‘There Won’t Be Third-place Play-off In Euro 2024 Tournament’

It’s worth noting that Euro 2024 will not include a play-off for the third-place position, a distinct difference from the World Cup format.

Sportxparte reports that on the thrilling night of Tuesday, Spain triumphed, securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over France and advancing to the final of Euro 2024.

However, France’s team Les Bleus, will not linger, as they have completed their last match in the tournament.

The remaining semi-final will see England, who have been in top form throughout the tournament, face off against the Netherlands, a team known for their attacking prowess.

They will be vying for a spot in the final against Spain on Sunday.

Unlike the World Cup, the Euro tournament does not include a play-off for the third-place position, typically before the final.

Since 1980, there have been no third-place matches at the Euro tournament.

The last such match was a 9-8 victory on penalties for Czechoslovakia following a 1-1 draw with the hosts, Italy.

Spain Vs France Highlights

Spain emerged triumphant over France with a stunning 2-1, securing their place in the final in Munich.

They began with an electrifying pace as Les Bleus, who had struggled to score from open play in previous matches, quickly found their rhythm.

Kylian Mbappé, the talismanic French forward, looked determined to make an impact early on but faced strong resistance from Spain’s defence, including the evergreen, Jesus Navas, who set a record as the oldest player to feature in a Euros or World Cup semi-final.

After Fabian Ruiz had wastefully headed over, his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kolo Muani was far more clinical as he converted from Kylian Mbappe’s cross.

However, it was Lamine Yamal, the youngest goalscorer in men’s European Championship history, who stole the spotlight with a sensational goal that showed his skill and composure.

Evading Adrien Rabiot with nimble footwork, Yamal unleashed a perfectly placed shot that nestled into the far corner of the net, sending Spanish fans into raptures.

Spain’s attacking quality was further demonstrated by Dani Olmo, who exhibited his magical touches to double their lead just minutes later. Jules Kounde could do little to stop Olmo’s clinical finish, signalling Spain’s intentions to dominate the match.

Despite moments of promise from France, Spain continued to threaten with relentless attacks, keeping the French defence on their toes.

As the game progressed, both teams pushed for goals, with Mbappé and Yamal coming close to adding to the scoreline.

The second half saw France making tactical changes to spark a comeback, but Spain’s resilience and strong defensive display thwarted their efforts.

Even as Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann sought to rally their team, Spain held firm, securing their victory and a spot in the Euro 2024 final.

With an impressive record of winning their last eight matches and boasting three Euro titles, Spain heads into the final with confidence and momentum.

Their historic triumph over France, who had not suffered a defeat in 13 competitive matches since the World Cup final, cements their status as strong contenders for the championship.