UEFA Euro 2024 semifinals will see Spain, Netherlands, France, and England compete for a final spot. Spain is unbeaten with 11 goals, facing France on Tuesday, while the Netherlands meets England on Wednesday. The final will be on July 14 in Berlin. Prize money totals €331 million, and top scorers include Gakpo and Musiala. Pedri will miss the remainder due to injury.
UEFA Euro 2024 semifinals are set, featuring Spain, Netherlands, France, and England. After the thrilling quarterfinals that eliminated Germany and Portugal, these teams are ready to battle for a place in the final, which will be hosted at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on July 14.
Spain boasts the best record in the tournament, remaining unbeaten and scoring 11 goals across five games. Netherlands follows closely in scoring prowess with nine goals. The semifinal matches will take place as follows:
– Spain vs. France: Tuesday at 9 PM local time (19:00 GMT) in Munich.
– Netherlands vs. England: Wednesday at 9 PM local time (19:00 GMT) in Dortmund.
In the event of a tie after regular play, the match will extend to two 15-minute extra periods. If still tied, the outcome will be determined through a penalty shootout. UEFA will distribute €331 million ($360 million) in total prize money to all participants.
Four players currently tie for the tournament’s top scorer with three goals each, including Cody Gakpo from the Netherlands, who remains in the semifinals. Menacingly, Spain midfielder Pedri will sit out the remaining matches due to a knee injury, and players Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand face suspensions.
Historically, Spain holds a slight edge over France with 16 wins, while the Netherlands leads against England with seven victories. Here is how the semifinalists advanced to this stage:
Spain: Victorious over Croatia (3-0), Italy (1-0), Albania (1-0), Georgia (4-1 in round of 16), and Germany (2-1 in quarterfinal).
France: Defeated Austria (1-0), drew with Netherlands (0-0) and Poland (1-1), and beat Belgium (1-0) before winning on penalties against Portugal (5-3) in quarters.
Netherlands: Secured wins against Poland (2-1), Romania (3-0), and Turkey (2-1), suffering a loss against Austria (2-3).
England: Claimed victories over Serbia (1-0), and Slovakia (2-1 in extra time), followed by a penalty win against Switzerland (5-3).
The Euro 2024 semifinals promise intense competition as Spain, Netherlands, France, and England vie for a final berth. Spain’s unbeaten streak sets a high bar, while the absence of key players due to injury and suspension could impact performance. Ultimately, the matches will test tactical prowess and individual skills with significant stakes at hand.
Original Source: www.aljazeera.com
