Belgium and Slovakia enter the Euro 2024 party on Monday, as Group E play gets going.
Belgium's "Golden Generation" were tarnished by a disappointing first-round exit at the most recent World Cup in Qatar but, with several fresh faces in the team and some new energy, they look a revitalized outfit and have been unbeaten since coach Domenico Tedesco took over in February last year.
They may be flying under the radar in Germany and no longer among the pre-tournament favorites in many people's eyes, but they are certainly in with an outside shout.
Tedesco's side topped their Euro 2024 qualifying group and will look to extend their 15-game unbeaten streak when they face the lowest-ranked team in their group in Slovakia.
The Slovaks finished second in their Euro 2024 qualifying group behind Portugal to make it to Germany, and they enter Monday's clash on a high having thrashed San Marino and Wales 4-0 in their pre-tournament friendlies.
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What time is Belgium vs Slovakia kickoff?
This Euro 2024 match kicks off at 6:00 p.m. local time on Monday, June 17 in Frankfurt, Germany.
Here's how that time translates across all of the time zones in North America:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Mon, June 17 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Mon, June 17 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Mon, June 17 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Mon, June 17 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Alaska DT | Mon, June 17 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Hawaii DT | Mon, June 17 | 6:00 a.m. |
Belgium vs. Slovakia live stream, TV channel
- TV channel (US): FOX Sports 1
- Streaming (US): Fubo, FOX Sports app/website, Sling TV
- TV channel (Canada): TVA Sports, TSN 1, TSN 4
- Streaming (Canada): TVA+, TVA app/website
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.
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.
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Belgium vs. Slovakia lineups
Golden Generation mainstays Eden Hazard and Toby Alderweireld are no longer involved in the Belgium national team setup, while Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was not included in the 26-man Euro 2024 squad due to injury.
The country's all-time leading goalscorer, Romelu Lukaku leads the line, backed up 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 has been passed fit to partner Milan Skriniar in defence for Slovakia.
Despite recent injury concerns, Juraj Kucka is fit to start while Robert Bozenik, who has seven goals for his national team, spearheads their attack.
Slovakia starting lineup (4-3-3): Dubravka (GK) — Pekarik, Vavro, Skriniar, Hancko — Kucka, Lobotka, Duda — Schranz, Bozenik, Haraslin
Belgium vs. Slovakia prediction
- Score prediction: Belgium 2-1 Slovakia
Despite being blessed with a lot of talent in their "Golden Generation", Belgium have more often than not flattered to deceive in big tournaments. However, it would still be a huge surprise if they failed to open their Euro 2024 campaign with a win given their superior attacking quality, although Slovakia are certainly capable of making this a tricky contest.
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