That isn’t the case for Spain, however. The 1964, 2008 and 2012 Euros winners never sing when their national anthem is played. ‘La Marcha Real’ was originally a military march, composed in 1761.

Spain will battle with England this evening for the Euro 2024 trophy - but the national anthems may confuse some fans. Spain's version, titled 'Marcha de Granaderos' or 'March of the Grenadiers ...

The "Marcha Real", translated as "Royal March", has been the anthem for Spain since the 18th century but, unlike other European countries, it lacks lyrics for its people to sing to. Composed in ...

The French sing the Marseillaise, the British chant God Save the Queen. But Spain, home to one of Europe's oldest national anthems, has never had an official verse to go with the tune. Now Spain's ...

Spain are used to reaching the business end at major international football tournaments. Which means that their national anthem has been played countless times before games on the big stage over ...

Marcha Real' is one of four European anthems that doesn't contain any lyrics. Luis De La Fuente's side are set to face England in Sunday's EURO 2024 final. Luis de la Fuente's Spain side have left ...

the anthems for San Marino, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Spain’s Marcha Real. It is one of the oldest national anthems in the world, first being printed in 1761. There have been multiple ...

With those factors in mind, you can expect the atmosphere to be electric when Spain return to major tournament football on 3 July, 2025. The Spanish face Iberian neighbours Portugal in Bern, ...