UEFA Euro 2024 is starting from 15th June 2024. The hosts Germany will face Scotland in the first match. The competition this time comprises 24 teams. The UEFA EURO 2024 final tournament is scheduled to take place from 14 June to 14 July 2024. The group stage runs until 26 June, with the knockout stage beginning on 29 June. Here's a list of the Top Scores in every UEFA Euro Cup.

Read Also: Franz Beckenbauer to be honoured at UEFA EURO 2024 opening ceremony 

Winners:

1960 - Milan Galić (Yugoslavia) - 2 goals.

Known for his pace, Milan Galic was incredible as a left-foot striker. He had 51 international caps for Yugoslavia between 1959 -1965 scoring 37 goals.

Milan Galic scored the first goal in the first EURO final held in 1960 against USSR. He currently stands second in Yugoslavia's all-time scoring list. Just one goal behind Stjepan Bobek.

1964 - Jesus Maria Pereda (Spain) - 2 goals

Spain had a successful Euro 1964 campaign thanks to Jesús Maria Pereda who was instrumental in it. His talent for scoring goals played a significant role which saw them enter the finals of a major international tournament for the first time ever. He displayed evidence of scoring ability in crucial games throughout the competition thus scoring a goal during the semifinals vs. Hungary.

 He scored the opening goal in the finals against the USSR and it was his assist to Marcelino that led to Spain emerging victorious in the 1964 Finals. Pereda’s importance to Spanish football history was established through his consistent and effective goal-scoring contributions which significantly helped Spain make history by winning the European Championship title for the first time.

1968 - Dragan Džajić (Yugoslavia) - 2 goals

Being one of the most decorated footballers in Yugoslavia, Dragan Dzajic has a record of 85 international appearances which is considered still the highest for his country. It was Dzajic's goal in the semifinals against England that would carry his team to the finals.

It was Dzajic who again brought the lead for his team in the finals only to lose it in the late stages (1-1) and losing the replay of the finals by 2-0.

1972 - Gerd Muller (Germany) - 4 goals

Leading Germany to their first EURO win in 1972, Gerd Muller scored two goals in the final against the USSR. Before the finals, Gerd Muller had also scored six goals in the qualifying rounds and one goal in the quarterfinals. Notably, his crucial strikes came particularly during the semi-final match against Belgium when he sealed victory. Müller employed clinical finishing, as well as great positioning skills, in the penalty area.

This was one of the factors that ensured that the West German campaign was successful, which culminated in them winning the European Championship trophy. He played well during that time, hence cementing his place among the best goal scorers from then to the present time, and also making legends to be remembered in German football history. In the year 1972, Gerd Muller scored a total of 85 goals for his country and his club then, Bayern Munich. A record that was broken by Lionel Messi in the year 2012.

1976 -  Dieter Müller (Germany) - 4 goals

Dieter Muller had scored a hat-trick in his debut. The debut was the semifinals of EURO 1976 against Yugoslavia (4-2).  He displayed outstanding shooting skills during the championship. He had become a hero overnight as his most notable performance was in the semi-final match against Poland where he came in as a substitute scoring three quick goals in less than twenty minutes. His clinical finishing was on full display, turning the game on its head and guiding West Germany to a 4-0 victory.

 Müller's contributions were instrumental in propelling his team to the final, where they ultimately defeated the Netherlands to clinch the European Championship title. His memorable performance in the semi-final solidified his place as a hero of German football during Euro 1974. His finishing was top-class, and with his eye for goal, he completely transformed the game ensuring that West Germany won by four goals to nil.

1980 – Klaus Allofs (Germany)

In a group-stage match, Klaus Allofs scored all three of his goals against the Netherlands. Germany won (3-2) thanks to Allofs hattrick contribution. His hat trick performance was the only hat-trick scored by Germany internationally. Allofs went on to represent Germany in the Euro 1984 and 1986 Fifa World Cup. He retired as the 7th highest goal scorer in the Bundesliga. A record he shared with Euro 1976 Topscorer Dieter Muller.

