Julian Nagelsmann’s vibrant Germany side face Hungary in Stuttgart looking to move one step closer to the last 16 of Euro 2024.
The hosts won many plaudits after their display in the 5-1 victory against Scotland in the opening game, with Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz in particular signalling a new generation of German talent to go alongside established greats including Toni Kroos and Ilkay Gundogan.
And while Germany further consolidated their status as one of the tournament favourites, Hungary – who some touted to be among the dark horses – fell to a disappointing 3-1 loss against Switzerland.
Marco Rossi’s side were 2-0 down by the end of the first half, and despite a far better display in the second period, they could not find an equaliser before conceding a third in added time. They’ll be aware that they are potentially still able to qualify in third but a surprise win against Germany would set them up nicely for a vital final group match against Scotland.
Follow all the latest news and match action in our live blog below, after coverage of Croatia v Albania:
Euro 2024: Croatia 0-1 Albania
Croatia force Strakosha into his first real save of the match so far, as Sucic collects on the right, gets it out from under his feet and tries to curl it into the far corner.
Moments later, Croatia clip another ball towards the far post, but the header is over the bar.
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 15:10
Euro 2024: Croatia 0-1 Albania
Perisic tries the long throw but Petkovic can only head it out for a goal kick while under pressure from Djimsiti.
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 15:08
Euro 2024: Croatia 0-1 Albania
Petkovic has the first chance of the second half as he rises to meet a tame cross, and he can only head it int the path of Strakosha.
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 15:06
KICK-OFF! Croatia 0-1 Albania
Croatia get the second half started. They’ve made two changes: Mario Pasalic has come on for Brozovic, and Sucic has replaced Majer.
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 15:04
HALF-TIME! Croatia 0-1 Albania
The teams are coming back out, so we’re moments from the second half.
Can Albania grab a historic win, or will Croatia fight their way back into it?
Worth remembering that a loss here for either side effectively rules them out of qualifying for the last 16.
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 15:03
HALF-TIME! Croatia 0-1 Albania
Albania will obviously be far happier with how that half turned out, and they were good value for their lead at the break.
In truth they haven’t exactly be asked to do a lot in defence, but they have continuously threatened in attack and have created all of the best chances so far.
Croatia are lacking that last bit of quality and cohesion in the final third. A disjointed performance in that first half. .
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 15:00
HALF-TIME! Croatia 0-1 Albania
CLOSE! Albania could be three-nil up here!
Albania counter once more and the cross comes in from the right, with Manaj diving to get a head to it. He should do better though, and Livakovic gets down to his right to parry it away.
The half comes to an end after some great link-up play in the box from Croatia ends with Perisic clipping a cross into the six-yard box, and it’s headed down but saved by Strakosha!
There was a foul in the build-up somewhere anyway, and soon after the whistle goes for half-time! An entertaining match so far for the neutral.
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 14:50
Euro 2024: Croatia 0-1 Albania
Croatia are applying all the pressure as the half comes to an end, but it’s lacking any imagination. Strakosha collects an easy header after Perisic attempted to head the diagonal ball in back across goal.
A minute later, Kramaric tries to fizz in a cross from the left, but again it’s straight to Strakosha.
There’ll be one minute of added time.
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 14:46
Euro 2024: Croatia 0-1 Albania
Perisic delivers the cross and the header away only falls to Modric on the edge of the box. Croatia work it across to the right and it’s Juranovic to swing in the cross this time, but it’s headed behind for a goal kick.
Chris Wilson19 June 2024 14:44