In a shocking manner, the Belgium vs Sweden match in the UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers was called off after the first half at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels after two Swedish fans were shot dead at the center of the city ahead of the match.
The match was first suspended at half-time due to security reasons and then officially called off "following a suspected terrorist attack in Brussels this evening, it has been decided after consultation with the two teams and the local police authorities."
Following a suspected terrorist attack in Brussels this evening, it has been decided, after consultation with the two teams and the local police authorities, that the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying match between Belgium and Sweden is abandoned. Further communication will be made inâ¦
The tragic event took place on the streets of the Belgian capital prior to the international fxiture. The individuals involved were of Swedish nationality and reportedly had worn football jerseys. However, it remains uncertain if they were present at the match.
The Belgium vs Sweden match of UEFA Euro Qualifiers was abonded at the half-time after a terrorist attack in Brussels. Image: Twitter
Viktor Gyokeres first scored for the Swedish team before Romelo Lukaku converted a penalty to an equaliser to make the scoreline 1-1 before the half-time. The fans were first told to stay at the stadium for their own safety since the terroists were still in charge. However, the reports say that fans have been escorted to their homes safely. The fans were seen shown support to Sweden as they chanted "Sweden" inside the stadium.
Belgium vs Italy UEFA Nations League: Where to watch, Previous records, Head-to-head stats
Catch all the details and head-to-head stats with previous records ahead of tonight's football match between Belgium and Italy in the UEFA Nations League.
Belgium is set to host Italy in a fiery encounter in the UEFA Nations League group game, scheduled to kick off at 1:15 AM ISTon15 November 2024. The match will take place at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, Belgium.
Belgium is currently in the 3rd position in the Nations League Group A2 having 4 points in 4 matches. Belgium snatched a point against Italy in the Nations League encounter in October 2024, as Leandro Trossard put up a brilliant performance with 1 goal and 1 assist in the 2-2 draw.
However, Belgium lost 1-2 against France in their last outing in the Nations League. Domenico Tedesco's men bagged only one win in their last five matches; so they will be hungry for a win against Italy.
Last 5 Matches: L W L D L
Belgium team photo against France on 15 October 2024. (Image Source | X)
On the contrary, Italy is currently positioned 1st in the Nations League Group A2, with 10 points in 4 matches. The Azzurri will focus on another win to increase their gap with second-placed France and solidify their chance of qualifying for the semi-finals, before facing France in the last group game on 18 November 2024.
Luciano Spalletti's men thrashed Israel by 4-1 in their last game following a 2-2 draw against Belgium at San Siro. However, they will meet again tonight in the Nations League encounter.
Last 5 Matches: L W W D W
Italy team photo against Israel on 15 October 2024. (Image Source | X)
Match Details
Match: Belgium vs Italy
Date: 15 November 2024
Time: 1:15 AM IST
Venue:King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels, Belgium
Streaming Details
Indian viewers can stream the game live on the SonyLIV app and website. The TV broadcast will be on Sony Sports Network channels.
Head-to-head Stats (Since 2000)
Matches Played: 7
Belgium wins: 1
Italy wins: 5
Draws: 1
Previous Records
Leandro Trossard became Belgium's hero with one goal and one assist in their 2-2 draw against Italy in last October. (Image Credit | Eurosport)
Since 2000, Belgium and Italy have faced each other 7 times. Italy has the lion's share in winning as they have won 5 times in this fixture. Belgium has won only once since 2000. The other match ended in a draw, which was the last meeting between these two teams in October 2024.
Here are the previous records between these two teams since 2000:
Players with most assists in international football
From Lionel Messi to Cristiano Ronaldo, Sportzpoint brings you names of the top 10 footballers who have provided the most assists in international football history.
Both in international and club football, goals often steal the limelight but in most cases, the orchestration that creates the pathway of a goal is an assist from a teammate. Every player plays very less international matches compared to club games and that is why it is tougher to accumulate a huge number of goals and assists in international football.
There are some players whose longevity, creativity, and passion for the game let them enter the chart of the players with most assists in international football. Let's look at the list consisting of the top 10 players.
10. David Beckham - 36 Assists
David Beckham (Image Courtsey | RTE)
The British football sensation,David Beckham made his debut with the England national team in 1996 and made 115 appearances before retiring from international football in May 2013.
Beckham was the Ballon d'Or Runner-up in 1999 and he was named English Player of the Year in 2003. In 2008, the FA enlisted him in the English Football Hall of Fame.