1984 – Michael Platini (France) – 9 goals

Michael Platini scored a staggering 9 goals in 5 appearances in the Euro 1984. Still considered as one of the greatest French players alongside Zidane, Henry. Platini’s Euro 1984 performance hailed him with comparisons to Diego Maradona. Platini started his Euro 1984 campaign as the only goal scorer in France’s opening game against Denmark.

He then went on to score two back-to-back hattricks against Belgium (5-0) and Yugoslavia(3-2). Platini went to shine in the knockout stages as well with a last-minute screamer against Portugal (2-1) in the semifinals and an incredible free-kick goal against Spain in the finals of Euro 1984.

1988 – Marco Van Basten (Netherlands) – 5 goals

Considered as the Dutch master. Marco Van Basten scored 5 goals in Euro 1986. Considered as the one best Dutch player in the 1986 Euro’s, Van Basten scored a hat-trick against England in the Group 2 game. Van Basten scored a last-minute goal to put Netherlands through to their first-ever Euro finals.

In the finals, Van Basten scored an incredible volley against the Soviet Union leading them to Euro 1986 victory. Van Basten went on to bring incredible contributions to the Dutch in the 1990 World Cup, to AC Milan in 1989 and 1990, and to land Barcelona their first European Cup by scoring the winning goal in the final as well.

Read also: All-time Top Goalscorers of UEFA Euros

1992 – Henrik Larsen (Denmark), Karl-Heinz Riedle (Germany), Dennis Bergkamp (Netherlands) – 3 goals 

The top goal scorers in Euro '92 jointly are Henrik Larsen, Karl-Heinz Riedle, and Dennis Bergkamp. They played a big role in their teams.

Henrik Larsen was a very important player for Denmark when they shocked Europe by winning the 1992 European Football Championship. During the championship, he scored important goals, one of which was witnessed in their first group match against France. His single goal was enough to give them a 2–1 triumph over the French in Group 1 games ensuring their surprising journey past this stage. This made him one of their key players because Larsen managed to score despite being put under pressure.

Karl-Heinz Riedle had a central role in Germany’s Euro 1992 campaign. His key company comprised of putting away some rather weighty goals indicating his prowess when in sight of a goal. In the final match against Czechoslovakia, Riedle’s goal-poaching gifts were instrumental as they helped his country cross the line. This steady behavior together with his art of scoring at the right moments made him the leading goal-getter for Germany in all ages. 

Dennis Bergkamp, who played for the Netherlands, had a more laid-back performance in Euro 1992. Even without scoring goals directly, Bergkamp illustrated his genius during the tournament. He was heavily involved in the front three build-up for the country, as he would always start attacks or create scoring chances for his teammates. Bergkamp’s level of technical skills and vision made him vital for the Netherlands, even though they failed to make it out of the group stage.

1996 - Alan Shearer (England) – 5 goals

Alan Shearer came out as the Euro 1996 Top scorer after a 21-month international goal drought. He scored 5 goals against Switzerland, Scotland, the Netherlands (twice) and Germany. He even contributed to penalty goals against Spain and Germany.

But England lost to Germany in the semi-finals ending Shearer’s goalscoring campaign. He went on to play in the 1998 Fifa World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000. Shearer went into the Euro 86 campaign as the 1994-95 English Premier League winner with Blackburn Rovers.

2000 - Patrick Kluivert (Netherlands), Savo Milošević (Yugoslavia) – 5 goals

Patrick Kluivert’s performance in Euro 2000 made the Netherlands' favourites to win the trophy. Kluivert opened his scoring against Denmark(3-0) and France(3-2) in the group stages. His hattrick against Yugoslavia propelled Netherlands to the semifinals of Euro’ 2000. Italy defeated the Netherlands in the semi-finals ending their dream campaign. Kluivert achieved success with Ajax winning the Uefa Champions League in 1995 and went on to become Barcelona’s leading scorer winning La Liga in 1997-98 and 1998-99.

