Italy and Spain meet for 5th Euros in a row. The record is tight

DUSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Defending champion Italy plays Spain on Thursday in one of the most anticipated games at Euro 2024. Spain leads Group B ahead of Italy on goal difference after both teams won their opening games. Croatia and Albania are the other teams in the group. Kickoff is at 3:00 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app. Here’s what to know about the match:

"Right now Spain are better than us in terms of individual players. We will have to bring the Italian spirit into play; we will need to struggle together." - Italy midfielder Davide Frattesi.

"I remember a friendly against Portugal before the last Euro and there was a part of the fanbase who weren’t happy and whistled us.... Now we, the media and the fans all share a lot of pride and ambition in what we’re doing. We’re all rowing in the same direction." - Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon.

Reporting by the Associated Press.