Along with 17 international goals, Beckham also made 36 assists which makes him 10th in the list.
9. Mesut Ozil - 40 Assists
Mesut Ozil (Image Courtesy | Sporting News)
One of the greatest playmakers the game has ever witnessed, Mesut Ozil debuted in 2009 for the Germany national team. Ozil played in three world cups with Germany and won the coveted trophy in 2014.
Ozil retired from international football as a form of protest after Germany crashed out of the group stage in the 2018 World Cup and the DFB President Grindel accused him of racism. However, Ozil won the German Player of the Year Award 5 times in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2016.
Before retiring, Ozil already made 92 appearances for Germany and had 40 assists by his name.
8. Pele - 47 Assists*
Pele (Image Courtesy | FIFPro)
Arguably one of the greatest footballers of all time, Pele debuted for the Brazil national team at the age of 16 in 1957 in a friendly against Argentina. He lifted three World Cups (formerly known as the Jules Rimet Trophy) for Brazil in 1958, 1962, and 1970 which is a Guinness record for the most World Cup wins by a single player.
The TIME named him as the greatest footballer of the 20th century and Reuters named him as the Greatest athlete of the century in 1999.
According to some estimated data, Pele made 92 appearances for Brazil and he provided 47 assists before retiring from international football in 1977.
7. Cristiano Ronaldo - 47 Assists
Cristiano Ronaldo (Image Courtesy | Eurosport)
One of the most influential athletes of the 21st century and considered one of the greatest footballers ever, Cristiano Ronaldo debuted in the Portugal national team in 2003 and made a significant effect in Portuguese football for almost 22 years.
Winning the EURO 2016 and UEFA Nations League 2018-19 for Portugal, the five-time Ballon winner established himself as the greatest Portuguese footballer of all-time.
Cristiano is now the captain of the national team and he has made 216 appearances for Portugal so far. He is the highest goalscorer ever in the history of international football as well with 133 goals by his name. Besides his brilliant goalscoring prowess, Ronaldo has also made 47 assists in international matches so far.
6. Kevin De Bruyne - 49 Assists
Kevin De Bruyne (Image Courtesy | Goal.com)
Kevin De Bruyne is one of the finest midfielders of this generation for his exquisite playmaking ability and skillful display on the pitch. He is considered one of the greatest Belgian footballers ever and he was a very crucial part of the famous Golden Generation of Belgium.
He was a memorable part of the Belgium squad that finished third in the 2018 World Cup and was included in the official 2018 WC Dream Team.
The 33-year-old midfielder made his Belgium senior team debut in 2010 and has made 107 appearances so far. During this journey, De Bruyne has provided 49 assists as of now.
5. Sandor Kocsis - 50 Assists*
Sandor Kocsis (Image Courtesy | Goal.com)
The Hungarian forward Sandor Peter Kocsis stands fifth on the list. Kocsis debuted for the Hungary national team in 1948 at the age of 18 and played almost 70 matches before retiring in 1966.
Kocsis was the highest goalscorer in the 1954 World Cup with 11 goals including two hat-tricks. He also scored 6 goals for the Hungary national team in the 1952 Helsinki Olympics and led them to win the Gold medal.
According to estimated data sources, Sandor Kocsis scored 75 goals for the national team and he also made 50 assists in international football.
4. Ferenc Puskás - 53 Assists*
Ferenc Puskas (Image Courtesy | Facts.net)
Another Hungarian, and probably the greatest Hungarian footballer ever, Ferenc Puskás made his debut for the Hungary national team in 1945. He played 85 games for the national team and scored 84 goals.
Puskás was another crucial part of the Hungary team that won the Gold medal in the 1952 Helsinki Olympics as he scored 4 goals in that tournament. Puskás also scored 4 goals in the 1954 World Cup including the opening goal in the final but Hungary lost to West Germany by 2-3.
Puskás also played for the Spain national team for 4 times. He was named European Player of the 20th Century by L'Equipe.
Before retiring from football in 1966, Puskás had 53 assists by his name.
3. Lionel Messi - 57 Assists
Lionel Messi (Image Courtesy | Agencia EFE)
Arguably considered the greatest footballer ever, Lionel Messi is both one of the best goalscorers and playmakers to ever grace the game. Debuting in 2005, Lionel Messi has made 189 appearances for the Argentina national team so far.
Messi's greatest honour with the national team came in 2022 when he led Argentina to win the 2022 World Cup, and he was named the Best Player of the Tournament. Messi is the only player to win two Golden Ball awards in 2014 and 2022.
