On July 15, in the EURO final, England finished as runners-up after losing 1-2 to Spain. This unfortunate outcome has etched England’s name into history as the only team to have lost two consecutive EURO finals.
In the 2021 EURO final, England held Italy to a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes but ultimately fell short in the penalty shootout, securing them a second-place finish.
This year, England made a strong comeback, reaching the final once again. However, their dreams of lifting the trophy were dashed when they lost 1-2 to Spain, leaving them without a championship title for yet another tournament.
Throughout EURO history, teams that have made it to consecutive finals include the Soviet Union (1960 Champions, 1964 Runners-up), Germany (1972 Champions, 1976 Runners-up, 1980 Champions), Germany (1992 Runners-up, 1996 Champions), Spain (2008 Champions, 2012 Champions), and now England (2021 Runners-up, 2024 Runners-up).
Among all teams that have reached at least two consecutive finals, England stands alone as the only one to have lost both finals. The Three Lions continue to hold the record of zero EURO titles, with the question of when they will finally clinch a championship still hanging in the air.
