Scotland might be getting ready to historical past at Euro 2024 as they wait to face Hungary within the closing spherical of group video games in Group A.
Steve Clarke’s facet know a win would take them to 4 factors, and with the 4 best-performing third-placed groups qualifying for the final 16, victory in opposition to Hungary could be sufficient to safe a spot within the spherical of 16.
Hungary, who sit backside of Group A on zero factors, know themselves {that a} win would give them a slim probability of creating the following spherical, regardless of bruising defeats to Switzerland and hosts Germany.
So, with each groups realizing that nothing however a win will do, count on fireworks in Stuttgart as either side look to stake their declare to a spot within the final 16 at Euro 2024.
Observe the rating and all the newest updates from Scotland v Hungary beneath – plus the important thing occasions and response to Germany v Switzerland within the different sport in Group A:
Euro 2024: Scotland v Hungary
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Scotland face Hungary in Stuttgart within the closing spherical of video games in Group A
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Scotland may qualify for the knockout rounds of a significant match for the primary time in historical past
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What do Scotland must undergo? Euro 2024 permutations defined
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42’ – MISS! Orban squanders wonderful probability as he heads over from six yards (SCO 0-0 HUN)
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Scotland XI: Gunn; Hendry, Hanley, McKenna; Ralston, Gilmour, McGregor, Robertson; McTominay, McGinn; Adams
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Hungary XI: Gulacsi; Botka, Orban, Dardai; Bolla, Types, Schafer, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Sallai; Varga
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Switzerland lead Germany 1-0 in Group A’s different match
Scotland 0 – 0 Hungary
64’ – Scotland 0-0 Hungary
21:22 , Karl Matchett
Nagy on for Types in Hungary’s first substitution.
One other nook from Szoboszlai, this one which matches deep; Bolla crosses to the center and Dardai is there to go at purpose…it bounces off his arm, off a defender’s head and over. Ref doesn’t spot it and a goal-kick is given.
Moments later Szoboszlai is lining up a shot from vary and Robertson speeds throughout to deal with his membership teammate.
60’ – Scotland 0-0 Hungary
21:17 , Karl Matchett
Lastly McGinn grabs maintain of the sport and appears to make one thing occur. He simply barrels by way of two tackles down the precise wing, cuts infield on the byline and will shoot kind a slim angle – however as a substitute tries to tug it again in the direction of McTominay who’s on his heels and the defender is ready to clear.
One thing for the Scots followers to roar at, at the least.
We’ve performed an hour; they’ve had one shot. Scotland’s cumulative xG in a sport they should win is 0.03.
56’ – Scotland 0-0 Hungary
21:15 , Karl Matchett
Szoboszlai rampages ahead and spreads play left, with Sallai finally capturing and hanging Ralston’s arm – however it’s by his facet and that’s by no means a penalty. One other nook for Hungary although.
This time the supply is to the close to publish and Scotland cope with it nicely sufficient.
Who will blink first right here? They will’t maintain cautious for the entire 90 minutes, in fact they don’t need to depart gaps on the again however to this point neither look able to scoring within the present set-ups.
52’ – Scotland 0-0 Hungary
21:11 , Karl Matchett
A phrase with Hungarian boss Rossi now by the ref, who’s stern certainly in his method tonight.
Scotland unable to actually get into the ultimate third with any numbers simply but – how lengthy will Clarke give it earlier than he thinks about subs?
Robertson units Adams away down the left and the striker cuts it to shoot excessive and wild – that’s at the least their first shot of the sport.
A reminder Germany path to Switzerland within the different sport – Sommer has been pressured into an early save by Musiala because the hosts look to step up issues.
48’ – Scotland 0-0 Hungary
21:08 , Karl Matchett
Sallai turns and shoots on the spin, however doesn’t make nice connection – it’s a routine save for Gunn. Hungary have come out faster and extra adventurous trying first on this half.
McTominay thinks he’s received the ball on the sting of the Hungary field however the ref disagrees and it’s not only a foul, it’s a card – he’ll be suspended for the final 16 if Scotland do undergo.
46′ – Scotland 0-0 Hungary
21:03 , Karl Matchett
Proper – we’re again underway and no subs for both facet. Goalless to this point, a draw no good for both crew. Each should go for it, let’s hope the standard and the tempo picks up considerably.
HT – Scotland 0-0 Hungary
20:56 , Karl Matchett
Pictures from the top of the primary half – that reserving for Schafer and Orban’s shut name, hitting the bar.
HT – Switzerland 1-0 Germany
20:49 , Karl Matchett
The hosts behind on the break after Ndoye’s opener. Andrich’s strike was dominated out earlier on.
Because it stands, Switzerland are prime of Group A, Germany second. Scotland are third however with solely two factors, which could be very unlikely to be sufficient.
Germany trying a contact anxious. Getting quite a lot of these little passes fallacious, or snatching at photographs
— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) June 23, 2024
HT – Scotland 0-0 Hungary
20:48 , Karl Matchett
Szoboszlai lashes a left-footed shot goalward with the ultimate act of the half however it’s rising and over. And that’s the whistle, half the sport over and accomplished with. Half Scotland’s probability to make the final 16 gone.
No actual risk from them regardless of a number of early possession; Hungary have had the odd opening by way of set items however with each groups needing to win it stays Scotland 0-0 Hungary.