The record 8-time Ballon winner also won two Copa Americas with Argentina, consecutively in 2021 and 2024.
With 112 goals for the national team, he also made 57 assists in international games and he will surely surpass the toppers of the list in his remaining appearances for Argentina.
2. Neymar Jr. - 58 Assists
Neymar Jr. (Image Courtesy | CNN)
The greatest Brazilian footballer of this generation, Neymar Jr. is another forward whose display is not only exquisite in goalscoring but also in playmaking.
Neymar Jr. made his debut with the Brazilian national team in 2010 and won the Golden Ball for being selected as the best player of the tournament in Brazil's Confederations Cup triumph in 2013. He scored 4 goals and made 2 assists in 5 matches in that tournament.
However, after suffering a horrendous injury in the 2014 World Cup, Neymar led the Brazil team to win the Olympics Gold on home soil in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Neymar is also the all-time highest goalscorer of Brazil's national football team with 79 goals by his name. Neymar is tied with the leader on this list with his 58 assists in 129 international appearances but he will surely clinch the top spot in his remaining career.
1. Landon Donovan - 58 Assists
Landon Donovan (Image Source| X)
The USMNT footballing legend is the leader in this list which may shock some but does not demean his excellence. Landon Donovan is considered the greatest footballer the USMNT has ever had. Making his debut in 2000 for the USMNT, he made 157 appearances before retiring from international football in 2014.
Landon Donovan appeared in 3 editions of the World Cup and scored 5 goals in 12 World Cup appearances. He also won 4 CONCACAF Gold Cups with USMNT in 2002, 2005, 2007, and 2013. After his retirement, Donovan was named as the greatest-ever USMNT player by The Guardian.
Landon Donovan is still atop the list with 58 international assists by his name.
NB:In case of starred (*) players, there are no authentic records, and their stats are mostly estimated by various sources.
Trophies won by England in International Football (Men's)
Despite being the joint oldest national team in football, England have won only one major trophy which is their only significant achievement on the global stage to date.
England is the joint oldest national team in football. They played in the World's first International football match in 1872 against Scotland. Despite being the oldest nation to play the game, they haven't tasted much success. FA controls the England Men's Football Team, the governing body for football in England. It is affiliated with UEFA and comes under the global jurisdiction of world football's governing body FIFA.
Several greats have played for England but couldn't win titles with their nation. Since winning the World Cup in 1966, they are trophyless. Under present manager Gareth Southgate, England have been successful in terms of their finishes in big tournaments but are still yet to win their second major title. Southgate's team is in the final of the UEFA Euro for the second consecutive time and it will be interesting to see if they manage to win the title this time.
A brief history of England Men's National Football Team in Major Tournaments
The relationship between England and FIFA wasn't good at first and England had to leave FIFA in 1928. They rejoined in 1946 and as a result, they did not compete in a World Cup until 1950. In the 1954 FIFA World Cup, England reached the quarter-finals for the first time but lost 4–2 to reigning champions Uruguay. They have qualified for the World Cup sixteen times.
England won the 1966 FIFA World Cup final on home soil, making it one of eight nations to have won the World Cup. It is their only significant achievement on the global stage to date. Despite being the oldest football-playing nation, they have not won any important international trophy in almost six decades.
Every European Nation that has won a World Cup also has a Europan Championship in their trophy cabinet. But, England have not won a single Euros. Their best performance came in 2020 when he finished as the runners-up, losing to Italy in penalties.
England Men's National Football Team Trophies List
Alf Ramsey's England finished top of Group 1 with only four goals but didn't concede a single one. They also became the first World Cup-winning team not to win its first game in the tournament. In the quarter-final, the only goal between Argentina and England came from England's Geoff Hurst. They qualified for the semi-final to face Portugal.
Bobby Charlton scored both goals in England's win, with Portugal's goal coming from a penalty in the 82nd minute. England booked their spot in the Final to face West Germany. In the 13th minute, Helmut Haller put West Germany ahead, but Geoff Hurst leveled the scoreline four minutes later.
Martin Peters put England in the lead in the 78th minute but Wolfgang Weber scored for Germany to take the game to extra time. In the 98th minute, Hurst helped England take the lead. There was a debate about whether the ball crossed the line or not. He scored another one as England beat Germany 4-2 in Extra time to lift their first and only World Cup title. he became the first player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final
Major Titles:
FIFA World Cup: 1966 UEFA European Championship Finalists: 2024; Runners-up: 2020 UEFA Nations League - Third place: 2019
Regional:
British Home Championship: 54 (including 20 shared) Rous Cup: 1986, 1988, 1989
Spain vs England UEFA Euro 2024 Final Highlights: Spain beat England by 2-1 to become the most successful team in Euro history
Go through the Spain vs England UEFA Euro 2024 Final Highlights as Spain defeated England by 2-1 to become the most successful team in Euro history with their fourth title. Rodri won the Player of the Tournament award.
