La Federación Iraní de Fútbol ha iniciado conversaciones urgentes con la FIFA para trasladar los partidos de la fase de grupos del Mundial de 2026 de Estados Unidos a México. Alegando graves preocupaciones en materia de seguridad tras una dramática escalada de las tensiones geopolíticas, los responsables iraníes afirman que no pueden garantizar la seguridad de su selección en territorio estadounidense. Esta solicitud sin precedentes amenaza con alterar la logística del primer torneo ampliado a 48 equipos de la historia.
El exentrenador adjunto de la selección española, Robert Moreno, ha roto su silencio sobre el «tsunami» que se desató tras su sonado despido a manos de Luis Enrique. Moreno se ha sincerado sobre el impacto personal que le supuso ser tachado de villano tras el regreso de Luis Enrique a la selección nacional.
Esto es «Legacy», la serie de artículos y podcasts de GOAL que hace una cuenta atrás hasta el Mundial de 2026. Cada semana, exploramos las historias y el espíritu que hay detrás de las naciones que definen el deporte rey. Hoy nos adentramos en cómo Canadá dejó de esperar a que le dieran permiso, aprendió a creer de nuevo y convirtió el sueño del Mundial en un momento decisivo, con un escenario aún mayor esperándoles ahora en su propio terreno.
Neymar ha expresado su profunda decepción tras quedarse fuera de la última convocatoria de Carlo Ancelotti para la selección brasileña. Aunque recientemente logró jugar los 90 minutos completos con el Santos, el legendario delantero se enfrenta a una carrera contrarreloj para demostrar su estado físico de cara al Mundial de 2026.
Carlo Ancelotti ha dejado fuera a Neymar de su última convocatoria con Brasil para los próximos partidos amistosos de alto nivel contra Francia y Croacia. A pesar de que el delantero del Santos volvió a la competición nacional este fin de semana tras una larga lesión, el técnico italiano considera que la superestrella de 34 años aún no se encuentra en el nivel físico necesario para representar a la selección nacional.
Who has won the most European Championship titles?
Spain are the most successful side in the European Championship, having lifted the coveted title four times. Their first-ever title came in 1964. After a long wait of 44 years, La Roja won the trophy in 2008 and successfully defended it in 2012 under the-then boss Vicente del Bosque. They won the most recent edition in 2024 and set a record of winning every single game en route to glory.
How many teams are in the European Championship?
There are 24 teams in the European Championships ever since the expansion in 2016. Initially there were only four teams in the Euros, before that number was doubled to eight in 1980, and then to 16 countries in 1996.
Who has made the most European Championship appearances ever?
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has made 30 appearances in the European Championship, having featured in six consecutive editions. He won the tournament in 2016.
Who is the all-time top scorer in the European Championship?
No player has scored more goals in the European Championship than the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo. The 39-year-old has scored 14 goals in 30 games in total, five more than any other player.
Who is the oldest player ever in the European Championship and how old was he?
Portugal centre-back Pepe was aged 41 years and 130 days when his team took on France in the quarter-final of the 2024 edition, thus becoming the oldest player to ever feature in the European Championship.
Who is the youngest player ever in the European Championship and how old was he?
Spanish sensation Lamine Yamal has been creating a host of records since breaking out at Barcelona in 2023. He was a crucial contributor in Spain's EURO 2024 victory, and also became the youngest player ever to feature in the European Championship finals, making his debut in the tournament at the age of 16 years and 338 days.
Which famous players have played in the European Championship?
Paolo Maldini, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, Manuel Neuer, Andres Iniesta, Iker Casillas, Eden Hazard, Michel Platini, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Gareth Bale are some of the most prominent names to have represented their nations at the European Championship.
Which famous managers have managed in the European Championship?
Roberto Mancini, Ronald Koeman, Guus Hiddink, Dino Zoff, Antonio Conte, Andriy Shevchenko, Luis Enrique, Miguel Munoz, Kevin Keegan, Frank Rijkaard, Arrigo Sacchi, Julian Nagelsmann, etc are some of the most famous managers to have managed in the European Championship.