45’ – Scotland 0-0 Hungary
20:46 , Karl Matchett
Schafer and Hendry each go clattering right into a deal with in the course of the pitch…the Scot wins the ball and the Hungarian earns himself a yellow card – on the replay that’s a reasonably cowardly stamp somewhat than an tried deal with and the ref has accomplished very nicely to see that. Third reserving for the Magyars tonight.
McKenna rises to try to head goalward from a dinked cross however it’s off his shoulder and simple for Gulacsi.
One minute added on.
42’ – Scotland 0-0 Hungary
20:44 , Karl Matchett
Orban HAS to attain! Szoboszlai dinks his free-kick over the wall and the defence and Orban has run behind – he nods previous Gunn from simply 4 or 5 yards out however it clips the crossbar and bounces over!
Huge probability, better of the sport to this point for both nation.
Into the ultimate couple of minutes earlier than the break.
40’ – Scotland 0-0 Hungary
20:41 , Karl Matchett
The bagpipes are again out within the stands because the followers try to induce Scotland again upfield as soon as extra.
Good work between Ralston and Adams however the cross doesn’t sit properly for McTominay to get a shot in on purpose and ultimately McGinn’s second cross fades by way of to the keeper. Adams offers one other free-kick away on the different finish for a excessive boot.
Celebrations for Switzerland. All somewhat attritional between Scotland and Hungary to this point.
36’ – Scotland 0-0 Hungary
20:35 , Karl Matchett
The final 5 or ten minutes have undoubtedly swung – extra possession from Hungary, extra set-piece deliveries from them and many of the sport being performed in Scotland’s half of the pitch.
Nothing too dramatic but for Gunn to cope with – Sallai whacks one from vary over the bar as if to emphasize that time.
Scotland trying a bit of uncomfortable now.
32’ – Scotland 0-0 Hungary
20:33 , Karl Matchett
It’s central, it’s pretty far out, however it’s undoubtedly in Szoboszlai territory – foolish free-kick to offer away by Scotland.
The Hungary captain strains it up, alters the ball…and curls it into the wall and over the bar. Good defensive work by McKenna, by the seems to be of issues.
Szoboszlai goes over to take the nook as nicely and it’s Hanley this time who rises to go clear.
GOAL – Switzerland 1-0 Germany
20:31 , Karl Matchett
Purpose alert: Switzerland 1-0 Germany – and this one will rely! A low cross from the left sees Ndoye race in on the close to publish and he’s nearly onside to rattle dwelling previous Neuer. Switzerland prime because it stands.
28’ – Scotland 0-0 Hungary
20:29 , Karl Matchett
A second yellow card for Hungary, this time it’s Willi Orban who clattered by way of his man.
One other set piece is poor, this time Gilmour’s, and Hungary’s fast counter ends in a nook, Ralston deflecting Kerkez’s cross behind. Takes a few makes an attempt however Scotland clear it.
24’ – Scotland 0-0 Hungary
20:25 , Karl Matchett
Kerkez hauls down McGinn after a poor tried clearance and it’s a free-kick, proper channel once more. Respectable probability for a extra harmful supply this time and the captain stands over it – Robertson’s ball is cleared by the primary man. Poor effort.
Not an excessive amount of but from McTominay, in or outdoors the field. Scotland actually need to get him extra concerned, both within the build-up play or simply pushing ahead alongside and past Adams.
20’ – Scotland 0-0 Hungary
20:21 , Karl Matchett
Bolla makes a wise run behind the defence however McKenna recovers nicely to chop out the move and halt the hazard. Scotland not but actually capable of threaten Gulacsi; Hungary have principally been with out the ball on this first 20 minutes however they’ve had one or two moments on the break or with that earlier lengthy shot.
All very cagey and tense, as you’d count on. Good play by Gilmour initially after which by McGinn, each in the precise channel, however the latter’s eventual cross is overhit and out.
16’ – Scotland 0-0 Hungary
20:19 , Karl Matchett
Purpose within the different sport – Germany lead Switzerland because of a primary worldwide purpose by Robert Andrich. Besides..it’s not. Dominated out after a VAR test for a foul by Musiala earlier than Andrich took the shot, which was a rasper from vary. Nonetheless 0-0 then!
In the meantime Types has gone by way of the again of McGregor and the Hungarian is instantly booked.
12’ – Scotland 0-0 Hungary
20:14 , Karl Matchett
Respectable early ball retention from the Scots, not likely overcommitting numbers ahead however gently progressing whereas protecting the door locked on the similar time.
A choice goes in opposition to Hendry and he reacts angrily – the ref is having none of that and bellows at him to return and have a phrase.
Tonight’s official is Facundo Tello, an Argentinian. Why? Learn on to seek out out…
Scotland vs Hungary referee: Who’s Euro 2024 official Facundo Tello?
How a forgotten disco hit turned the Tartan Military’s anthem
20:10 , Jamie Braidwood
What do you get while you mix a stag do in Shoreditch, a veteran Aberdeen defender in drag, and a Nineteen Seventies disco hit by the Spanish duo Baccara? The reply is the sound of one other summer time of worldwide soccer, and the unlikely anthem of the Tartan Military’s adventures at Euro 2024 in Germany.