Savo Milosevic’s performance at UEFA Euro 2000 made him the joint top-scorer in the UEFA Euro 2000. Milosevic scored goals in the crucial moments of group-stage matches. His contributions helped a raging comeback against Slovenia, securing qualification to the quarter-final by scoring against Norway. But Milosevic’s brilliance was not enough to counter Yugoslavia’s collective team shortcomings. Milosevic found the net even in Yugoslavia’s crushing quarter-final defeat to the Netherlands. Kluivert went on to earn 102 caps for Serbia and went on to score 220 goals in 600 appearances.

2004 - Milan Baroš (Czech Republic) – 5 goals

Milan Baros’s outstanding performance for the Czech Republic earned him the accolade of the tournament’s top scorer with five goals in only four games. Baros's ability to bring goals for his team at critical moments played a pivotal role in the Czech Republic’s journey to the semi-finals. An opening goal against Latvia, A goal, and an assist to overcome a two-goal deficit against Netherlands to win 3-2.

He led his team to the semifinals by scoring two goals against Denmark (3-0). The Czech Republic lost to Greece(0-1) in the semifinals ending their impressive unbeaten run. He played 93 matches scoring on 41 of them. A record making him the second-highest scorer for the Czech Republic behind only Jan Koller.

2008 - David Villa (Spain) – 4 goals

Scoring four goals in four performances established David Villa as the poster boy of Spain's triumphant run at UEFA EURO 2008. He earned the tournament’s Golden Boot despite staying out in the semifinals and finals due to an injury. Villa scored an incredible hat-trick in the opening game against Russia to win 4-1.

A last-minute winner against Sweden showcased his clutch scoring ability and sharp finishing propelling Spain into the Semi-finals. Villa went on to earn the silver boot in the 2010 World Cup. He was the first Spanish player to reach 50 international goals. He retired with 59 goals in 98 international appearances.

2012 - Fernando Torres (Spain) – 3 goals

Being the goalscorer in the finals of Euro 2008. Fernando Torres continued his incredible run in the Euro 2012 scoring three goals and one assist. Torres made his first impact scoring twice against the Republic of Ireland and securing a 4-0 win and qualification to the next round. His efficiency in the finals against Italy earned him the Golden Boot and Spain the Euros.

Torres scored all of his goals coming from the bench and his performance helped Spain win the championship twice in a row. Torres has also been the winner of the FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, and UEFA Europa League. He holds the record of being the fastest player in Liverpool history to score 50 goals. Torres is still the third-highest goalscorer of all time for Spain.

Read Also: Euro 2024: Every squad of the UEFA Euro 2024

2016 - Antoine Griezmann (France) – 6 goals

Antoine Griezmann’s tally of six goals and two assists in the UEFA Euro 2008 made him the third-highest goalscorer for the Euros currently. Griezmann started his campaign with a last-minute shot on target helping France to register a 2-0 win against Albania. Griezmann helped Spain recover from the halftime deficit by scoring twice against the Republic of Ireland.

Griezmann scored a goal and assisted Paul Pogba and Dimitri Payet in a 5-2 quarter-final win. Griezmann scored two goals against Germany(2-0) leading France to their third EURO final. Following a 1-0 defeat in the finals, Griezmann went on to become the man of the match in the Final of the 2018 World Cup redeeming himself. Earning over 120 caps and scoring 44 goals made him the fourth-highest goalscorer for France.

2020 - Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) – 5 goals

Cristiano Ronaldo currently holds the record as the highest goalscorer in Euros. 5 of the total 10 goals came from his 2020 appearance in the UEFA Euro. Ronaldo started his campaign with a goal against Hungary leading to a 3-0 victory. Despite Ronaldo’s contribution in the second game Portugal suffered a shocking 4-2 defeat.

