Germany will aim to book a spot in pre-quarterfinals of UEFA European Championships (Euro Cup 2024), when they lock horns with Hungary in a Group A clash at Stuttgart Arena todat at 9:30 PM IST.
What is the significance of Germany vs Hungary match?
Victory for Germany would almost guarantee a spot in the knockout stages (pre-quarterfinals, which begin on June 29), and it would definitely advance if Switzerland also defeats Scotland in the other group match, which will begin at 12:30 AM IST.
Another defeat would not end Hungary's chances, as it could still claim one of the four best third-place spots available.
Why Hungary poses great threat to spirited German side?
Germany is winless in its last three meetings against Hungary and was beaten 1-0 in the last game between the two teams in September 2022.
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Germany had to come from behind twice when the teams met in the group stage at the last European Championship. That was the teams' first competitive meeting since the 1954 World Cup final, won 3-2 by West Germany.
There were off-the-field arguments and protests against the Hungarian government's anti-LGBTQ law during the Euro 2020 match between the two teams in Munich.
Hungary team news
Hungary coach Marco Rossi is hopeful that French-born midfielder Loic Nego will have recovered to face Germany after he was only fit for a place on the bench against Switzerland.
Germany has reported no injury concerns.
Key stats going into the Germany vs Hungary match
- Germany's five goals scored against Scotland leave it just one short of its best-ever group stage tally at the Euro Cup, when it scored six at Euro Cup 2020.
- Hungary midfielder Adam Nagy, who turned 29 on Sunday, could make his eighth tournament appearance if he plays against Germany. That would set a new record for Hungary, breaking the joint mark Nagy holds with former captain Ádám Szalai.
- Germany's victory over Scotland saw the team win its European Championship opener for a record-extending eighth time.
Germany vs Hungary Head-to-head
- Matches: 37
- Germany Won: 13
- Hungary Won: 12
- Drawn: 12
Germany vs Hungary possible starting XI | |
Germany | Hungary |
1 Manuel Neuer | 1Peter Gulacsi |
2 Antonio Ruediger | 4Attila Szalai |
4 Jonathan Tah | 14Bendeguz Bolla |
18 Maximilian Mittelstaedt | 11Milos Kerkez |
6 Joshua Kimmich | 6Willi Orban |
17 Florian Wirtz | 2Adam Lang |
23 Robert Andrich | 8Adam Nagy |
21 Ilkay Gundogan | 20Roland Sallai |
10 Jamal Musiala | 13Andras Schafer |
8 Toni Kroos | 10Dominik Szoboszlai |
7 Kai Havertz | 19Barnabas Varga |
Euro Cup 2024: Germany vs Hungary live kick-off time, live streaming and telecast
When will the Germany vs Hungary match in the Euro Cup 2024 take place?
The Germany vs Hungary football match will take place on June 19 (Indian Time).
At what time will the Germany vs Hungary match in Euro Cup 2024 begin?
The Germany vs Hungary football match will begin at 9:30 PM IST on June 19.
Which TV Channels will live telecast the Germany vs Hungary Euro Cup 2024 match in India?
Sony Sports Network will live telecast the Germany vs Hungary match in India on Sony Ten 2 HD/SD with English commentary.
How to watch live streaming of the Germany vs Hungary match in Euro Cup 2024 in India?
Sony LIV will livestream the Germany vs Hungary match in India.
(With AP/PTI inputs)