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.
The England star becomes the youngest player in the history of the European Championship finals to come on as a substitute and score a goal (22 years and 69 days). @OptaCan#Euro2024pic.twitter.com/T0Y85QcRhc
Cole Palmer scores and equalises for England. It is in these moments that England have found the spark. Off the bench, and with the support, Palmer shoots from a Jude Bellingham cutback and finds the back of the net. It is 1-1!
Game on!
Jul 14, 2024, 8:32 PM
72' | Easy grab for Pickford
Easy grab for Pickford and Oyarzabal did not have the angle to beat him on the left.
Jul 14, 2024, 8:30 PM
71' | Laporte with an important clarence
Chance for England with Saka making the moves on the right. He had Carvajal under pressures and had beaten him on the ball but Laporte cleared out the danger for Spain.
Jul 14, 2024, 8:29 PM
70' | Mainoo is replaced
Mainoo is replaced by Palmer.
Jul 14, 2024, 8:26 PM
67' | Morata is replaced
Oyarzabal replaces the Spanish captain Alvaro Morata.
Jul 14, 2024, 8:26 PM
66' | Pickford makes a save
Brilliant and huge from Pickford. He dives to his left to deny Lamine Yamal. It was going for the goal. Exciting, direct football from Spain. They are going for that second goal.
Bellingham makes a stunning turn to get the better of Carvajal but the bending shot did not end up where is was looking for. It goes for a goal kick. Good spell of football for England fans.
First Morata's shot was blocked by Guehi and then he missed the target with his left foot. Minutes later, Nico Williams missed the target from edge of the box with a shot from left foot.
Jul 14, 2024, 8:14 PM
Match Summary
First half: No goals from either team; 8 shots altogether
Second Half:
46' | Injured Rodri is replaced by Zubimendi.
47' | Nico Williams scores for Spain; ESP 1-0 ENG.
66' | Pickford denies Yamal
73' | Equaliser from Plamer; ESP 1-1 ENG.
82' | Pickford denies Yamal, again
86' | Oyarzabal scores for Spain; ESP 2-1 ENG.
90' | Double save from Spain
Jul 14, 2024, 8:12 PM
53' | Yellow card
Yellow card for John Stones for a foul on Zubimendi.
Jul 14, 2024, 8:12 PM
49' | Williams misses the target
Another chance for Spain. However, the joint-top scorer of the tournament could not keep the ball on target.
Jul 14, 2024, 8:08 PM
47' | Nico Williams scores for Spain | ESP 1-0 ENG
Cool and calm finish from the boy from Bilbao. He draws the first blood in the game. Ruiz found Carvajal on the right who flicked the ball to Lamine Yamal. Yamal, upon making an entry to the final third, made the cross to Nico on the far end and Nico did the rest to find the low corner of the far post.
Spain lead.
Jul 14, 2024, 8:05 PM
46' | Rodri injured and is replaced
Unfortunate for the Spanish defender as he is replaced by Zubimendi.
Jul 14, 2024, 7:49 PM
First half | Spain 0-0 England
The first half finishes goalless as both teams failed to have a crack at the opponent's goals. Though Spain had the better possession and played more passes, England tried to find their way with counterattacks. But, both teams lacked the final spark at the top of the box.
Jul 14, 2024, 7:47 PM
45+1' | Save from Simon
The first shot on target from England as Phil Foden stretched out his left leg to deflect the corner form Declan Rice. Calm Simon makes the grab.
Jul 14, 2024, 7:46 PM
45' | Rodri blocks a shot from Kane
Who else? Rodri, the leader in the back blocks a shot from Harry Kane. Clever play from Jude on the left to find Kane in the middle. The rebound ball had found Kyle Walker but Nico Williams fouled him to stop the attack.
Jul 14, 2024, 7:44 PM
42' | Guehi blocks Morata
Morata received a great pass from Ruiz and tried to enter the final yard from the left. However, Guehi guarded him with his back while Stones cleared out the ball for a Spain corner.
Jul 14, 2024, 7:43 PM
41' | Spain are winning the ball back
Every time England have won the ball and tried to make something out of it, Spain have been great at winning the ball back. Cucurella specially have been great with that for them.
