DIRECT. Hungary-Switzerland (0-1): the Nati opens the score, follow Euro 2024

Lang takes a long throw and aims for the penalty spot. His ball is pushed back for a corner by the Swiss, who head the set piece away.

Central defender, Fabian Schär projects himself into the opposing area and strikes. His attempt is blocked, but the Newcastle defender’s ball handling is to be commended!

The Union Berlin midfielder was almost yellow after a late tackle that hit Vargas’ ankle.

Despite a desire to press higher for several minutes, Hungary does not coordinate and does not stop the Swiss ball releases.

Xhaka places himself in front of the right entrance to the Hungarian area and tries his luck from the right. His ball is immediately blocked by the defense.

The selection of Marco Rossi does not leave his third of the field and returns several balls to Switzerland, which is gaining more and more confidence.

Szalai completely misses his recovery and despite himself offers a face to face to Ruben Vargas. Peter Gulacsi makes a saving save to keep his team in the match.

The Swiss midfielder is guilty of a sole on Kerkez. Ball returned to the Hungarians.

The Swiss selection pushes and continues to hurt the Hungarian defense, visibly stunned. The corner doesn’t do anything though.

Duah is covered! He actually scores his first goal for the selection.

The attacker is served by Aebischer and concludes against Gulacsi. The VAR consults for a possible hir-play.

Found at the conclusion of a transition, Roland Sallai tries his luck from 25m. The Friborg player takes his shot too much.

The Hungarian believes he was pushed by Freuler, the referee does not flinch.

Kerkez crosses at the near post from the left side. Schar releases the leather.

Marco Rossi’s men do not go too high on the ball carrier and form a central block.

The Magyars suffered from the Swiss changes of pace and struggled to contain the opposing offensives.

The Citizen intervenes against Sallai, who touches the ball and returns the ball to the Nati.

Duah had put it back for Xhaka, who launched Aebischer deep. But number 20 is flagged offside.

Rodriguez arrives late, Dominik Szoboszlai hits the free kick from the central circle, without success.

Hungary kicks off for this second match in Group A.

The two groups are in place and will sing their respective anthems.

With a series of 14 matches without defeat until their setback against Ireland at the beginning of June in a preparation match, they approach this Euro with full of confidence.

In 2021, having stood up to France (1-1) and Germany (2-2) was not enough for the Magyars to qualify for the final phase. They haven’t played a knockout match in eight years.

Not qualified for the Euro in 2012, the Nati escaped from the group stage in 2016 before achieving the feat, five years later, of taking out the Blues world champions in the round of 16 (3-3 , 5-4 on penalties).

Switzerland won their last two matches against Hungary, at home (5-2) and away (2-3), during qualifying for the 2018 World Cup. Their last confrontation dates back to… October 2017 !

The two teams have arrived at the Cologne stadium where the match will kick off in 45 minutes.

Quarter-finalist of the last Euro, the Nati eliminated the French team in the round of 16 before losing to Spain on penalties. Three years later, it presented itself against Hungary with some uncertainties in its ranks. Caution is advised before entering the fray this Saturday afternoon.

Welcome to this live dedicated to the Euro 2024 match between Switzerland and Hungary. The two teams are part of Group A with Germany, host country of this competition, and Scotland. Kick-off at 3 p.m.

Two teams in search of qualification