Despite a spirited effort, Hungary fell to Switzerland in their Euro 2024 opener on Saturday, losing 3-1.
Despite a spirited effort, Hungary fell to Switzerland in their Euro 2024 opener on Saturday, losing 3-1. Dominik Szoboszlai, who captains the team, played a key role by assisting Barnabas Varga’s late goal, which gave Hungary a glimmer of hope at 2-1 before Switzerland sealed their victory with a third goal.
The defeat marked a tough beginning for Hungary, ending their impressive 14-game unbeaten streak carried over from their warmup friendlies. However, the team remains hopeful of advancing to the knockout stage, relying heavily on the unwavering support of their fans. This unity was on full display in Cologne after the match, where players and supporters joined together to sing “Himnusz,” Hungary’s national anthem, with hands over their hearts, visibly moved by the moment.
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Szoboszlai, who has been the national team captain since 2022, has maintained this heartfelt post-match tradition during his tenure. Hungary now faces a crucial match against tournament hosts Germany on Wednesday night, needing a positive result to keep their hopes of reaching the last 16 alive.
With 24 teams competing in Euro 2024, the tournament format allows for four of the six third-placed teams from the group stage to advance to the knockout rounds. Currently, Hungary sits at the bottom of this ranking due to their goal difference, trailing behind Albania, who also suffered a 2-1 defeat to Italy.
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