THE STORY
On July 11, 2021, at Wembley Stadium, England faced Italy in the UEFA Euro 2020 final. After a 1-1 draw, the match proceeded to a penalty shootout. England's Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Bukayo Saka missed their penalties, leading to a 3-2 shootout defeat and Italy's second European Championship title. (si.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
England, Italy
WHY IT MATTERS
This event is notable for England's continued struggles in penalty shootouts during major tournaments, highlighting the psychological and strategic challenges associated with such high-pressure situations.