How a forgotten 70s disco hit turned Scotland’s unofficial anthem
8’ – Scotland 0-0 Hungary
20:09 , Karl Matchett
Dardai clatters into McTominay and Scotland have received a succession of early challenges and set items. One such supply is nodded on towards Adams – it wants a superb defensive interception to cease the possibility on purpose. Then it’s a fast break and a long-range shot from Sallai, which bounces in entrance of Gunn and forces him into a clumsy save!
4’ – Scotland 0-0 Hungary
20:05 , Karl Matchett
We’ll be protecting you posted on updates from the Switzerland vs Germany sport in fact, however our main focus is that this one – that is the one which issues.
It’s ferocious and fierce in midfield already, either side throwing in some huge tackles and protecting one another sincere. Promising possession for Scotland within the opening phases, Gilmour getting on the ball loads.
1’ – Scotland 0-0 Hungary
20:01 , Karl Matchett
AND WE ARE GO!
Two Liverpool gamers contest the toss, Andy Robertson and Dominik Szoboszlai the captains of their respective nations.
Hungary get us underway and…errr, the referee calls it again. False begin, he’s sad too many had been within the opposition half. Give it a relaxation! Again underway as soon as extra.
Scotland vs Hungary LIVE
19:57 , Karl Matchett
“We all know what the stakes are. We’ve to win. However we now have to win with warning.”
A transparent message from Clarke forward of kick-off – and now it’s a mighty rendition of Flower of Scotland!
Belted out from all components of the stadium.
An enormous night time in retailer – kick-off is subsequent!
Scotland vs Hungary LIVE
19:55 , Karl Matchett
Nationwide anthems time, with Hungary first.
Scotland vs Hungary LIVE
19:45 , Karl Matchett
Steve Clarke has been addressing the media forward of the match and is protecting a degree head, saying it’s about successful “with warning” tonight – and he completely rejected the chance {that a} draw could be sufficient for Scotland, with two factors “by no means sufficient” to succeed in the knockouts, he says.
Scotland vs Hungary LIVE
19:42 , Karl Matchett
This time, it’s historical past. Euro 2024 started with Graeme Souness, lambasting the dearth of high quality in a Scotland facet discovered to be out of its depth. Scotland might finish Euro 2024 having achieved what Souness and the golden technology led by himself and Kenny Dalglish couldn’t, by reaching the knockout phases of a world match for the primary time. Earlier than a ball was kicked, Scotland and supervisor Steve Clarke would have gladly accepted the place they discover themselves in now: beat Hungary in Stuttgart on Sunday night time and they’ll attain the magic four-point mark that ought to be sufficient to undergo to the last-16.
If the group phases of the 24-team Euros come to showcase a category divide between the haves and the have-nots — as pre-tournament favourites France and England undergo the motions whereas a variety of countries much less accustomed to the massive stage, from Slovakia and Romania to Turkey and Albania, present the color by seizing their alternative — Scotland’s gamers have an opportunity to put in writing themselves into legend with a single win. That has been the purpose since arriving in Germany virtually two weeks in the past.
Clarke had been clear in his ambition, which helped Scotland get better from such a disastrous begin in Munich. 4 factors was at all times the goal and Scotland knew a win and draw in opposition to Switzerland and Hungary, irrespective of the order, would possible be sufficient to progress into the final 16. Inside that, something gained from the opening night time in opposition to hosts Germany would have been a bonus. Scotland didn’t even remotely threaten the potential for an upset and emerged with a sorry thrashing, however beneath large strain responded in opposition to Switzerland to stay alive within the group.
Now for the arduous half.
Scotland want the actual John McGinn to show up if they’re to make Euro 2024 historical past
Scotland vs Hungary LIVE
19:36 , Karl Matchett
Reminder of the outcomes to this point in Group A:
Germany 5-1 Scotland
Hungary 1-3 Switzerland
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Germany 2-0 Hungary
Scotland 1-1 Switzerland
And that leaves the standings thus forward of kick-off:
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Germany 6pts
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Switzerland 4pts
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Scotland 1pt
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Hungary 0pts
Scotland vs Hungary LIVE
19:30 , Karl Matchett
Euro 2024 arrives on the closing spherical of the group stage to determine who will undergo to the knockouts. In addition to the highest two groups in every of the six teams, the 4 greatest third-placed groups can even progress to make up the last-16, with the remaining eight nations minimize from the match.
Up first is Group A, as Scotland try to assert a spot within the knockout phases of a world match for the primary time of their historical past in opposition to Hungary. Scotland had been thrashed by Germany of their opening sport earlier than bouncing again in opposition to Switzerland, with a victory over Hungary in Stuttgart wanted to make sure of qualification – though an anxious wait could also be required even when Steve Clarke’s facet do decide up a vital three factors.
What do Scotland must undergo tonight?
What do Scotland must undergo? Euro 2024 group permutations defined
Scotland vs Hungary LIVE
19:24 , Karl Matchett
At this level, it’s price a glance again at Scotland’s second sport. We all know the opener was disappointing and damaging, however steps ahead had been taken in opposition to Switzerland.
Billy Gilmour’s inclusion was a key a part of that, the midfielder central to every part optimistic the Scots did – can he drive them on once more even additional tonight? Right here’s a reminder of his influence 4 days again.
