Spain face Georgia in the Round of 16 at Euro 2024 knowing they must beware a team riding the crest of a wave.
In their first-ever European Championship finals appearance, Georgia defeated Group F winners Portugal 2-0 on Matchday 3 to secure their place in the knockout phase. If they can somehow upset another of the pre-tournament favourites at this stage, it would rank as one of the country’s finest sporting achievements.
Spain were highly impressive as they won all three of their Group B games — against Croatia, Italy and Albania — without conceding a goal. Luis de la Fuente’s team have looked imperious up until now and will take some stopping.
The Sporting News is following Spain vs. Georgia live, providing score updates, commentary and highlights as they happen.
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Spain vs. Georgia live score
| 1st Half | Goal scorers | |
| Spain | — | |
| Georgia | — |
Venue: RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne
Referee: Francois Letexier (FRA)
Predicted lineups:
Spain (4-3-3, right to left): 23. Simon (GK) — 2. Carvajal, 3. Le Normand, 14. Laporte, 24. Cucurella — 20. Pedri, 16. Rodri, 8. Fabian Ruiz — 19. Lamine Yamal, 7. Morata, 17. Williams.
Georgia (5-3-2, right to left): 25. Mamardashvili (GK) — 21. Tsitaishvili, 3. Dvali, 4. Kashia, 5. Kverkvelia, 2. Kakabadze — 6. Kochorashvili, 17. Kiteishvili, 10. Chakvetadze — 7. Kvaratskhelia, 22. Mikautadze.
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Spain vs. Georgia live updates, highlights from Euro 2024
2 hours before kickoff: Georgia shocked one of the pre-tournament favourites to reach this stage. They couldn’t do it again, could they?
Georgia are through to the knockouts in their first-ever Euros.
They did it by defeating Portugal 2-0.
HEROES 🇬🇪 pic.twitter.com/YGtwGpKt4n
— B/R Football (@brfootball) June 26, 2024
Spain vs. Georgia kickoff time
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, starting 11
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 — Lamine Yamal, Morata, Williams.
Spain subs (max 15): Matchday squad released one hour prior to kickoff
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.
Georgia subs (max 15): Matchday squad released one hour prior to kickoff
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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