In the final group game against France Ronaldo helped Portugal qualify for the knockouts by scoring a goal in a 2-2 draw. Portugal couldn’t retain the championship after suffering a 1-0 loss against Belgium in the last 16 of the UEFA Euro 2020. Ronaldo is gearing up to represent Portugal in UEFA Euro 2024. Being one of the most successful players in the football history.

Lamine Yamal came through Barcelona’s famous La Masia academy and made his first-team debut for FC Barcelona in 2023 at just 15 years old. He quickly became an important player and won the Kopa Trophy the next year.

He also rose fast with the Spainish National Team, playing for youth teams before making his senior debut in 2023. At 16, he became the youngest player to play and score for Spain.

He took part in Euro 2024, helping Spain win the tournament and earning the Young Player of the Tournament award.

Read Also | La Masia graduates currently playing for FC Barcelona

Club Records | FC Barcelona

La Liga Records 

1. Youngest Player to Debut for Barcelona

Since making his professional debut in 2023 at just 15 years 15 years, 9 months, and 16 days old, the fleet-footed forward has quickly become a key part of Barcelona's attack. He has scored 22 goals in 98 appearances for the club.

2. Youngest Starter in La Liga for Barcelona

Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to start a La Liga match for Barcelona on August 20, 2023, at the age of 16 years and 38 days. He surpassed the previous record of Fabrice Olinga, who started his first La Liga game for Malaga in 2012.

3. Youngest Player to Record an Assist for Barcelona

Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to record an assist for Barcelona in La Liga during the 2023-24 season. At 16 years and 45 days old, he achieved this record against. 

4. Youngest Goal scorer for Barcelona

Lamine Yamal became the youngest goal scorer in La Liga history at just 16 years and 87 days old, netting his first goal against Granada and breaking the previous record held by Fabrice Olinga.

5. Youngest Goal scorer in La Liga History

Lamine Yamal became the youngest goal scorer in La Liga after scoring against Granada in Barcelona's 2-2 draw.

6. Youngest Player to Score a Brace in La Liga

On 11 February, in the game versus Granada, the Barcelona wonder-kid set the new record as the youngest scorer of a brace in La Liga. He did it at the age of 16 years 213 days.

7. Youngest Player to Feature in El Clasico

Lamine Yamal is the youngest player ever to appear in a Clasico in the 23-24 season at the age of 16 years and 107 days.

Read Also | Top 10 Greatest EL Clasico Matches of All Time

8. Youngest Goalscorer in El Clásico History

Lamine Yamal made history by becoming the youngest goal scorer in El Clasico at just 17 years and 105 days old, on  October 26, 2024, netting the third goal against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, surpassing Ansu Fati's record.

9. Youngest Player with 10+ Goal Contributions in La Liga

Lamine Yamal became the youngest player in La Liga history to score 10+ goals in La Liga at the age of 16 years and 213 days.

10. Youngest Player to Reach 50 Official Games for Barcelona

Lamine Yamal is the youngest player in FC Barcelona's history to reach 50 official games. He achieved this milestone on May 19, 2024, at the age of 16 years, 10 months, and 6 days.

11. Youngest Player to Reach 100 Appearances for Barcelona

Lamine Yamal made his 100th appearance on April 30, 2025, in a UEFA Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan, at 17 years old.

12. Most Dribbles Completed in a Single La Liga Match

In a single La Liga match, Lamine Yamal has completed the most successful dribbles this season, reaching 11 against Alaves, surpassing Lionel Messi's record of 10 dribbles in 2007. No other player has completed more than 7 successful dribbles in a single La Liga match the current season.

Champions League Records

1. Second-youngest player to feature in the UEFA Champions League 

Lamine Yamal became the second youngest player to feature in the Champions League against Antwerp at 16 years and 68 days, only behind Youssoufa Moukoko at 16 years and 18 days.

2. Youngest player named in a Champions League starting lineup

Lamine Yamal holds the record for the youngest player to be named in a Champions League starting lineup. He was 16 years and 83 days old when he started the game against Porto on October 4, 2023.