Billy Gilmour brings the calm to maintain Scotland’s Euro 2024 desires alive
Scotland vs Hungary LIVE
19:18 , Karl Matchett
No Kieran Tierney tonight, in fact, and sure not for any additional Euro 2024 involvement – even when Scotland do certainly extend their keep in Germany past tonight.
For that to be the case, you’re feeling they must be near-perfect at each ends of the pitch.
Euro 2024 newest information
19:12 , Lori Ewing
European soccer’s governing physique UEFA suspended Albania ahead Mirlind Daku for 2 video games on Sunday after he led Albanian followers in a spherical of offensive chants about Serbia and North Macedonia at Euro 2024.
Rows are proliferating on the match over insults regarding longstanding political and ethnic tensions within the Balkans area.
Daku has apologised for becoming a member of within the chanting of slogans in opposition to the 2 international locations with a megaphone after his facet’s 2-2 draw with Croatia on Wednesday in Hamburg.
UEFA stated his actions violated the principles of respectable conduct and introduced soccer into disrepute.
Kosovo-born Daku, who represented his homeland earlier than switching to Albania in 2023, will miss Albania’s closing Group B sport in opposition to Spain on Monday in Duesseldorf, with a spot within the final 16 nonetheless inside attain. Albania are in third within the group on one level.
Albania’s soccer federation in a press release issued an “attraction to all Albanian followers to be extra accountable and keep away from the creation of those completely avoidable incidents and riots”.
UEFA fined Albania 47,500 euros on three totally different costs, together with transmitting provocative messages not match for a sports activities occasion.
Croatia are going through a 28,000 euro effective for the lighting and throwing of fireworks by their followers.
UEFA stated it was nonetheless investigating potential racist and/or discriminatory conduct by followers on the match.
Serbia had threatened to withdraw from the match over the chanting by Croatia and Albania followers at their match.
A part of the controversy centres on Albanian-majority Kosovo, whose independence Serbia doesn’t settle for, whereas the Western Balkans can also be riven by an online of historic grievances and trauma after wars following the breakup of the previous Yugoslavia.
Final week UEFA cancelled the media credentials of Kosovar journalist Arlind Sadiku after complaints a few Albanian nationalist gesture he made in the direction of Serbia followers throughout their sport in opposition to England on Sunday in Gelsenkirchen.
Reuters
19:00 , Karl Matchett
An unlimited night time for this Scotland facet. It’s much-changed on the again since that opening night time of the Euros in opposition to Germany, partly as a consequence of suspension and likewise to harm, however within the assault it’s extra of the identical from Steve Clarke. Is that the precise formulation to roll with in a match they need to win?
A lot of emphasis on McGinn and McTominay to get into attacking positions tonight.
Germany vs Switzerland crew information
18:53 , Karl Matchett
Groups are in for Switzerland in opposition to Germany within the different match tonight!
Scotland vs Hungary crew information and confirmed line-ups
18:50 , Jamie Braidwood
As anticipated, one change for Scotland from the draw in opposition to Switzerland, with Scott McKenna changing the injured Kieran Tierney within the again three. Steve Clarke retains the identical formation and continues with Che Adams in assault.
Scotland XI: Gunn; Hendry, Hanley, McKenna; Ralston, Gilmour, McGregor, Robertson; McTominay, McGinn; Adams
Scotland vs Hungary crew information and line-ups
18:41 , Jamie Braidwood
The gamers are right here and there are only a couple of minutes to go earlier than line-ups are introduced!
Scotland want the actual John McGinn to show up if they’re to make Euro 2024 historical past
18:40 , Karl Matchett
This time, it’s historical past. Euro 2024 started with Graeme Souness, lambasting the dearth of high quality in a Scotland facet discovered to be out of its depth. Scotland might finish Euro 2024 having achieved what Souness and the golden technology led by himself and Kenny Dalglish couldn’t, by reaching the knockout phases of a world match for the primary time. Earlier than a ball was kicked, Scotland and supervisor Steve Clarke would have gladly accepted the place they discover themselves in now: beat Hungary in Stuttgart on Sunday night time and they’ll attain the magic four-point mark that ought to be sufficient to undergo to the last-16.
If the group phases of the 24-team Euros come to showcase a category divide between the haves and the have-nots — as pre-tournament favourites France and England undergo the motions whereas a variety of countries much less accustomed to the massive stage, from Slovakia and Romania to Turkey and Albania, present the color by seizing their alternative — Scotland’s gamers have an opportunity to put in writing themselves into legend with a single win. That has been the purpose since arriving in Germany virtually two weeks in the past.
Jamie Braidwood on Scotland’s final roll of the cube:
Scotland want the actual John McGinn to show up if they’re to make Euro 2024 historical past
Steve Clarke hopes classes realized as Scotland goal for Euros knockout phases for first time
18:30 , Karl Matchett
Steve Clarke is hoping that Scotland have realized their classes at Euro 2024 as they put together to face Hungary as they goal to succeed in the knockout phases for the primary time.
They’ve only one level from their first two matches – however victory on Sunday, 23 June, would virtually actually see Scotland make historical past.
“We’ve been on this place earlier than on the final match so hopefully we are able to present that we’ve realized just a few classes,” Clarke instructed reporters forward of the conflict.
Scotland vs Hungary newest Euro 2024 build-up
18:15 , Jamie Braidwood
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Scotland vs Hungary newest Euro 2024 build-up
18:00 , Jamie Braidwood
What’s the Scotland crew information?
