Else Beekman
Despite England’s defeat in the 2024 Euro Cup, interest among Brits in relocating to Spain surged, with 3,000 searches within 24 hours, particularly after Spain’s second goal, securing their fourth European championship.
The Euro Cup’s aftermath not only boosted Spain’s football accolades but also sparked a significant rise in British searches to move to Spain. This isn’t unprecedented, as various Spanish cities are already top choices for remote work and retirement. However, this is the first time a sporting event has driven such a spike in relocation interest, despite the losing country showing increased curiosity.
Brits show growing interest in moving to Spain post-Euro Cup
According to QR Code Generator’s analysis, online searches in the UK for “moving to Spain” skyrocketed during the Euro Cup 2024 final between England and Spain. The peak was observed right after Spain’s decisive second goal.
Global searches for “moving to Spain” saw a substantial rise during the match, reaching their zenith just after Mikel Oyarzabal’s last-minute goal. Another spike occurred around 2.00 am, London time. On July 14, 2024, there were three thousand specific searches from the UK alone regarding moving to Spain.
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