The government said the strike would affect Ukrainians trying to get into the event, with the UK hosting on behalf of Ukraine due to the war.
Drivers at Avanti West Coast, the main direct train service from Manchester to London, are set to strike on this day, which means that most fans will have to travel by road.
The proposal was clearly not designed to be accepted because it did not keep pace with the cost of living, which soared by more than 10% in the year to March.
The blame for this action lies, fairly and squarely, at the feet of the employers who have forced our hand over this by their intransigence, Mr Whelan said.
But the Rail Delivery Group, the RDG representing train companies, said the strike was totally unnecessary and will only heap more pressure on an industry already facing an acute financial crisis. Train drivers of Aslef have walked out on eight previous occasions, while strikes by rail workers at the RMT union have had a significant impact on services.