Kieran Tierney is out of Euro 2024 after he was stretchered off in opposition to Switzerland with a hamstring harm, with the left-back already returning to membership Arsenal for additional evaluation. Tierney is probably going to get replaced on the left facet of Scotland’s again three by Scott McKenna, until Steve Clarke decides to vary the form and swap to 4 on the again.
Ryan Porteous stays suspended however Clarke discovered a greater stability within the crew in opposition to Switzerland with Billy Gilmour introduced into midfield, permitting Scott McTominay and John McGinn to push additional ahead. Scotland must win, so Clarke could also be tempted to call a extra attacking facet, however the pressured alteration of McKenna for Tierney might be the one change.
Predicted line-ups
Scotland XI: Gunn; Hendry, Hanley, McKenna; Ralston, Gilmour, McGregor, Robertson; McTominay, McGinn; Adams
Hungary XI: Gulacsi; Fiola, Orban, Dardai; Bolla, A. Nagy, Schafer, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Sallai; Varga
Scotland vs Hungary newest Euro 2024 build-up
17:45 , Jamie Braidwood
What Scotland should get proper in opposition to Hungary
John McGinn could be the primary to confess he has but to show up. Scott McTominay, Scotland’s hero in qualifying, had his second with the opener in opposition to Switzerland however Clarke has been unable to get sufficient from McGinn and his strike associate Che Adams – who faces much less expectation however has been simply as nameless.
If McGinn’s lack of involvement is because of Scotland tilting in the direction of their left, the duty going through Clarke and his gamers was made harder by the affirmation that Kieran Tierney would play no half within the Group A decider in opposition to Hungary. It deprives Scotland of among the stability on their stronger flank, with Scott McKenna set to behave as the ultimate piece of the triangle that additionally contains Robertson and Callum McGregor.
On the opposite facet, Billy Gilmour’s return to the Scotland facet helped clear up quite a lot of points from the Germany defeat however the midfielder’s class on the ball additionally served to focus on the deficiencies on Scotland’s proper. Hungary, assuming they’ve studied the Germany and Switzerland matches, would be the newest to focus on Anthony Ralston and Jack Hendry.
Scotland should be excellent if they’re to advance, as evidenced by Xherdan Shaqiri’s gorgeous equaliser in Cologne. Clarke rued that no different participant on the pitch may have managed to place away the possibility that Shaqiri took so ruthlessly from outdoors of the field, following Ralston’s pricey again move.
Scotland vs Hungary newest Euro 2024 build-up
17:15 , Jamie Braidwood
Scotland go into their closing Group A fixture third within the group.
However Steve Clarke’s facet at the moment have the worst third-placed report, which implies they actually should win as we speak to make sure of their place within the last-16.
Scotland vs Hungary newest Euro 2024 build-up
17:10 , Jamie Braidwood
A powerful entrance from the Hungary followers because the arrive on the Stuttgart Enviornment forward of tonight’s 8pm kick off.
Euro 2025: Group A permutations
17:00 , Jamie Braidwood
Germany: The hosts are by way of to the last-16 and can win the group in the event that they keep away from defeat in opposition to Switzerland. They’re assured to complete within the prime two, irrespective of their consequence within the closing sport of the group.
Switzerland: A degree confirms Switzerland’s place within the prime two whereas they are going to prime the group in the event that they beat Germany. Switzerland are just about already by way of on 4 factors and the one approach they end third is that if they lose to Germany and Scotland beat Hungary, whereas overturning Switzerland’s benefit on purpose distinction.
Scotland: The Tartan Military can’t afford to lose, that’s for positive, in any other case they are going to end backside of the group. Scotland should beat Hungary to really feel assured of their place within the last-16.
The one approach Scotland can end second is described above, owing to an enormous purpose distinction swing to leapfrog Switzerland. 4 factors ought to be sufficient to substantiate Scotland’s place within the last-16, however Scotland’s purpose distinction means they could nonetheless must depend on outcomes elsewhere and pray there are at the least two teams the place the third-placed crew finishes with three factors or fewer.
There’s a state of affairs the place Scotland draw with Hungary and two factors is sufficient to undergo in third place. The important thing teams to observe could be Group B and Group F, the place the highest two groups all play the underside two groups on the ultimate day. Ought to Spain and Italy (Group B) and Portugal and Turkey (Group F) all win, then two third-placed groups would end on one level, which might be sufficient for Scotland to squeeze by way of on two.
Hungary: They can not end within the prime two and should beat Scotland to have any probability of going by way of as one of many 4 greatest third-placed groups. Three factors could be sufficient however Hungary might have to spice up their purpose distinction to make sure.
Scotland vs Hungary newest Euro 2024 build-up
16:45 , Jamie Braidwood
John McGinn on his viral dance strikes after arriving at Scotland’s coaching camp in Bavaria. “We acquired instructed we had been going to a welcome get together which I assumed was going to be quite a bit quieter than it was.
“I attempted to be humorous and impersonate the man in entrance of the boys and I acquired what I deserved when he grabbed my arm and put me in entrance of the boys however I simply needed to embrace it and my dancing was horrendous as at all times.
“The locals have been superb, excellent spot, superb lodge, sensible pitch and delightful surroundings. There’s no higher place to arrange.
