Euro 2024 got underway on Friday as hosts Germany took on Scotland in the first of 51 games that will go ahead at this summer’s tournament.
Five days later the European Championship is now in full swing as each of the 24 competing nations has played their first group game. And, Group A will have every team on two games played by the end of the day, as will half of Group B.
With the matches coming thick and fast, it can be difficult to know exactly which teams are on and when. So, TBR Football takes a look at how to watch every Euro 2024 match on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024.
What Euro 2024 matches are on today?
There are three Euro 2024 matches available to watch today, the first of which is in Group B and the other two are in Group A.
They are as follows:
- Group B: Croatia vs Albania – 2 pm
- Group A: Germany vs Hungary – 5 pm
- Group A: Scotland vs Switzerland – 8 pm
Croatia vs Albania
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The first match of the day comes from Group B as former World Cup semi-finalists Croatia take on Albania at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg.
Viewers will be able to watch this game on ITV, which is a free-to-air channel for those who have a valid TV license.
There is also a free live stream available, on the channel’s streaming platform, ITVX, which will show you the action live on your smartphone, tablet or computer device.
Team news
Both teams did not get off to the best of starts in the so-called ‘Group of Death’, so will be looking to gain their first points on the board in this clash. This is why, strong lineups are expected.
No injuries were suffered from either country, so in Croatia’s case – expect the likes of Luka Modric, Matteo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol all in the starting XI.
As for the Albanians, Sylvinho may tweak things slightly after being battered by Spain. Whether that be tactically, or regarding certain positions.
- Predicted Croatia XI: Livakovic; Stanisic, Sutalo, Gvardiol, Sosa; Modric, Sucic, Kovacic; Majer, Budimir, Kramaric
- Predicted Albania XI: Strakosha; Hysaj, Ajeti, Djimsiti, Mitaj; Asllani, Bajrami, Ramadani; Seferi, Manaj, Asani
Germany vs Hungary
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The second game of the day is a Group B clash between hosts Germany and Hungary at the Stuttgart Arena.
The match will be available to viewers on the BBC, which is free-to-air for those who have a valid TV license.
There will be a free live stream of the match available on BBC iPlayer, which will bring live coverage to any of your compatible devices.
Team news
No teams suffered any injuries in the first game, so lineups should remain pretty similar. However, after Niclas Fullkrug’s fine performance off the bench – he may have earned a place in the starting XI.
- Predicted XI Germany: Neuer; Kimmich, Rüdiger, Tah, Mittelstädt; Andrich, Kroos; Musiala, Gündoğan, Wirtz; Fulkrugg
- Predicted Hungary XI: Gulácsi; Lang, Orbán, Szalai; Bolla, Ádám Nagy, Schäfer, Kerkez; Sallai, Szoboszlai, Vargas
Scotland vs Switzerland
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Group B teams Scotland and Switzerland will play in Wednesday’s late game at the 50,000-capacity Cologne Stadium.
The match between two of the tournament’s underdogs will also be available to viewers on the BBC – with a valid TV license.
And, if you cannot watch on your television, you can watch BBC iPlayer’s live stream on your smartphone, tablet or computer device instead.
Team news
After Switzerland’s impressive opening display, they won’t be looking to change much. Scotland on the other hand need to buck their ideas up.
The big news is that Scottish centre-back Ryan Porteous will not feature in the backline. His two-game suspension means if Scotland don’t get through, his tournaments all but over.
As for the Swiss, Denis Zakaria and Steven Zuber are doubts with knocks. Expect to see a similar lineup from both.
Predicted XI Scotland: Gunn; Hanley, Hendry, Tierney; Ralston, Gilmour, McGregor, Robertson; McTominay, Adams, McGinn
Predicted XI Switzerland: Sommer; Schär, Akanji, Rodriguez; Widmer, Xhaka, Freuler, Aebischer; Ndoye, Embolo, Vargas