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Spain vs. England 2-1 Spain dominated in possession from the beginning as expected and England looked to counter. Both teams defended well and had difficulty penetrating so the goal keepers didn't have much to do. Thus, the first half was scoreless. As soon as the second half started, Spain made a nice pass play smoothly penetrating through spaces that led to a goal. England made efforts to equalize as well. In one counter move at the 72nd minute, England finally scored from a long range shot. That invigorated the English fans and the players. The game was to be decided near the end by Spain when they scored from another good pass play counter-attack.

Spain vs. France 2-1 In less than 10 minutes of first half, France led in score when Spain's defence lost focus and Mbappe made a good cross that was connected with a header by a player near the net. Spain tried to control possession and make chances for themselves. Ten odd minutes later, Yamal of Spain made a miraculous goal from a long range shot. They kept knocking and a few minutes later, Spain scored again as they made France conceded an own goal and this time it was France's defence that was unfocused. Spain had most of the possession in the first half. In the second half, Spain continued to be on the offensive while France looked to equalize. France had more of the ball but in the end they failed to tie. It was as if Spain was giving mercy in the end where they tried to waste time. Netherlands vs. England 1-2 Fortune was the story of the match. Netherlands scored first from a long range effort while England got a controversial penalty kick chance in the first half

Spain vs Germany 2-1 The match was very dynamic and exciting. It was take and be taken. Germany had some nice interceptions and penetrating passes to the left flank but too slow to make the finish, while Spain had a threatening fast paced attack but the finish was blocked or off target. Germany had a few good chances but the connection was weak each time. Ball possession was a bit more on the German side. Despite how well both sides did, it was still a scoreless stalemate in the first half. Spain looked the more threatening side in attack and they finally broke through in the 51st minute as Olmo came from behind and scored. Germany tried to reply back and Spain looked for counters. Germany had some shortcomings in the finish and thought too much; their attacking form was not good. However, they didn't give up, persisted in attack, and equalized in the 88th minute. In extra time, Germany tried to go forward but the finish was lackluster. While Spain was more lethal on t