“After we had been leaving as we speak they stated ‘let’s come again right here and have one other week, or two, or three’.”
Scotland vs Hungary newest Euro 2024 build-up
16:00 , Jamie Braidwood
John McGinn says it could “imply every part” to be a part of the primary Scotland crew to make it by way of the group phases of a significant match and attain the last-16 of Euro 2024. The Scotland No 7 stated it could repay the religion of the Tartan Military.
“The best way the followers have carried out themselves, I don’t know the way they handle to do it with all of the drink they’re consuming, however I feel you see the messages from folks in Germany, it makes you proud to be Scottish, have them supporting us,” McGinn stated.
“They’ve accomplished their a part of the job and it’s as much as us to ship them dwelling with extra unforgettable recollections. We actually thank them for all of the help, it’s been unbelievable. That anthem on Wednesday was the very best I’ve ever heard and hopefully it may be even higher tomorrow night time.”
The subsequent Toni Kroos? How Adam Wharton can turn into the answer to England’s midfield headache
15:15 , Jamie Braidwood
There was a second initially of the month when Gareth Southgate thought-about the kind of participant England haven’t had throughout his reign, thought-about the way forward for their midfield, within the youthful mates of Adam Wharton and Kobbie Mainoo, and reached for the kind of comparability that may apply strain. He namechecked Toni Kroos and Luka Modric. And if there was a caveat, saying they lacked the expertise of one of many sport’s most embellished double acts, it was reward nonetheless.
There was a second earlier within the week when Southgate invited somewhat extra mockery, saying England lacked a pure substitute for Kalvin Phillips. For Wharton, a 20-year-old who started the 12 months taking part in within the Championship for Blackburn and who might be parachuted into England’s failing midfield in Euro 2024, the duty could also be to emulate Actual Madrid’s move masters, but additionally the extra prosaic abilities of the Manchester Metropolis misfit.
No strain there, then. Not that Wharton appears to really feel any. He approaches a dialog in a considerate approach that mirrors his type of play. He brings quiet confidence but additionally modesty. “I don’t essentially take a look at myself being particular or something like that,” he stated. “It’s simply the best way I play.”
Richard Jolly has the newest from the England camp
The subsequent Kroos? How Wharton can clear up England’s midfield headache
Scotland vs Hungary newest Euro 2024 build-up
14:30 , Jamie Braidwood
John McGinn revealed a sporting break up within the household forward of Scotland’s crunch Euro 2024 sport in opposition to Hungary in Stuttgart on Sunday, writes Ronnie Esplin.
The Aston Villa midfielder has a household hyperlink with Hungary which provides one other little bit of spice to the ultimate Group A sport, the place a win for Steve Clarke’s facet will possible ship them to the knockout phases of a significant match for the primary time.
McGinn, talking in Stuttgart, stated: “My uncle Joe and my little cousins Mark and Tamas dwell in Hungary, the boys had been born in Scotland however they’re half Hungarian.
“Considered one of them needs Scotland to win, one among them needs Hungary to win. My uncle Joe stated that this morning – I hope younger Tamas is unhappy tomorrow night time.
“They’re large supporters of mine, it’s good for them to share the identical surname however among the boys of their faculty don’t imagine it. They had been over for the Liverpool sport and so they had been extra occupied with huge (Dominik) Szoboszlai than their huge cousin.
“It’s a pleasant contact for the sport tomorrow however full focus is on getting by way of.”
Lukaku and De Bruyne embody the very best and worst of Belgium in very important win
13:50 , Jamie Braidwood
Romelu Lukaku stood together with his again not solely to purpose, however to the raucous mass of crimson behind it. From someplace inside that throng, a plume of pink smoke billowed in the direction of the roof of the stadium. It would as nicely have been a warning to Romania, however only one minute into this crucial Euro 2024 conflict, they didn’t have time to heed it.
Lukaku, so usually maligned for his endeavours with Belgium, executed his hold-up to perfection, warding off Andrei Burca and cushioning the ball into the stride of Youri Tielemans. The midfielder did the remainder, driving the ball low and arduous previous Florin Nita.
A lot of the final decade will need to have felt like a footballing nightmare for Belgium, however right here was a dream begin in Cologne. After the beginning of the week introduced nice concern for Domenico Tedesco’s facet, with a (supposedly) surprising 1-0 loss to Slovakia, the top of the week at the least introduced hope. Following this 2-0 win for Belgium, all 4 groups in Group E possess three factors. Belgium are prime on purpose distinction.
By Alex Pattle in Dusseldorf
Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne embody the very best and worst of Belgium in very important win
Scotland vs Hungary newest Euro 2024 build-up
13:15 , Jamie Braidwood
Scotland supervisor Steve Clarke on the risk posed by Hungary, who must win stand an opportunity of reaching the last-16.
“When you take a look at their report the previous few years, they’ve been constructing in the direction of this,” Clarke stated. “A superb coach, nicely organised, good self-discipline with out the ball, a superb risk with the ball.
“They’ve acquired gifted gamers however hopefully we are able to stifle them. We’re anticipating a troublesome sport and I’m positive the Hungarians are additionally anticipating a troublesome sport from us.
“We’re two comparable groups, two comparable line-ups and two comparable programs, hopefully ours is barely higher than theirs.”
