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.
Follow all the latest news and match action in our live blog below, after coverage of Croatia v Albania:
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
Euro 2024: Germany unchanged to face Hungary
Germany XI: Neuer, Kimmich, Rudiger, Tah, Mittelstadt, Andrich, Kroos, Musiala, Gundogan, Wirtz, Havertz
Jack Rathborn19 June 2024 16:01
FUL-TIME! Croatia 2-2 Albania
There’s no time for any more action, as the referee brings a pulsating game to an end! The spoils are shared in the battle between the Balkan neighbours.
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 16:00
Euro 2024: Croatia 2-2 Albania
We’re past the allotted six minutes, and it’s chaos in Hamburg. A brilliant, if cynical, challenge near halfway stops the Croatia counter, and eventually Albania counter. It’s three-v-three for the underdogs and they look to play it wide to the right, but it’s cut out before they can get the shot away!
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 15:58
GOAL! Croatia 2-2 Albania
GOAL! Albania have the equaliser!!!
Brilliant from Hoxha again as he skips past his man on the left and carries it wide. He stands up the two defenders and slips a pass between them to the overlapping Asllani, who then cuts it back to Gjasula, who side-foots it low into the net!
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 15:56
Euro 2024: Croatia 2-1 Albania
We’ll definitely go over the allotted amount of added time here. Defiinitely…
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 15:53
Euro 2024: Croatia 2-1 Albania
CLOSE! Great play from Albania as Hoxha holds it up on the left of the area and then squares it to Seferi, who’s on the edge of the six-yard box. His touch is poor and his shot is blocked, before Daku is penalised for a high foot at he tried to turn in the rebound.
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 15:53
Euro 2024: Croatia 2-1 Albania
There’ll be six added minutes in Hamburg.
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 15:51
Euro 2024: Croatia 2-1 Albania
End-to-end stuff here as Albania attack and try their luck from the edge of the area. Livakovic spills it and Daku tries to turn in the rebound, but he hits it over! He was offside anyway in the end.
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 15:50