EURO 2024 Recap, Round 1: Slovakia stun Belgium to secure a narrow victory

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EURO 2024 Recap, Round 1

Here is a recap of the round 1 of EURO 2024, featuring unexpected outcomes and standout individual performances.

Group A

Germany, Scotland, Hungary, and Switzerland are competing in Group A. Germany dominated Scotland in the first match with a 5-1 victory, putting them at the summit of the group. Switzerland also won against Hungary 3-1 on matchday 2, putting them in second place. Hungary and Scotland are currently in third and fourth place respectively. In the next round, Germany will play against Hungary, while Switzerland will face Scotland.

Florian Wirtz celebrates after scoring with Jamal Musiala during the EURO 2024 group stage match between Germany and Scotland at Munich Football Arena on June 14, 2024.
Florian Wirtz celebrates after scoring with Jamal Musiala during the EURO 2024 group stage match between Germany and Scotland at Munich Football Arena on June 14, 2024.

Group B

Spain made a strong debut at EURO 2024 by defeating Croatia 3-0 in Group B, which also included Italy and Albania. Italy then came from behind to beat Albania 2-1, leaving Spain and Italy tied on points before the next round. In the upcoming matches, Croatia will face Albania and Italy will play against Spain.

Dani Carvajal celebrates with his teammates during the EURO 2024 group stage match between Spain and Croatia at Olympiastadion on June 15, 2024.
Dani Carvajal celebrates with his teammates during the EURO 2024 group stage match between Spain and Croatia at Olympiastadion on June 15, 2024.

Group C

Group C gave us the first stalemate of EURO 2024, as Slovenia held Denmark to a 1-1 score on Matchday 3. England then managed to defeat Serbia 1-0, claiming the top spot in the group. Denmark finished in second place, followed by Slovenia in third, and Serbia at the bottom of the group standings. Denmark will compete against England in the round 2, while Slovenia will take on Serbia.

Jude Bellingham celebrates with Kieran Trippier after during the EURO 2024 group stage match between Serbia and England at Arena AufSchalke on June 16, 2024.
Jude Bellingham celebrates with Kieran Trippier after during the EURO 2024 group stage match between Serbia and England at Arena AufSchalke on June 16, 2024.

Group D

The Netherlands secured a late victory over Poland with a goal from Wout Weghorst, starting Group D on a positive note. Following this, France defeated Austria 1-0, placing them in second position in the group behind the Netherlands. Poland and Austria are currently in third and fourth place in the group standings. In the next round, the Netherlands will face France, while Austria will play against Poland.

Wout Weghorst celebrates after scoring during the EURO 2024 group stage match between Poland and Netherlands at Volksparkstadion on June 16, 2024.
Wout Weghorst celebrates after scoring during the EURO 2024 group stage match between Poland and Netherlands at Volksparkstadion on June 16, 2024.

Group E

Slovakia surprised Belgium in group E with a 1-0 victory, moving them into second place in the group standings. Romania currently holds the top spot after defeating Ukraine 3-0. Belgium, predicted to lead the group, now sits in third place with Ukraine at the bottom. In the upcoming round, Belgium will play against Romania while Slovakia will face Ukraine.

Slovakia players celebrate during the EURO 2024 European Football Championship tournament group E stage match between Belgium and Slovakia at Frankfurt Arena.
Slovakia players celebrate during the EURO 2024 European Football Championship tournament group E stage match between Belgium and Slovakia at Frankfurt Arena.

Group F

Turkey moved into first place in group F by defeating Georgia 3-1, while Portugal secured second place with a narrow win over Czech Republic. Czech Republic currently holds the third spot, with Georgia at the bottom of the group. In the upcoming round, Portugal will play against Turkey, and Czech Republic will face Georgia.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Francisco Conceicao celebrate on the pitch after the Euro 2024 Group F football match between Portugal and the Czech Republic at the Leipzig Stadium.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Francisco Conceicao celebrate on the pitch after the Euro 2024 Group F football match between Portugal and the Czech Republic at the Leipzig Stadium.

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