Spain and underdogs Georgia are set to clash in the Euro 2024 Round of 16 in Cologne on Sunday. Spain dominated the group stage, winning all three games in Group B, while Georgia made a surprise entry into the knockout phase by defeating Portugal in their final pool-stage match.
Spain, under coach Luis de la Fuente, won their group with a 100 per cent record and even with 10 changes in their final group game against Albania, they secured a comfortable victory.
Ferran Torres scored early, maintaining Spain's momentum, and with no goals conceded in the tournament so far, they look ominous.
Euro 2024 marks Spain's fifth consecutive major tournament knockout appearance.
Georgia, on the other hand, are in their first major tournament. They reached this stage with a dramatic win over Portugal, thanks to early and late goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Georges Mikautadze. Georgia's goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili has also been a standout performer.
While Spain has historically dominated Georgia, winning six out of seven encounters, Georgia's most recent performance has shown they can surprise.
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Spain vs. Georgia live stream, TV channel
TV channel | Streaming | |
USA | FOX | Fubo, Fox Sports app/website, ViX |
Canada | TSN1, TSN4, CTV, TVA Sports | CTV app, TVA+ |
UK | ITV, STV | ITV X, STV Player |
Australia | — | Optus Sport |
India | Sony Ten 2, 3, 2HD, 3HD | JioTV, Sony LIV |
USA: Spain vs. Georgia from the RheinEnergieStadion will be televised in the United States on FOX, with a Spanish-language broadcast via ViX. Both channels are available to stream on Fubo with the latter offering a FREE seven-day trial.
Radio coverage of the match can be followed on SiriusXM FC.
UK: Sunday’s match will be shown in the UK on ITV and STV in Scotland and the free-to-air broadcaster's ITVX platform, with STV Player streaming in Scotland.
Canada: Euro 2024 matches can be seen in Canada on TSN's respective TV channel and live streaming services.
Australia: Australia's sole broadcaster for the European Championship is Optus Sport.
India: Euro 2024 matches are available to watch on JioTV and Sony LIV. Spain vs. Georgia can also be viewed on Sony Ten Network on TV.
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What time is Spain vs. Georgia kickoff?
This Euro 2024 match kicks off in Cologne on Sunday, June 30 at 9 p.m. local time in Germany.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories around the globe:
Date | Kickoff time | |
USA/Canada | Sun, Jun. 30 | 3 p.m. ET |
USA/Canada | Sun, Jun. 30 | 12 p.m. PT |
UK | Sun, Jun. 30 | 8 p.m. BST |
Australia | Mon, July 1 | 5 a.m. AEST |
India | Mon, July 1 | 12:30 a.m. IST |
Spain vs. Georgia lineups, team news
After a host of changes against Albania, Spain are set to field a more familiar lineup against Georgia. Manchester City midfielder Rodri will return after serving a one-match ban, strengthening the team's core. Apart from fitness tests for Nacho, who recently departed from Real Madrid, and Real Betis forward Ayoze Perez, no new injuries have been reported.
Playmaker Dani Olmo, who shone in his first Euro 2024 start by assisting Ferran Torres' goal, is not expected to start. Instead, young talents Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams are likely to support captain Alvaro Morata in the attack.
Spain projected starting lineup (4-3-3): Simon (GK) — Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella — Pedri, Rodri, Ruiz — Yamal, Morata, Williams.
Georgia face a challenge with Anzor Mekvabishvili suspended, potentially keeping their midfield unchanged.
However, Solomon Kvirkvelia might join the backline. Coach Willy Sagnol is expected to use a 5-3-2 formation, featuring Napoli's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and top scorer Georges Mikautadze up front.
Georgia projected starting lineup (5-3-2): Mamardashvili (GK) — Tsitaishvili, Dvali, Kashia, Kverkvelia, Kakabadze — Kochorashvili, Kiteishvili, Chakvetadze — Kvaratskhelia, Mikautadze.
Spain vs. Georgia prediction
- Score prediction: Spain 3-1 Georgia
After a memorable night in Gelsenkirchen against Portugal, Georgia face an even tougher test against a fluent Spain side that many believe can win Euro 2024.
Georgia's attack, led by Napoli's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and top scorer Georges Mikautadze, has been impressive. However, Spain's focus on reaching the final makes them formidable opponents. Expect Georgia to put up a fight and possibly get on the scoresheet, but Spain's superior talent and cohesion should see them through to the quarterfinals
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