Facundo Tello, an Argentine referee, will be the sole non-European official in the opening match of Euro 2024, between Turkey and Georgia. Tello, a FIFA referee since 2019, brings experience from major tournaments including the World Cup in Qatar and the FIFA Arab Cup.
Georgia makes its Euro 2024 debut against Turkey, a clash of contrasting expectations. The nation celebrates its first ever qualification for a major tournament, while Turkey looks to regain form after a slump. Georgia’s star player, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Turkey’s new coach, Vincenzo Montella, add intrigue to this opening group game.
Turkey kicks off its Euro 2024 journey against newcomer Georgia, aiming for a strong start to boost their chances of reaching the knockout stages. Despite mixed recent form, Turkey’s hopes rest on captain Hakan Calhanoglu. Meanwhile, Georgia faces an uphill battle in its first major tournament, relying on star player Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Didier Deschamps achieved a historic milestone, securing his 100th win as France manager in their opening Euro 2024 match against Austria. This victory marks a significant achievement for Deschamps, making him the most successful manager in France’s history with a single coach. His previous triumphs include the 2018 World Cup win and a decorated playing career with France.
France secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Austria in their Euro 2024 opener, thanks to an own goal by Maximilian Wober. The match was a tense affair with Austria’s pressing game causing France discomfort. Kylian Mbappe, who missed a glorious chance, exited the game late with a bloody nose after a collision. Despite not being at their best, France emerged victorious, leaving them level on points with the Netherlands in Group D.
Kylian Mbappe, captaining France in their Euro 2024 opener against Austria, was forced off in the 90th minute after a collision with Kevin Danso. Despite a strong performance, Mbappe missed two goal-scoring opportunities and remains goalless in the tournament.
The Netherlands secured a 2-1 victory over Poland in their opening Group D match, with Wout Weghorst netting a late winner. The Dutch now sit atop the group, level on points and goal difference with France, but ahead in goals scored. Poland sits in third place, while Austria remains winless and at the bottom of the table.
Kylian Mbappe captained France for the first time in a major international tournament, leading his team to a 1-0 victory over Austria in the Euro 2024 Group D match. Mbappe’s influence was evident as he set up the only goal of the game, an own-goal by Max Wober.
Slovakia secured a shock 1-0 victory over Belgium in their Group E encounter at the Frankfurt Arena, thanks to an early goal from Ivan Schranz. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Belgium failed to capitalize on their opportunities, with Romelu Lukaku missing several gilt-edged scoring opportunities and having two goals ruled out by VAR.
Slovakia secured a surprise 1-0 victory over Belgium in their opening Euro 2024 match. Ivan Schranz scored the only goal of the game in the first half, while Belgium had two goals ruled out, one for offside and another for a handball by Lois Openda detected by the new ‘Snicko’ technology.
