+18 | Commercial Content | T&C's Apply | Play Responsibly | Publishing Principles

Primera C

Primera C Overview

Semafor World Economy 2026 - Day 3

Infantino fires back over 'shameful' World Cup ticket prices

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has once again stepped in to defend the astronomical pricing of tickets for the 2026 World Cup. Facing an onslaught of criticism from supporters who have labelled the costs as "shameful," the head of world football's governing body claims the move is a financial necessity.

Sao Paulo v Palmeiras - Brasileirao 2025

Roque admits Barca move was 'too early' amid resurgence at Palmeiras

Former Barcelona forward Vitor Roque feels he moved to Europe too early in his career as he reflected on his disappointing period with the Catalan club. Now back in Brazil with Palmeiras, Roque believes the return was an important step that will help him move forward professionally. His resurgence has not gone unnoticed, as the Brazilian forward has been selected by Carlo Ancelotti for Brazil’s upcoming friendlies.

More
Advertisement

Standings

Group A

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Berazategui crestBerazategui8440124816
W
D
D
W
D
2Sacachispas FC crestSacachispas FC85031511415
W
L
L
W
W
3Centro Espanol crestCentro Espanol8332116512
W
D
D
L
W
3Lugano crestLugano833296312
D
D
L
L
W
3Estrella Del Sur crestEstrella Del Sur8332108212
L
D
D
W
W

Group B

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Lamadrid crestLamadrid843185315
W
L
W
D
D
1Leones de Rosario crestLeones de Rosario843186215
W
W
D
W
L
3Central Ballester crestCentral Ballester8413117413
W
W
W
L
L
3Canuelas crestCanuelas834196313
W
W
L
D
D
3Yupanqui crestYupanqui834197213
D
D
W
D
D
More

Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has made 30 appearances in the European Championship, having featured in six consecutive editions. He won the tournament in 2016.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.