Euro 2024: Record fourth title ushers new dawn for Spain

Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal score in 2-1 win. Cole Palmer nets for England

Kolkata: The final of the 2026 World Cup was two years and five days from when Spain became the most successful team in the history of the European championship with four titles. A lot can happen between now and then for what is sport if not real life in fast forward. But in the here and now, Spain look invincible. And they do that by playing beautiful football. The achievements of their golden generation may stay unmatched but this Spain team can be slicker and sharper.

Spain's midfielder Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates with midfielder (17) Nico Williams after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 final football match between Spain and England at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on July 14, 2024. (AFP)