“The Final: Attack on Wembley” depicts the events of the 2020 Euro final where Gareth Southgate’s England team faced off against Italy. England, eager for their first major football triumph since 1966, anticipated a monumental day. However, as England supporters gathered at Wembley, festivities turned chaotic. Riots ensued, with fans storming the stadium, jeopardizing the football match. Netflix has revisited this tumultuous day in the new film.

Scheduled initially for 2020 but postponed due to the Covid lockdown, the Euro final finally took place in July 2021. Following months of restrictions, the Wembley event marked a significant gathering post-lockdown, drawing tens of thousands of people. Fans from across the nation, some ticketed and others hopeful, flocked to Wembley for the match. The Netflix film, “Attack on Wembley,” portrays a day marred by drunkenness, drug use, and ticketless fans. Videos depict fans breaching security measures and attempting to storm the stadium, resulting in several arrests and injuries.

The film promises firsthand accounts and user-generated content to delve into the dramatic events of the day, starting with excitement but ending in a nation in shock. “The Final: Attack on Wembley” will be available for streaming on Netflix starting May 8th at 8am BST.