Overview
- Coach Luis de la Fuente hailed FC Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal as a potential legend and entrusted the 17‑year‑old with leading Spain’s attack.
- Marc Cucurella was named in Spain’s starting XI for his return to Stuttgart and faced loud jeers from German fans recalling his unpunished Euro 2024 handball.
- France countered with a star‑studded offensive trio featuring Kylian Mbappé flanked by Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué alongside Michael Olise.
- The victor of Thursday’s semi‑final will meet Portugal on June 8 in Munich for the Nations League crown.
- The losing side will face Germany in the third‑place match back in Stuttgart on Sunday.