3. Youngest player to play in the Champions League knockout phase

Lamine Yamal became the youngest-ever player to appear in the knockout stage when he started the round of 16 first leg against Napoli, aged 16 years 223 days.

4. Youngest player to score a goal in a Champions League semi-final match

Playing his 100th game at just 17 years and 291 days old, Yamal became the youngest player to score in a Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan, overtaking the record set by Kylian Mbappe, who was 18 when he achieved the feat in 2017.

Read Also | Champions League winners list since 1955/56

International Records | Spanish National Team

1. Youngest Player to Debut for Spain

Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to play for Spain on September 8, 2023, against Georgia at 16 years and 57 days in the 2024 Euro Cup Qualifier, breaking Gavi’s record at 17 years, 62 days.

2. Youngest Goal scorer for Spain

Lamine Yamal became the youngest goal scorer for Spain at 16 years and 57 days. He netted a goal in his debut match against Georgia in the 2024 Euro Cup Qualifier breaking Gavi's record.

3. Youngest Goal Scorer in a UEFA Euro Qualifying Match

Became the youngest goal scorer in his debut match against Georgia, to score in a Euro Qualifier. He broke Gareth Bale's previous record at 17 years and 83 days.

Read Also | Top 5 Goal scorers of UEFA Euro 2024

UEFA Euro 2024

Lamine Yamal was a key player in Spain’s Euro 2024 win. He scored 1 goal against France and provided 4 assists, showing great skill and confidence for his age. 

His performances helped Spain win their fourth European title, and he was named the Young Player of the Tournament for his standout play. 

Sports governing bodies are constantly tweaking the rules of play to enhance competition, player safety, and fan experience. Several major leagues rolled out impactful new regulations for the 2024 season. Let's explore some of the most notable changes in sports rules introduced across football, baseball, soccer, cricket, rugby, and more this year.

New Kickoff Format in the NFL

The NFL overhauled its kickoff rules for 2024 in an effort to improve safety and boost excitement. Kickoffs now feature a "landing zone" between the receiving team's goal line and 20-yard line. Aside from the kicker, the kicking team lines up 5 yards apart at the receiving team's 40-yard line. They can't move until the ball is caught or hits the ground.

This setup encourages more returns while reducing high-speed collisions that commonly cause concussions. Additional changes allow creative onside kick attempts in the 4th quarter. So far, the revamped kickoffs have been well-received. Returns are up, injuries are down, and fans are enjoying the intriguing strategic implications.

Fewer 100-Minute Matches at Euro 2024

Football matches stretching well over 100 minutes due to excessive injury time were commonplace at the 2022 World Cup. But Europe's governing body UEFA took a different approach for its 2024 European Championship tournament. Rather than meticulously adding on every second lost to celebrations and subs, referees focused on restarting play quickly.

As a result, Euro 2024 matches adhered much closer to 90 minutes on average. Only captains could speak to referees, reducing dissent. VAR explanations were also displayed on stadium screens to improve transparency. While some fans missed the added drama, others appreciated UEFA reining in meandering matches.

Read Also | Top Five youngest scorers in UEFA Euro history 

New Pace-of-Play Rules in Major League Baseball

MLB introduced several subtle but impactful rule tweaks for 2024 designed to improve pace-of-play. The pitch timer was reduced from 20 to 18 seconds with runners on base, attempting to claw back some of the time increase observed over the course of last season.

Mound visits were reduced from 5 to 4 per team. Pitching changes now shave 15 seconds off the between-innings timer. Circumvention tactics like delaying the pitcher's arrival to the mound and meeting the umpire before he places the ball in play are now prohibited.

While games still averaged nearly 3 hours, these changes represent MLB's continued efforts to combat dead time. Fans have responded positively to the increased flow and action.

MLB also issued new guidance aimed at reducing unsafe blocking of bases. Players will be called for obstruction if they position themselves to impede a runner's path before receiving the ball. This protects baserunners while encouraging aggressive base-running.

