Slovakia made history at the 2024 European Championship by defeating Belgium, the world’s third-ranked team. Despite being ranked 48th by FIFA, Slovakia continued their trend of scoring early goals in the competition.
The match was marred by two crucial VAR interventions, both resulting in Romelu Lukaku goals being ruled out. This was a disappointing start for Belgium, whose last tournament appearance ended in a dismal elimination at the 2022 World Cup.
For a detailed analysis of the events in Frankfurt, check out the article by Carl Anka and Paddy Boyland provided below. This unexpected victory by Slovakia over Belgium marks a significant moment in Euro 2024, setting the stage for an exciting tournament ahead.