Slovakia Stuns Belgium in Euro 2024 Opener
Schranz's Early Goal Gives Slovaks Historic Victory
Reaction and Analysis from Frankfurt
In a stunning upset, Slovakia defeated Belgium 1-0 in the opening match of Euro 2024 in Frankfurt on Saturday. Ivan Schranz scored the game-winning goal just three minutes into the match, giving Slovakia its first victory over Belgium in international competition.
The result is a major shock, as Belgium is ranked third in the world by FIFA, while Slovakia is ranked 28th. It is the first time that a country ranked outside the top 20 has defeated a top-three team in the opening match of a major international tournament.
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