New Penalty Law in English Football

One of the most discussed rule changes in English football this season regards penalties. IFAB clarified that referees should not automatically show a yellow card to players who commit handball and concede a penalty. This gives referees more flexibility when interpreting intent on handballs.

The aim is to only caution players for deliberate, tactical fouls. Inadvertent handballs leading to penalties should not draw a booking. This nuanced approach has received praise for balancing fairness and common sense application of the rules. Those who take advantage of a free bet offer from Kwiff and bet on bookings will need to bear this new rule in mind.

Read Also | Like umpire's call, Premier League introduces referee's call: Here are all the new things you will see in Premier League this season 

More Points for Drawn Matches in County Cricket

In the 2024 County Championship cricket tournament, a drawn match will now be rewarded with 8 points for each county. This is increased from 5 points for a draw last season. The aim is to better incentivise teams to bat long while still pushing for victory.

With batting bonus points unchanged, the tweaked draw points system should encourage high-quality pitches and competitive multi-day cricket.

New Offside Law in Rugby

World Rugby introduced a law change regarding offside in front of a kicker for 2024. Previously, a player could be deemed onside if the opposing catcher ran 5 meters or passed the ball after fielding a kick. The new law removes these allowances, requiring offside players to actively work to get onside rather than remaining stationary. This should reduce "kick tennis" stalemates and improve flow.

The key sports leagues are thinking creatively about how to improve their product. It will be fascinating to see what new regulations are tested out across various sports in the years to come. For now, the early returns on this year's crop of rule changes are largely positive. The altered kick-off format, pitch timer adjustments, and base-blocking guidance all seem to be enhancing their respective sports.

Hello and Welcome to SportzPoint for another UEFA Euro 2024 Live. The Final between Spain and England will kick off at 12.30 am IST. Stay tuned for all the live updates. We will see Real Madrid sensation Jude Bellingham representing his nation England against Barcelona talent Lamine Yamal's Spain in Berlin.

Read Also: Spain vs England UEFA Euro 2024 Final Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction

Follow us on Twitter for all the updates on the upcoming matches. Subscribe to our newsletter to have the latest news on your favourite sport. 

Spain is one of Europe and the World's most supported and successful football-playing nations. Spain has been a member of FIFA since its founding in 1904, even though the Spanish Football Federation was first established in 1909. It is governed by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain.

Several greats have played for Spain and won trophies. They were going through a tough phase as they hadn't won a major trophy since 2013. But, they ended the drought in 2023 after winning the Nations League and became the second national team besides France to win three major titles. Under their new Manager Luis de la Fuente, La Roja are playing attractive football once again and are now set to play the final of the Euro 2024. So, let's look at the trophies Spain has won in their footballing history.

Read Also: Football Transfer News: 10 players to attract big bids after Euro 2024

Spain Men's National Football Team's History in Major Tournaments

The first Spain national football team was made in 1920 to find a team that would represent Spain at the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Belgium. Spain made their debut against Denmark and managed to win that match by a scoreline of 1–0, eventually finishing with the silver medal. Spain qualified for their first FIFA World Cup in 1934, defeating Brazil in their first game and losing in a replay to the hosts and eventual champions Italy in the quarter-finals.

At the 1950 finals in Brazil, they topped their group and then finished in fourth place. Until 2010, this was Spain's highest finish in the FIFA World Cup finals. Spain won its first major international title when it hosted the 1964 European Nations' Cup, defeating the Soviet Union 2–1 in the final at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. It was Spain's lone major title for 44 years. 

In the UEFA Euro 1984, Spain reached the final but they lost the final against France. At UEFA Euro 2008, Spain won all their games in Group D. They faced Italy in the quarter-finals match, which Spain won 4–2 on penalties. They then beat Russia in the semi-finals by 3–0. In the final, Spain defeated Germany 1–0, with Fernando Torres scoring the only goal of the game. This was Spain's first major title since the 1964 European Championship.

