Julian Nagelsmann’s vibrant Germany side face Hungary in Stuttgart looking to move one step closer to the last 16 of Euro 2024.
The hosts won many plaudits after their display in the 5-1 victory against Scotland in the opening game, with Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz in particular signalling a new generation of German talent to go alongside established greats including Toni Kroos and Ilkay Gundogan.
And while Germany further consolidated their status as one of the tournament favourites, Hungary – who some touted to be among the dark horses – fell to a disappointing 3-1 loss against Switzerland.
Marco Rossi’s side were 2-0 down by the end of the first half, and despite a far better display in the second period, they could not find an equaliser before conceding a third in added time. They’ll be aware that they are potentially still able to qualify in third but a surprise win against Germany would set them up nicely for a vital final group match against Scotland.
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Germany vs Hungary
Right, here we go – Germany would secure their spot as the first team into the round of 16 with victory here. Can Hungary spring a surprise?
Harry Latham-Coyle19 June 2024 16:52
Germany vs Hungary
There’s plenty of locksmiths in the Germany side, though, who will be aiming to pick their way through that defence. There’s creativity and class oozing out of every pore of Julian Nagelsmann’s line-up, with Kai Havertz retaining his place up top. Expect to see Niklas Fullkrug at some point, though, to offer a rather different attacking focal point.
Harry Latham-Coyle19 June 2024 16:46
Germany vs Hungary
It’s not curtains for Hungary today even if they are beaten, but their hopes of escaping the group will be slim with only Scotland to come. Marco Rossi’s side were one of the opening round disappointments, arriving at the tournament with decent form but never really getting out of the blocks against Switzerland. Rossi has backed the same midfield and frontline, making alterations in a defensive five that he hopes will be able to hold firm against this fluid, fluent German front line.
Harry Latham-Coyle19 June 2024 16:40
Major Tom: Why Germany’s unofficial anthem is poised to be ‘the song of Euro 2024’
Our reporter Alex Pattle is in Stuttgart for us, drying out in the sunshine after receiving a right old soaking in Dortmund yesterday. The atmosphere for Turkey against Georgia was something special, though, and today should be lively, too, as Alex explains:
Harry Latham-Coyle19 June 2024 16:35
Niclas Fullkrug breaks Germany fan’s hand with wayward shot at Scotland match
A Germany fan suffered a broken arm after being hit by a wayward Niclas Fullkrug shot on Friday, but the supporter is set to be back in the stands on Wednesday.
Kai Flathmann was struck during the warm-up for Germany’s Euro 2024 opener against Scotland, and he was forced to watch the rest of the game from a hospital in Munich.
Harry Latham-Coyle19 June 2024 16:30
To Stuttgart!
Onwards we go in this wild, weird and wonderful European Championship, another low-key afternoon on paper having descended into utter chaos in Hamburg. What delights does the day’s middle game have in store for us? Hosts Germany are back in action, still riding high from that opening night drubbing of Scotland and now encountering a Hungarian outfit looking to bounce back from defeat to Switzerland.
Kick-off is not far away.
Harry Latham-Coyle19 June 2024 16:22
Today’s fixtures
A reminder of the other two games that take place later today.
Hosts Germany face Hungary in Stuttgart at 5pm BST, while Scotland look to bounce back from a bruising defeat in their opening match when they face Switzerland at 8pm BST.
You can follow the Germany game below!
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 16:18
Next matches
That result gives both sides their first point of the tournament, so there’ll be plenty to play for on the final matchday in Group B. Italy and Spain face off tomorrow in the other game in the group.
Croatia’s final game comes against the Azzurri, and it kicks off at 8pm BST on Monday, 24 June in Leipzig.
Albania have the tougher final fixture, as they face an impressive Spain side at the same time in Dusseldorf.
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 16:12
Euro 2024: Hungary starting line-up to face hosts Germany
Hungary XI: Gulácsi; Fiola, Orbán, Dárdai; Bolla, Ádám Nagy, Schäfer, Kerkez; Sallai, Szoboszlai, Varga
Jack Rathborn19 June 2024 16:08
FULL-TIME: Croatia 2-2 Albania
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 16:05