The Final Four features four nations who have either won or made a World Cup or Euro Cup
Final over the last 15 years. England lost Euro 2020 to Italy while the Netherlands fell in the
World Cup final in 2010. And in the other match, two-time Euro Cup holders Spain (2008, 2012)
battled the 2018 World Cup and 2000 Euro champions, France.
Spain vs France, Tuesday July 9th
Two superpowers clash in the first semi-final in Munich as Spain and France battle for a spot in
the championship match. Spain has been the best overall side at Euro 2024 and were able to
score late against the hosts, Germany to advance. Dani Olmo proved to be a super sub as he
scored the go ahead goal and set up the winner in the quarters. But Spain will be missing two
key pieces on the back line as Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand are suspended with
accumulation of yellow cards. Pedri is also in doubt with an injury but Olmo may be suited
better in this match.
France has been lackluster thus far having not scored a goal in open play. The former Cup
holders have scored three times, but two have been own goals and the other a Kylian Mbappe
penalty. But the hope is Les Bleus has a full squad available with Mbappe in better health after
struggling with a broken nose. Adrien Rabiot returns from a ban after receiving a second yellow
card in the round of 16 against Belgium. France is making the semis for the fourth time in five
major tournaments, making Didier Deschamps one of the greatest national coaches ever. But a
win and a shot at another title, may put him in a class of his own.
Game Odds
Spain +165
Draw +193
France +215
To Advance: Spain -127
To Advance: France +108
Netherlands vs England, Wednesday, July 10th
These are the countries you want to see rounding out your final four. Two other top ten ranked
nations with a chance to play in the finals on the line. Very much a second-half squad, the
Netherlands are off to the semi-finals of the 2024 Euros thanks to some late game heroics
against Turkey in the quarters. Coming out of the first-half down 1-nil was less than ideal but
Stefan de Vrij got the Dutch on the board in the 70th minute. Leading the team in scoring is
Cody Gakpo who may not have put the ball in the net but definitely factored in Turkey’s own
goal and eventual game-winner. It is a tad bit concerning that they struggled against a side such
as Turkey when the opposition only gets tougher from here.
Gareth Southgate’s job has been on the line all tournament. As usual, there is much scrutiny
regarding anything coming out of England’s squad and that’s been no different in this
tournament. They needed extra time to bring it home against Slovakia in the round of 16 and
then nearly lost it all against Switzerland in the quarters. A redeeming Bukayo Saka leveled the
game at one a side as the game would eventually reach penalty kicks. That’s where the savvy
of one Jordan Pickford would come into play as he stopped the first shot he faced, which was all
he needed to do as England’s shooters were perfect against the Swiss keeper. England are now off to their second successive Euros semifinal.
Game Odds
Netherlands +213
Draw +200
England +161
To Advance: Netherlands +115
To Advance: England -138
Odds to win Euro 2024
Spain +190
England +250
France +280
Netherlands +450