Euro 2024?

Spain found themselves locked in an unexpected battle with Scotland for top spot in Group A during qualifying. After losing their opening game in Glasgow, De la Fuente’s side needed to rally in the second half of 2023.

Seven successive wins saw them overhaul Scotland, who ended up in second place in the group, as Erling Haaland’s Norway missed out completely.

How many times have Spain won the Euros?

Spain have won four European Championships throughout their international history: in 1964, 2008, 2012 and now 2024.

Germany had previously been level with them on three titles, but Spain hold the proud record of being the only national team to defend a European title.

The double win came either side of their first World Cup glory as La Roja lifted the 2010 FIFA trophy in South Africa thanks to Andres Iniesta’s extra-time winner over the Netherlands in the final.

Three major titles in a row cemented Spain’s spot as one of the finest national teams ever, putting them alongside the likes of iconic Brazil sides on the big stage.

Fernando Torres’ goal sealed a final win over Germany in 2008, but the 2012 final was a showpiece of Spain’s brilliance, as they hammered Italy 4-0.

On this day in 2012 Spain beat Italy 4-0 to retain the European Championship.

Euro 2008 🏆
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A historic streak of victories 🌟 pic.twitter.com/WNAf432mXI

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Spain European Championship results

Spain sealed the 1964 European Championship title as hosts in their first appearance in the competition. Despite a mixed return in the following decades, they have qualified for the past eight Euros including this one, reaching the knockouts in seven of them.

*Draws include knockout-stage games decided by penalty shootouts level after 90 minutes plus 30 minutes of extra time.

Spain European Championship record