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Germany vs Hungary LIVE: Euro 2024 team news and latest updates from Stuttgart
Julian Nagelsmann’s vibrant Germany side face Hungary in Stuttgart looking to move one step closer to the last 16 of Euro 2024.
The hosts won many plaudits after their display in the 5-1 victory against Scotland in the opening game, with Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz in particular signalling a new generation of German talent to go alongside established greats including Toni Kroos and Ilkay Gundogan.
And while Germany further consolidated their status as one of the tournament favourites, Hungary – who some touted to be among the dark horses – fell to a disappointing 3-1 loss against Switzerland.
Marco Rossi’s side were 2-0 down by the end of the first half, and despite a far better display in the second period, they could not find an equaliser before conceding a third in added time. They’ll be aware that they are potentially still able to qualify in third but a surprise win against Germany would set them up nicely for a vital final group match against Scotland.
Follow all the latest news and match action in our live blog below, after coverage of Croatia v Albania:
Euro 2024: Croatia 0-1 Albania
Croatia are applying all the pressure as the half comes to an end, but it’s lacking any imagination. Strakosha collects an easy header after Perisic attempted to head the diagonal ball in back across goal.
A minute later, Kramaric tries to fizz in a cross from the left, but again it’s straight to Strakosha.
There’ll be one minute of added time.
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 14:46
Euro 2024: Croatia 0-1 Albania
Perisic delivers the cross and the header away only falls to Modric on the edge of the box. Croatia work it across to the right and it’s Juranovic to swing in the cross this time, but it’s headed behind for a goal kick.
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 14:44
Euro 2024: Croatia 0-1 Albania
Brozovic with another effort that goes off-target, and moments later Gvardiol is dispossessed on the edge of the Albania box.
Albania are doing a great job of frustrating Croatia, keeping possession well in their half and winning clever free-kicks.
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 14:41
Euro 2024: Croatia 0-1 Albania
Strakosha does well to push away the cross from Modric, and then Mitaj does brilliantly to beat the first challenge, carry it out and then win the free-kick.
They counter with the long ball over the top again, but Manaj can’t bring it down as it comes over his shoulder.
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 14:38
Euro 2024: Croatia 0-1 Albania
Sutalo is the latest defender to do well to cut out the Albania through ball. So much space in the Croatian midfield, it’s like watching Manchester United.
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 14:37
Euro 2024: Croatia 0-1 Albania
Croatia are being stifled here as we pass the half-hour mark. Albania have scored and created the best chance since the goal too.
The World Cup semi-finalists are lacking a cutting-edge so far.
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 14:36
Euro 2024: Croatia 0-1 Albania
CLOSE! So close to a second for Albania.
They counter after Modric gives it away in midfield. Asllani is making the run towards goal and it’s threaded through to him, but the midfielder hits it too close to Livakovic after trying to give him the eyes and slot it in at the near post.
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 14:34
Euro 2024: Croatia 0-1 Albania
Almost a great chance for Albania! It’s almost a carbon copy of the goal, as Asani whips it in and Laci has got in between the centre-backs, but it’s headed away.
It falls to Hysaj on the edge of the box, but he can’t keep his half-volley on target.
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 14:31
Euro 2024: Croatia 0-1 Albania
Brilliant play from Manaj as he manages to take the ball down and then win a free-kick under pressure from Sutalo.
Nothing comes from the free-kick, before Ramadani wins a throw deep into the Croatia half. Some respite for Albania.
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 14:29
Euro 2024: Croatia 0-1 Albania
Majer swings in an early cross from the right and Petkovic has ghosted between the two defenders, but he can only direct his header over the bar.
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 14:27