
EURO 2024: NO THIRD-PLACE PLAY-OFF IN TOURNAMENT
There will be no third-place play-off in Euro 2024.
On Tuesday night, Spain progressed into the final, thanks to a thrilling 2-1 win over France.
But Les Bleus will not be waiting around, as they have played their last fixture at the tournament.
The other semi-final will see England take on the Netherlands for the chance to play Spain in Sunday’s final.
Unlike the World Cup, the Euros have no third-place fixtures, which usually takes place before the final.
DI MARIA TO RETIRE FROM INT’L FOOTBALL AFTER COPA AMERICA FINAL
There haven’t been any third-place matches at the Euros since 1980.
That game was a 9-8 win on penalties for Czechoslovakia after they drew 1-1 with hosts Italy.
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