The Cristiano Ronaldo circus provokes a critical query over Portugal’s Euro 2024 hopes
12:30 , Jamie Braidwood
As one man took centre stage in a circus, a correctly critical crew acquired on with the enterprise of convincingly successful soccer matches round him. Is that this to be the story of Portugal at Euro 2024?
Maybe it truly is the signal of a brand new crew that, as a purpose stood at Cristiano Ronaldo’s mercy, he shockingly handed for an additional participant to attain. It wasn’t the one second the place he threw again the years. There was additionally the second when he beat a defender with a step-over to cross, one thing he hasn’t truly accomplished in perhaps a decade.
For all that, such contributions had been largely on the fringes of a sport, which was already received by the Selecao’s extra influential fashionable gamers, although there is no such thing as a doubting the primary occasion of Roberto Martinez’s facet.
By Miguel Delaney in Dortmund
The Ronaldo circus provokes a critical query over Portugal’s Euro 2024 hopes
Scotland vs Hungary newest Euro 2024 build-up
11:45 , Jamie Braidwood
Scotland supervisor Steve Clarke on trying to repay the religion of the Tartan Military by reaching an historic place within the knockout phases of Euro 2024.
“The entire match is a way of event. For Scotland, the primary main abroad match since 1998. I used to be nonetheless taking part in then, that was a very long time in the past.
“You’ll be able to see how a lot the supporters out listed here are having fun with themselves. I’m positive the 5 million at dwelling are additionally engrossed within the match. It’s not nearly this sport, it’s about all of the video games.
“We all know we now have to win the sport to progress to the following spherical and that’s what we goal to do. Nothing besides three factors for us is what we’re considering.
“We have to get three factors to at the least end third within the group and we’ll see the place that takes us within the competitors.”
Scotland vs Hungary newest Euro 2024 build-up
11:00 , Jamie Braidwood
Now for the arduous half. Scotland nonetheless require a victory – when the one win they’ve managed in 11 makes an attempt was in opposition to Gibraltar – however the battling nature of their efficiency in opposition to Switzerland restored hope and unlocked the “actual Scotland” following a troublesome run of kind since qualifying.
Clarke’s facet regarded themselves once more, with John McGinn main Scotland’s press from the entrance, placing himself about. Throughout the first couple of minutes in opposition to Switzerland, McGinn crashed right into a problem after which chased Andy Robertson’s fast throw-in down the road to win a nook: the Tartan Military went berserk.
And but Scotland want extra if they’re to beat Hungary. “Tremendous John McGinn”, the participant the Tartan Military seems to be as much as like no different, has been a disappointment at Euro 2024 after such a formidable season with Aston Villa within the Premier League.
The chants in honour of Scotland’s No 7 have stuffed city squares, prepare stations and beer halls throughout Germany for the reason that begin of the Euros, however McGinn’s influence has to this point been lacking on the pitch.
There’s extra to the attacking midfielder than graft and bustle, however two quiet shows on the ball haven’t allowed him to showcase his different qualities in possession, resembling his capacity to show and drive beneath strain. It has been too simple to shut off Scotland’s key man. McGinn was stored to twenty touches in every of Scotland’s opening two video games in opposition to Germany and Switzerland, with the 29-year-old finishing simply six passes in opposition to the Swiss.
Scotland vs Hungary newest Euro 2024 build-up
10:15 , Jamie Braidwood
Steve Clarke on Scotland’s build-up to a cruicial conflict in opposition to Hungary:
“There was quite a lot of restoration, quite a lot of relaxation, hopefully some good info for the gamers,” he stated. “We had a very good coaching session this morning and after they cross the white line they should put that info into apply and hopefully you see the outcomes on the finish.
“The gamers have gotten a hell of much more expertise. If we are able to qualify extra frequently for these tournaments, you perceive what you’re doing. I feel we’ve accomplished quite a lot of issues proper this time that perhaps we didn’t get fairly proper the final time [at Euro 2020].
“Hopefully once we get to the final sport the proof of the pudding is within the consuming should you like, in order that’s what we’re after. Hopefully we go to the match tomorrow and we do what we’re good at. If we try this we’ve acquired an opportunity.”
Scotland vs Hungary newest Euro 2024 build-up
09:30 , Jamie Braidwood
This time, it’s historical past. Euro 2024 started with Graeme Souness, lambasting the dearth of high quality in a Scotland facet discovered to be out of its depth. Scotland might finish Euro 2024 having achieved what Souness and the golden technology led by himself and Kenny Dalglish couldn’t, by reaching the knockout phases of a world match for the primary time. Earlier than a ball was kicked, Scotland and supervisor Steve Clarke would have gladly accepted the place they discover themselves in now: beat Hungary in Stuttgart on Sunday night time and they’ll attain the magic four-point mark that ought to be sufficient to undergo to the last-16.
If the group phases of the 24-team Euros come to showcase a category divide between the haves and the have-nots — as pre-tournament favourites France and England undergo the motions whereas a variety of countries much less accustomed to the massive stage, from Slovakia and Romania to Turkey and Albania, present the color by seizing their alternative — Scotland’s gamers have an opportunity to put in writing themselves into legend with a single win. That has been the purpose since arriving in Germany virtually two weeks in the past.
