The second match of Group A of UEFA Euro 2024 pits Hungary against Switzerland. These two teams from Central Europe, who were drawn into the same group as Germany and Scotland, have been playing very well these past few years. Since the 2022 World Cup, neither of these teams has suffered a loss, and many experts believe that both will be Germany’s main competitors to win this group. It is expected that four points will be sufficient to qualify as one of the top three-place teams for the knockout stage, so both managers will concentrate on winning this important first game.
The group draw for Euro 2024 will please both sides. Although hosting Germany will never be easy, teams from Hungary, Switzerland, and Scotland will look up to one another and present a strong chance to place second or among the top three. Recent tournaments have shown that even the Germans are not unbeatable, and the home crowd may be a little concerned about their prospects of moving on.
Hungary and Switzerland will be aiming to get off to a winning start at the European Championships when they go head-to-head at the RheinEnergieStadion in Dortmund.
Regarding the Euros, Hungary’s record is not great. Before making it to the round of 16 in France in 2016, the Tricolours had successfully qualified for the tournament in ten previous iterations. Although Marco Rossi’s team lost in the group stage of the most recent competition, which took place in the European Union in 20220, they have since made progress. Hungary led Group G in the final eight games of the Euro qualifiers and did not lose any of them.
Switzerland, meanwhile, has been a consistent participant in this competition in recent years. In the most recent edition, the Red Crosses made it to the quarterfinals, which is their best-ever result at the Euros. Considering the skill level of the squad, that is unexpected. Switzerland finished second in Group I and, in yet another disappointing match, lost to Romania in the Euro2024 qualification tournament.
Hungary has been incredibly successful in the last few years, having only lost once in their last 16 games in all competitions since their September 2022 UEFA Nations League loss to Italy. In the midfield, Dominik Szoboszlai has considerable experience, but Daniel Gazdag, Milos Kerkez, and Attila Szalai are among the talented and dynamic members of the supporting group. They will also have the unwavering support of a fierce away crowd.
Switzerland has been less impressive recently but they still managed to put together a three-game winning streak before the tournament began, defeating Estonia 4-0 and Ireland 1-0 before drawing 1-1 with Austria. Granit Xhaka, Xherdan Shaqiri, and Fabian Schar are three more outstanding members of their team. Furthermore, many Swiss fans will have ample support during this competition as it’s just a short hop over the German border.
On June 15, the RheinEnergieSTADION in Köln will host the second Euro 2024 match.
Hungary finished ahead of teams like Serbia and Montenegro with 18 points from eight games during their undefeated tournament qualifying campaign. Switzerland had to fight harder; with 17 points from 10 games, they were second in their group behind Romania. They have only dropped a game in their last seven games, winning just one of those seven against a 164th-ranked Andorra team.
By the time Hungary and Switzerland play on Saturday afternoon in Cologne Stadium, they will have seen how fellow Group A rivals Germany and Scotland performed in the tournament’s opening match. Both teams would have a great chance of moving on to the tournament’s knockout stage if they won this game.
Hungary went undefeated in eight games (W5 D3) and had a fantastic Euro 2024 qualifying campaign. They had never before gone through a whole qualifying campaign for the European Championship without losing. They will be hoping that their qualifying results will provide them with the momentum they need to improve on their record of one victory in nine games at the European Championship during their three previous tournament visits in 2020, 1972, and 2016.
Arguably the most difficult assignment of any country at Euro 2020, Hungary was paired with France, Germany, and Portugal. But before they were eliminated as the bottom side in the group, they were only minutes away from making it to the round of 16.
This time around, Hungary has greater expectations because they believe that star player Dominik Szoboszlai will be essential to their success in the group stage.
With four goals and three assists, the Liverpool midfield player was their main threat in the qualifying round. He also led their team in shots (28), chances created (23) and assists (23). He also presents a small threat posed by Hungary’s set-pieces. Hungary led the Euro 2024 qualifying group in goals scored from non-penalty set plays with seven, excluding the play-offs.
They won their final warm-up game against Israel on June 8th, 3-0, and they are in the tournament. The first 22 minutes saw goals from Roland Sallai and Barnabás Varga (2), which sealed another victory. Since November 2022, only one game has ended in a loss, which occurred on June 4 (2-1) away to the Republic of Ireland.
Switzerland will be hoping to start Euro 2024 on a high note and advance to the knockout stage in three consecutive European Championship competitions. In fact, of all the European countries, only France and Switzerland have advanced to the knockout stages of the last five major international tournaments.
Switzerland is difficult to beat, but their recent form hasn’t been very encouraging. They qualified for these finals after finishing behind Romania in Group I. They have drawn seven of their previous 11 international games, winning three and losing three. They easily defeated Estonia 4-0 in their two Euro 2024 warm-up matches before drawing 1-1 with Austria four days later.