In the 2010 World Cup, Spain advanced to the final for the first time by defeating Germany 1–0. Iniesta scored the only goal in the final against the Dutches. Spain became the third team to win a World Cup outside their continent, and the first European team to do so. They then became the first team to retain the European Championship, winning the final 4–0 against Italy.

Since then Spain have won only one title, the 2023 Nations League by beating Croatia in the Final via penalty shootout. After the 2012 Euro triumph, Spain faced several heartbreaks. They were eliminated from the group stage of the 2014 World Cup. At Euro 2016 and the 2018 World Cup, La Roja reached the last 16 in both tournaments but lost to Italy 2–0 and Russia 4-3 on penalties. In the UEFA Euro 2020, held in 2021, Spain reached the last four of a major tournament for the first time since 2012. But, it didn't end well as they lost to eventual champions Italy by 4–2 on penalties.

The same year they managed to reach the 2021 UEFA Nations League final but lost to France. In the 2022 World Cup, Spain lost to Morocco 3–0 on penalties in the Round of 16.

In the ongoing UEFA Euro 2024 Spain progressed to the Round of 16 after winning all three matches and without conceding a single goal. They beat Georgia in the round of 16 by 4–1. Then they eliminated the hosts Germany in the quarter-finals with a 2–1 win and defeated France in the semi-finals with the same result, qualifying for their fifth European Championships final. La Roja set a new record of 6 consecutive matches undefeated in the European Championships.

Read Also: Spain vs England UEFA Euro 2024 Final Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction

Spain Men's National Football Team Trophies List

Spain is one of eight national teams to have been crowned world champions and have participated in a total of 16 out of 22 FIFA World Cups, qualifying consistently since 1978. They are three-time continental champions and have participated in a total of 12 out of 17 UEFA European Championships. 

From 2008 to 2012, Spain became the only national team to win three consecutive major titles, including two back-to-back European Championships in 2008 and 2012, while becoming the first European team to win a World Cup held outside of Europe in 2010. From 2007 to the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, Spain recorded 35 consecutive undefeated matches.

FIFA World Cup: 2010
UEFA European Championship: 1964, 2008, 2012
UEFA Nations League: 2023
FIFA Confederations Cup - Runners-up: 2013
Olympic Games - Silver medal: 1920

The Euro is one of the biggest platforms for European football players to show their talent. International football tournaments are mostly held before the beginning of a club football season. Players often break down under pressure on the big stage but some of them give their best for their respective nations and attract big money in the summer transfer window. The Euro 2024 is on the verge of conclusion so let's look at the 10 players who can attract big bids in the summer transfer window after Euro 2024.

Read Also: Greatest teenagers in the UEFA Euro history

Football Transfer News: 10 players to attract big bids after Euro 2024

Marc Cucurella | Spain

The Chelsea full-back Marc Cucurella is proving every doubters wrong with his consistent sensational performances in the UEFA Euro 2024. La Roja reached the final with a brilliant defensive record, conceding just four times in six games, and keeping two clean sheets. Marc Cucurella deserves a lot of credit and he will be hoping to deliver that in the final too. He was struggling in Chelsea after a big-money move from Brighton but it seems like he has found his form back.

Marc Guehi | England

Marc Guehi replaced the injured Harry Maguire ahead of the UEFA Euro 2024. There was not much expectation from the Crystal Palace defender but he has been one of the best players for the Three Lions in the Euro 2024. Gareth Southgate's side have been solid at the back and The 23-year-old has been exceptional with John Stones at the back. After those stellar performances, he will expect some big clubs to fight for him in the summer transfer window.

