In a stunning upset, Slovakia defeated Belgium, the world’s third-ranked team, in the first major upset of the 2024 European Championship. Despite being ranked 48th in FIFA’s rankings, Slovakia continued their trend of scoring early goals in the tournament.
The match was marked by two crucial VAR interventions that ruled out goals scored by Romelu Lukaku, adding to Belgium’s disappointment. This was a particularly disappointing start for Belgium in the Euros, coming after their elimination in the 2022 World Cup.
For a detailed summary of the events that unfolded in Frankfurt, you can read more from Carl Anka and Paddy Boyland by clicking on the link below. The 1-0 victory for Slovakia against Belgium was a significant upset in Euro 2024, particularly after the disallowed goals scored by Lukaku.