Jul 14, 2024, 7:38 PM
36' | Williams misses the target
Sapin have been very patient before making the final pass or the cross. After spanning quite a few minutes on the ball with a pass from right to left, Williams received the ball from Laporte. But, his final cross for Alvaro Morata, who was waiting in the box, is very long.
Jul 14, 2024, 7:35 PM
34' | Shaw wins the Yamal battle, again
Luke Shaw got the better of young Lamine Yamal as the 17 year old tried to make an entry from the right but Shaw had him marked and sent the ball for a corner before he could make the cross.
Jul 14, 2024, 7:31 PM
31' | Yellow card
Dani Olmo is cautioned by the referee for a foul on Declan Rice. He caught Rice right on the mid-rif with his boot.
England looking to take advantage of the high-pressing game by Spain and going for counterattacks. With Luke Shaw making a run on the left and then dribbling over Carvajal, they had a great chance of making it a serious threat. However, he could not get the first touch the way he was looking for, he had to cut back to Kane, who could not get his shot right.
Cucurella cleared the ball out of danger for Spain.
Jul 14, 2024, 7:26 PM
25' | Yellow card
England captain Harry Kane gets a caution for a foul on Fabian Ruiz, the first of the night.
First attack from England with Luke Shaw making the overlap on the right after receiving the ball from Saka. However, his cross for Jude in the middle is blocked by Laporte. First corner for England.
Jul 14, 2024, 7:12 PM
12' | Stones with a block
Nico Williams, after having the space on the left, entered the box. However, his cross is blocked by a sliding John Stones.
Jul 14, 2024, 7:11 PM
10' | Rodri catches Jude
Rodri, a bit late on the ball, catches Jude Bellingham in the left side on the middle of the pitch. A free-kick for England but Guehi's foul nullified the attack for them.
Spain still enjoying more possession with better passes.
Jul 14, 2024, 7:09 PM
Legends in the house
Xavi, David Villa, and Andrés Iniesta in attendance for the Euro 2024 Final between Spain and England ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/JN3J2uRnCs
Nico Williams' weak cross from the right is partially negotiated by Stones. It goes for a corner. Spain, just like the whole tournament are pressing very high.
Jul 14, 2024, 7:04 PM
2' | Shaw and Carvajal are in action early in the game
Both Shaw and Carvajal are coming in the final after missing out in the last game. Shaw, who has been making his Euro 2024 debut, won the ball in England's half. Meantime, Carvajal, who had to miss the semis due to card issues, won the ball back from Shaw on the byline.
Jul 14, 2024, 7:00 PM
1' | Kickoff
England get things underway.
Jul 14, 2024, 6:59 PM
Anthems are done
We are ready to go! Packed stadium, a brilliant atmosphere with Royalty in the house.
"It's very special to be here, to start in a European Championship final. We have worked very hard – not only me but the team too and we deserve to be here today. This is a night where we will try hard to win but also to enjoy the game."
Jul 14, 2024, 6:26 PM
Southgate before the final
"A huge amount of resilience. We've found ways to win. The end of the games have been ours. Any team that scores late goals, it's a good sign. That's helped breed confidence and belief in the group."
How many trophies Spain won in international football?
Till now, Spain have won five major international trophies. From 2008 to 2012, they won three back-to-back trophies with the 2008 and 2012 Euros and 2010 FIFA World Cup. Before that, they had won their first European Championship in 1968 and later won the UEFA Nations League once in 2013 as well.
Till now the England men's football team have been able to win a major trophy only once; FIFA World Cup 1966 is the only trophy they won in their history.
What happened when last time these two teams meet?
The last time these two teams met, Raheem Sterling scored a stunning brace while Marcus Rashford scored once for England to hand them a 3-2 win over Spain in the UEFA Nations League 2018 Group match.
Jul 14, 2024, 5:18 PM
Biggest night of the season
Thank you, Abhishek, for all the details and pre-story of the match. This is Koushik Biswas, who will take you through all the updates of the game from here on.
Jul 14, 2024, 12:22 PM
Possible XIs
Spain's possible starting lineup:
Simon; Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella; Olmo, Rodri, Ruiz: Yamal, Morata, Williams
Trophies won by Spain in International Football (Men's)
The Spanish Men's National Football Team is one of the most decorated football-playing nations in the World. In this article, we'll have a look at their trophy cabinet.
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.
Spain Men's National Football Team'sHistory 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.
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