Slovakia have secured the first major shock result of Euro 2024 as they sealed a 1-0 win over Domenico Tedesco's Belgium in Frankfurt.
The Red Devils were tipped as pre-tournament favourites to top Group E, but they kicked off their campaign with a loss, as Slovakia upset the odds, making it the biggest statistical upset in Euro history with the 48th ranked nation beating the world No.3 side.
Despite starting on the front foot, Belgium were left stunned after just six minutes, as Ivan Schranz fired home from close range, after Koen Casteels denied Juraj Kucka.
Belgium rallied after the break, but VAR was to play the crucial role, as Romelu Lukaku was denied an equaliser after being ruled offside just before the hour mark.
As Belgium threw everything into their push for a response, technology had the key say again in the dying minutes, as Lukaku fell foul of VAR as Lois Openda was penalised for handball in the build up to his second rejected equaliser.
Victory is a major boost for Slovakia's chances of reaching the Round of 16 knockouts, and Belgium face a crunch tie against Romania on June 22, with the Eastern European side cruising to a 3-0 win over Ukraine in their opener.
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SLOVAKIA STRIKES FIRST OVER BELGIUM 😳
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Belgium vs. Slovakia final score
| Final Score | Goal scorers | |
| Belgium | 0 | — |
| Slovakia | 1 | Schranz |
Confirmed lineups:
Belgium (4-2-3-1): Casteels (GK) — Castagne, Faes, Zebast, Carrasco — Mangala, Onana — Doku, De Bruyne, Trossard — Lukaku.
Slovakia (4-3-3): Dubravka (GK) — Pekarik, Vavro, Skriniar, Hancko — Kucka, Lobotka, Duda — Schranz, Bozenik, Haraslin.
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Belgium vs. Slovakia stats, head-to-head record
Defeat at Euro 2024 is the first time Belgium have lost to Slovakia in their history.
| Belgium wins | Draws | Slovakia wins |
| 1 | 2 | 1 |
Euro 2024 Group E standings
| Pos. | Team | GP | W-D-L | Goals | Goals against | Points |
| 1. | Romania | 1 | 1-0-0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2. | Slovakia | 1 | 1-0-0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3. | Belgium | 1 | 0-0-1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 4. | Slovakia | 1 | 0-0-1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Belgium vs. Slovakia starting lineups
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was not included in the 26-man Euro 2024 squad. Despite starting the UEFA Champions League final, Tedesco did not believe he was ready for the rigors of tournament football following an ACL injury that decimated his 2023/24 campaign.
The country's all-time leading goalscorer, Romelu Lukaku leads the line, backed up by Manchester City duo Jeremy Doku and Kevin De Bruyne, and Arsenal's Leandro Trossard.
Belgium starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Casteels (GK) — Castagne, Faes, Zebast, Carrasco — Mangala, Onana — Doku, De Bruyne, Trossard — Lukaku.
Slovakia centre-back Denis Vavro is fit to partner Milan Skriniar in defence.
Despite recent injury concerns, Juraj Kucka is also fit to start while Robert Bozenik, who has seven goals for his national team, spearheads the attack.
Slovakia starting lineup (4-3-3): Dubravka (GK) — Pekarik, Vavro, Skriniar, Hancko — Kucka, Lobotka, Duda — Schranz, Bozenik, Haraslin.
Belgium vs. Slovakia live stream, TV channel
| TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | FOX Sports 1 | Fubo USA, Fox Sports app/website, Sling TV |
| Canada | TSN4, TSN1, TVA Sports | TVA+ |
| UK | ITV1, STV Scotland | ITVX, STV Player |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Sony Ten 2, 3 | JioTV, Sony LIV |
USA: Belgium vs. Slovakia will be televised in the United States on the Fox Sports Network. The game is available to stream on Fubo which is currently offering a FREE seven-day trial. Sling TV offers an alternative streaming option.
Radio coverage of the match can be followed on SiriusXM FC.
UK: This Belgium vs. Slovakia Euro 2024 Group E match will be broadcast in the UK on ITV1 and STV Scotland. Streaming can be found on ITVX or STV Player.
BBC Radio 5 Live and TalkSport Radio UK will provide the radio coverage of the match.
Canada: Euro 2024 matches can be seen in Canada on TSN's respective TV channel and live streaming services. TVA will also be showing the match.
Australia: Australia's sole broadcaster for Euro 2024 is Optus Sport.
India: Euro 2024 matches are available to stream on JioTV and Sony LIV. Sony Ten 2 and 3 will be showing the match on TV.
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