Belgium and Slovakia are gearing up for their opening match in Group E of Euro 2024, scheduled for Monday, June 17.
Led by Kevin De Bruyne, Belgium is entering the tournament with high hopes of dominating a relatively weaker Group E. Slovakia, on the other hand, is making their third consecutive appearance at the European Football Championship finals.
Belgium’s recent performances have not been stellar, with a first-round exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and a failure to reach the semi-finals of the European Championship since 1980. They were eliminated in the quarter-finals in the last two editions of the Euros. However, being placed in a favorable group with Ukraine and Romania, Belgium has a good chance to build some momentum.
Slovakia, under the guidance of coach Francesco Calzona, has shown commendable performance despite their limited experience. They reached the Round of 16 in 2016 before being knocked out by Germany.
This upcoming match marks the first competitive encounter between Belgium and Slovakia in 11 years.
**Match Details:**
– **Date and Time:** Monday, June 17, at 6:00 PM local time (9:30 PM IST)
– **Venue:** Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt, Germany
**How to Watch Live:**
– **India:** Live telecast on Sony Sports Network and live streaming on the SonyLIV App.
– **UK:** Live telecast on BBC or ITV.
– **USA:** Live telecast on FOX Sports or Fubo TV.