Zeki Amdouni, a striker, scored against the Estonians on June 4 and led his team in goals scored during qualification with six goals; head coach Murat Yakin is probably going to entrust him with finding the net during the tournament.
Granit Xhaka (Bayer Leverkusen), Manuel Akanji (Manchester City), and Yann Sommer (Inter) are three more players in the Swiss squad who have won European top-flight league titles this season. These players will be essential to Switzerland’s chances of winning this summer.
Hungary entered the match on the heels of a stellar run of performance. In their last 16 games, manager Marco Rossi’s team has only suffered one loss, to the Republic of Ireland 2-1 in Dublin at the beginning of June. They have emerged victorious from ten of those games, drawing five, and recording noteworthy victories over Greece, Serbia (twice), and Turkey. They won five and drew three of their eight games, going undefeated as they won Group G in the qualifying round. In their last warm-up match, they defeated Israel 3-0, showing that they had recovered well from their recent friendly loss in Ireland. Switzerland will identify Captain Dominik Szoboszlai as Hungary’s most dangerous player after he had a strong Premier League season with Liverpool.
Hungary will definitely rely on the quality of their midfield at Euro 2024, and Szoboszlai of Liverpool is the player who can really make them click. Don’t underestimate the supporting cast, though, as Barnabas Varga scored four goals in the qualification process. Daniel Gazdag of the Philadelphia Union and Daniel Salloi of Sporting KC, two MLS players, are also strong offensive threats.
The defensive foundation of RB Leipzig’s Peter Gulacsi and Willi Orban demonstrates the strength of the Hungarian team. This explains why they have only let up seven goals in their last two qualifying matches and have kept a clean sheet in their previous two games.
Having stated that the main unknowns are Gulácsi or Dibusz, who will start in goal, and Szalai or Dárdai, who will play on the left side of the three-man defense. Szoboszlai, who was replaced during Saturday’s match against Israel, does not appear to have any injuries. Styles and Négo have not practiced together and are probably questionable for the Switzerland match.
For a long time, Switzerland has been among the most reliable teams in Europe. They finished as the runners-up in Group I, having only dropped one of their ten games and amassed 22 goals. After falling to Romania 1-0 in their lone qualifying match, they have won two, drawn two, and lost the other two. winning 1-0 against Ireland in Dublin and 4-0 against Estonia in Lucerne. Their final match before the tournament ended in a 1-1 draw with Austria and a 0-0 draw with Denmark in between those two outcomes. In the last 14 games, the Swiss have only lost once.
Veteran captain Granit Xhaka, who just finished a stellar season with Bayer Leverkusen, is leading a team that head coach Murat Yakin has assembled into a respectable if unspectacular unit.
With Manuel Akanji, Schar, Zhaka, and Shaqiri among their ranks, Switzerland appears even more formidable on paper. The term “dark horse” would feel appropriate given those names. Their group of goalkeepers is also very strong; Gregor Kobel of Dortmund still backs up Yann Sommer of Inter.
But goals have been a problem; in just one of their last seven games, the Swiss have scored more than one goal in a single game. Xhaka (14), Breel Embolo (13), Steven Zuber (11), and Shaqiri (31) are the only members of their team to have scored more than one goal for their senior national team.
Switzerland began qualification with consecutive 8-0 victories over Belarus and Israel; their only other wins in the remaining eight games came against Andorra. Although head coach Murat Yakin has a few glitches to work out, the quality is there.
Since Amdouni led the Nati in scoring in the qualifying matches, we can anticipate that he will start their opening game, with Embolo and Zuber both out. In front of a probable back, three of Elvedi, Akanji, and Rodriguez, the aforementioned Xhaka and Shaqiri will provide experience and strength in the midfield.
The two countries have met 46 times previously, making this an intensely watched international match over the years. With five draws shared, Hungary leads the head-to-head score 30-11, but in their last nine meetings since May 1994, only one of those wins has occurred. The last three meetings have been won by Switzerland, twice of which occurred in the 2018 World Cup qualifying round.
Hungary and Switzerland will play their first men’s senior international match since October 2017, when Switzerland defeated Hungary 5-2 in Basel to advance to the World Cup. Granit Xhaka opened the scoring in that game, and Steven Zuber finished with two goals.
Hungary’s last victory over Switzerland came in a friendly in November 1998. Hungary have lost their last three international matches against the Swiss.
Hungary defeated Switzerland 2-0 in the 1938 World Cup, so this will only be their second meeting at a major international competition (the Euros or World Cup).
Hungary wins: 30
Draws: 5
Switzerland wins: 11
After 12 meetings, Switzerland has a 6-3 advantage over Hungary with 3 draws.
The match between Hungary and Switzerland is scheduled to begin on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 2 p.m. BST.
The venue is the Cologne Stadium.
TV channel: ITV1 will broadcast the game in the UK. Coverage begins at 1:15 p.m.
Live stream: A free live stream will be available on the ITVX website and app.