Preview of an enormous night time in Stuttgart
Scotland want the actual John McGinn to show up if they’re to make Euro 2024 historical past
Scotland vs Hungary newest Euro 2024 build-up
08:45 , Jamie Braidwood
Steve Clarke hopes classes have been realized forward of Scotland’s crunch Group A sport in opposition to Hungary in Stuttgart at Euro 2024, writes Ronnie Esplin.
The Scots have only one level from their first two matches in opposition to Germany and Switzerland however a win in opposition to Hungary would virtually actually see Scotland into the knockout phases of a significant match for the primary time.
Clarke and his facet had been in the identical state of affairs within the delayed Euro 2020 after dropping to the Czech Republic and drawing with England however they fell nicely quick of their closing sport, dropping 3-1 to Croatia at Hampden Park.
Nevertheless, the Scotland boss believes he and his squad have used the intervening years properly.
“We really feel good,” stated Clarke. “We thought it’d come right down to needing to get one thing out of the final sport within the group. We’ve been on this place earlier than on the final match however hopefully we are able to present that we’ve realized just a few classes.”
Scotland vs Hungary newest Euro 2024 build-up
08:20 , Jamie Braidwood
Euro 2024 arrives on the closing spherical of the group stage to determine who will undergo to the knockouts. In addition to the highest two groups in every of the six teams, the 4 greatest third-placed groups can even progress to make up the last-16, with the remaining eight nations minimize from the match.
Up first is Group A, as Scotland try to assert a spot within the knockout phases of a world match for the primary time of their historical past in opposition to Hungary. Scotland had been thrashed by Germany of their opening sport earlier than bouncing again in opposition to Switzerland, with a victory over Hungary in Stuttgart wanted to make sure of qualification – though an anxious wait could also be required even when Steve Clarke’s facet do decide up a vital three factors.
Up to now two editions of the European Championship the place the 24-team format has been used, 4 factors has at all times been sufficient as a third-placed crew to progress to the last-16. Whereas three factors has sometimes been enough, it doesn’t assure a spot within the subsequent spherical. Two factors was not sufficient to complete as one of many 4 greatest third-placed groups at Euro 2016 or Euro 2020, however there’s a approach wherein it might be potential at Euro 2024.
There are specific to be loads of twists and turns in retailer as the ultimate spherical of fixtures are performed out, with each matches in every of the teams kicking off concurrently throughout the following 4 evenings. Right here’s how the teams are trying, in addition to the all-important permutations and the rating of the third-placed groups at Euro 2024.
What do Scotland must undergo? Euro 2024 group permutations defined
Scotland vs Hungary newest Euro 2024 build-up
08:19 , Jamie Braidwood
Prediction
Scotland must play an ideal sport in opposition to Hungary and might’t afford among the moments of inaccuracy that just about value them in opposition to Switzerland. However Scotland managed to show a nook following their disastrous opening night time, and have the assumption that they will get the job accomplished. Scotland 1-0 Hungary
Scotland vs Hungary newest Euro 2024 build-up
08:18 , Jamie Braidwood
Predicted line-ups
Scotland XI: Gunn; Hendry, Hanley, McKenna; Ralston, Gilmour, McGregor, Robertson; McTominay, McGinn; Adams
Hungary XI: Gulacsi; Fiola, Orban, Dardai; Bolla, A. Nagy, Schafer, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Sallai; Varga
Scotland vs Hungary newest Euro 2024 build-up
08:17 , Jamie Braidwood
What’s the Scotland crew information?
Kieran Tierney is out of Euro 2024 after he was stretchered off in opposition to Switzerland with a hamstring harm, with the left-back already returning to membership Arsenal for additional evaluation. Tierney is probably going to get replaced on the left facet of Scotland’s again three by Scott McKenna, until Steve Clarke decides to vary the form and swap to 4 on the again.
Ryan Porteous stays suspended however Clarke discovered a greater stability within the crew in opposition to Switzerland with Billy Gilmour introduced into midfield, permitting Scott McTominay and John McGinn to push additional ahead. Scotland must win, so Clarke could also be tempted to call a extra attacking facet, however the pressured alteration of McKenna for Tierney might be the one change.
Scotland vs Hungary newest Euro 2024 build-up
08:16 , Jamie Braidwood
When is Scotland vs Hungary?
The match can be performed at 8pm BST on Sunday 23 June on the MHPArena in Stuttgart.
What TV channel is it on?
Scotland vs Hungary can be proven on BBC One, BBC Scotland and the BBC iPlayer, with protection kicking off at 7pm. You’ll find a full record of which channel is exhibiting every match right here.
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08:15 , Jamie Braidwood
Scotland might be getting ready to historical past at Euro 2024 as they wait to face Hungary within the closing spherical of group video games in Group A.
Steve Clarke’s facet know a win would take them to 4 factors, and with the 4 best-performing third-placed groups qualifying for the final 16, victory in opposition to Hungary could be sufficient to safe a spot within the spherical of 16.
Hungary, who sit backside of Group A on zero factors, know themselves {that a} win would give them a slim probability of creating the following spherical, regardless of bruising defeats to Switzerland and hosts Germany.
So, with each groups realizing that nothing however a win will do, count on fireworks in Stuttgart as either side look to stake their declare to a spot within the final 16 at Euro 2024.
Observe the rating and all the newest updates from Scotland v Hungary beneath – plus the important thing occasions and response to Germany v Switzerland within the different sport in Group A: