UEFA EURO 2024: All the Latest Group Stage Match Information
Stats and Stories from the Tournament So Far
The UEFA EURO 2024 group stage is now underway, and there have already been some thrilling matches and surprising results. Here is a look at all the latest news and information from the tournament so far:
Germany Gets Off to a Winning Start
The host nation, Germany, got off to a winning start in the tournament with a 2-0 victory over Scotland. Goals from Timo Werner and Leroy Sané gave Germany a comfortable victory and put them top of Group A. This is Germany's first game in European Championship since 2021 when they were eliminated in the round of 16 against England. Germany will hope to continue their good form when they face Portugal in their next match.
France Held to a Draw by Hungary
France, one of the favorites to win the tournament, was held to a 1-1 draw by Hungary in their opening match. Antoine Griezmann gave France the lead in the first half, but Hungary equalized through Attila Fiola in the second half. This is France's first game in the European Championship since winning it last time in 2021. France will be looking to bounce back when they face Iceland in their next match.
Portugal Edges Past Iceland
Portugal got their EURO 2024 campaign off to a winning start with a 1-0 victory over Iceland. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the only goal of the game in the first half, and Portugal held on for the win despite Iceland's best efforts. This is Portugal's first game in the European Championship since finishing 3rd in 2016. Portugal will be looking to build on this victory when they face Germany in their next match.
Conclusion
The UEFA EURO 2024 group stage is still in its early stages, but there have already been some memorable matches and surprising results. Germany, France, and Portugal have all made winning starts to the tournament, but there is still a long way to go before the knockout stages. With so much quality on show, it is sure to be an exciting and unpredictable tournament.
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