Both sides will be aware of how important it is to win their opening fixture in a major tournament. Both are in superb form and have comparable skill levels. Both managers will believe that a point in this match should position them to possibly advance from this group because neither team is easily defeated. particularly with matches left against Scotland, the underdog, and Germany, the hosts.
The football community is aglow with predictions for the Hungary vs. Switzerland match that is set to take place on June 15, 2024, as it gets closer. This match, one of the main events of Euro 2024, is evidence of the excellent football the league produces. Hungary is preparing for a strong performance because they are playing at home. But Switzerland is ready to defy expectations in the unpredictable terrain of Euro 2024, bringing their own strategies and excitement to the match. This match looks to be an exciting demonstration of strategy and skill, fitting with the competitive nature of Euro 2024.
Regarding Euro 2024, the tactical match between Switzerland and Hungary on June 15, 2024, is anticipated to be a highlight of the season. It looks like this will be a strategic battle between two teams trying to outmaneuver one another. With the backing of their home crowd, the Hungarians, who are renowned for their tactical discipline, maybe in the lead. But it’s expected that Switzerland will bring some flexibility and dexterity to the field, which will make them a strong rival. Football fans should not miss this matchup in Euro 2024 because it’s not just about winning; it’s also about showcasing the best footballing talent.
Sports commentators and fans alike are giddy with anticipation for Hungary vs. Switzerland on June 15, 2024, a Euro 2024 match. There are a lot of different scenarios being considered for this crucial game, and predictions are flying around. Hungary wants to capitalize on the enthusiasm of their home crowd, while Switzerland is concentrating on using skill and resiliency to counter the home-field advantage. This Euro 2024 match is more than just a competition; it’s an exhibition of the league’s incredible talent and the unpredictable nature of football. Anticipation is high for Hungary and Switzerland’s match, which promises to be a memorable encounter at Euro 2024.
Ádám Lang, Ádám Nagy, András Schäfer, Attila Fiola, Attila Szalai, Barnabás Varga, Bendegúz Bolla, Botond Balogh, Callum Styles, Dániel Gazdag, Dénes Dibusz, Dominik Szoboszlai, Endre Botka, Kevin Csoboth, Krisztofer Horváth, László Kleinheisler, Loïc Négo, Martin Ádám, Márton Dárdai, Mihály Kata, Milos Kerkez, Péter Gulácsi, Péter Szappanos, Roland Sallai, Willi Orbán, Zsolt Nagy.
Head coach: Marco Rossi
Hungary has neither suspensions nor injuries.
Dominik Szoboszlai, the captain, is anticipated to start after scoring five goals in his previous seven international matches.
Goalkeepers: Denes Dibusz, Peter Gulacsi, Peter Szappanos
Defenders: Adam Lang, Attila Fiola, Attila Szalai, Botond Balogh, Endre Botka, Loic Nego, Marton Dardai, Milos Kerkez, Willi Orban, Zsolt Nagy
Midfielders: Adam Nagy, Andras Schafer, Bendeguz Bolla, Callum Styles, Daniel Gazdag, Dominik Szoboszlai, Krisztofer Horvath, Laszlo Kleinheisler, Mihaly Kata
Forwards: Barnabas Varga, Kevin Csoboth, Martin Adam, Roland Sallai
Ardon Jashari, Breel Embolo, Cédric Zesiger, Dan Ndoye, Denis Zakaria, Fabian Rieder, Fabian Schär, Granit Xhaka, Gregor Kobel, Kwadwo Duah, Leonidas Stergiou, Manuel Akanji, Michel Aebischer, Nico Elvedi, Noah Okafor, Ricardo Rodríguez, Remo Freuler, Renato Steffen, Rubén Vargas, Silvan Widmer, Steven Zuber, Vincent Sierro, Xherdan Shaqiri, Yann Sommer, Yvon Mvogo, Zeki Amdouni.
Head coach: Murat Yakin
David Alaba, the captain of Switzerland, is injured and will not play in Euro 2024.
Gregor Kobel, the goalkeeper, is a candidate because of his performance in the Champions League final on Saturday.
Goalkeepers: Gregor Kobel, Marvin Keller, Pascal Loretz, Yann Sommer, Yvon Mvogo
Defenders: Albian Hajdari, Cédric Zesiger, Fabian Schär, Kevin Mbabu, Leonidas Stergiou, Manuel Akanji, Nico Elvedi, Ricardo Rodriguez, Silvan Widmer
Midfielders: Ardon Jashari, Denis Zakaria, Fabian Rieder, Filip Ugrinic, Granit Xhaka, Michel Aebischer, Remo Freuler, Uran Bislimi, Vincent Sierro, Xherdan Shaqiri
Forwards: Andi Zeqiri, Breel Embolo, Dan Ndoye, Kwadwo Duah, Noah Okafor, Renato Steffen, Ruben Vargas, Steven Zuber, Zeki Amdouni
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