Fabian Ruiz | Spain

La Roja are in the final of the UEFA Euro 2024 and they have been the best team in the tournament. One of the reasons behind Spain's brilliant run in the tournament is Fabian Ruiz. De la Fuente has been his biggest supporter of Fabian and the PSG midfielder is ruling the midfield in every game. Of all midfielders at the Euro 2024 to have played over 180 minutes, Fabian ranks seventh for completed dribbles per 90 minutes. With three goals and two assists, he has been one of the best players in this year's tournament.

Lamine Yamal | Spain

"What were you doing when you were 16?" Lamine Yamal is asking this question to everyone with his consistent fiery performances. At 16 years old, Lamine Yamal is the youngest player ever to score a goal at a major international tournament. He is making headlines in every game and will play in the Final of the Euro 2024 with Spain. He is a first-team player who starts every game and then comes up with a perfect performance.

Yamal is being compared with Lionel Messi already and may lift his first international title much earlier than the Argentine great. He will be wanted by every football club on the planet in the ongoing summer transfer window, but he will likely remain at his boyhood club Barcelona.

William Saliba | France

William Saliba performed brilliantly for Arsenal in the 2023-24 season and there were high expectations from Saliba before the beginning of the Euro 2024. He didn't disappoint and stood out as one of the best defenders in the tournament. Les Bleus didn't concede a single goal from open play in the five matches before the semi-final, and lots of credit should go to Saliba.

France were pretty wasteful in their attack and paid the price by getting knocked out of the competition in the semi-final against Spain. Saliba is likely to remain at Arsenal but his transfer value will surely go up after this stellar season.

Read Also: Top Five youngest scorers in UEFA Euro history

Arda Guler | Turkey

Arda Guler was injured for almost 90% of the last season but the Real Madrid fans got to see some glimpses which were more than impressive. He showed why he was being called the Turkish Messi before arriving in Madrid. He entered the EURO 2024 with a stunning strike from outside the box against Georgia in the first group-stage game, before becoming one of the best players for his nation in the tournament. The 19-year-old led his side to the quarter-final and after this successful campaign, his price will surely go up in the transfer market but will likely remain in Los Blancos.

Georges Mikautadze | Georgia

Georges Mikautadze is attracting big clubs from Europe already after a sensational campaign with Georgia in the Euro 2024. He netted three times as Georgia qualified for the Round of 16 in their tournament debut, After a huge 2-0 victory over Portugal, they were able to make it further and lots of credit should go to Mikautadze. The 23-year-old has done remarkable things in the tournament and will expect to sign a big club rather than play in the second division in France.

Giorgi Mamardashvili | Georgia

Giorgi Mamardashvili holds this year's record for most saves in the tournament. Georgia also conceded eight times in just four games at EURO 2024 but Mamardashvili made 29 saves during that time. If it wasn't for him, Georgia could have easily been out of the group stage. He is only 23 and plays for Valencia in the La Liga but it will be hard for the club to stop him from signing up for a European Giant. His saves are almost double the number of his nearest competitor (Netherlands' Bart Verbruggen with 17). He may appear in the UEFA Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament as things are going.

Diogo Costa | Portugal

Despite having so many world-class players, Portugal struggled throughout the campaign and got knocked out of the campaign by France in the quarter-final. The only positive from Portugal's campaign was Diogo Costa. He couldn't help Portugal in the penalty shootout of the quarter-final, but his heroics in the round of 16, which saw him save all three of Slovenia's penalties in the shootout, will be fondly remembered for quite some time. Not only that but he pulled off some crucial saves in every game. He currently plays for Porto and is already attracting many big clubs ahead of the upcoming season.

Dani Olmo | Spain

European clubs are already trying to get their hand on Dani Olmo after his magnificent Euro 2024 campaign. He is not only helping his side with his goals and assists but his workrate is unmatchable. The RB Leipzig forward has already scored 3 goals and provided 2 assists in the Euro 2024 for La Roja. With Rodri and Fabian Ruiz in De la Fuente's midfield, Dani Olmo is flying high. He wasn't the first choice and was coming off the bench earlier in the tournament. But after Pedri's injury, he is starting games and giving his best.