Belgium vs. Ukraine confirmed lineups, starting 11, team news: Trossard set to replace suspended Lukebakio in Euro 2024 group finale

06-26-2024
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A thrilling finale to Group E at Euro 2024 could see either Ukraine or Belgium, the two leading contenders to qualify for the knockouts, suffer early elimination.

All four teams enter the final matchday tied on three points, with Slovakia and Romania playing at the same time as this game in Stuttgart.

Ukraine have the worst goal difference in the group, meaning they must win to guarantee qualification while Belgium know a draw will be enough to see them through to the next round.

The Red Devils bounced back from a shock 1-0 loss to Slovakia by beating Romania 2-0 on Sunday. In similar vein, Ukraine edged out Slovakia 2-1, having been stunned by Romania 3-0 to open their campaign.

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Belgium vs. Ukraine confirmed lineups, starting 11, team news

Dodi Lukebakio is suspended for Belgium which opened the door for Leandro Trossard's return to the starting XI.

On the injury front, Axel Witsel (adductor) and Thomas Meunier (thigh) did not play any part in the win over Romania and remain doubtful for Wednesday's showdown as well. Arthur Theate downplayed concerns over his fitness after being replaced in the 77th minute with a blow to the thigh and the Rennes defender was fit to start.

Despite his best efforts, the ball just will not cross the line for Belgium's all-time top scorer Romelu Lukaku at Euro 2024, who has seen three goals ruled out by VAR so far.

Belgium starting lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Casteels (GK) — Castagne, Faes, Vertonghen, Theate — Tielemans, Onana — Doku, De Bruyne, Trossard — Lukaku.

Injured: Witsel (adductor), Meunier (thigh)

Suspended: Lukebakio  

Ukraine boss Serhiy Rebrov switched to a 5-3-2 and welcomed Everton left-back Vitaliy Mykolenko back to the starting lineup after he missed their opening two games with a foot injury. Oleksandr Zinchenko drops to the bench, while Mykhailo Mudryk and Victor Tsygankov were absent from the matchday squad.

Roman Yaremchuk earned a recall after scoring the winner against Slovakia and partnered Artem Dovbyk in attack. The Girona striker finished the season as La Liga top scorer with 24 goals, but he has so far underwhelmed at Euros.

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Ukraine starting lineup (5-3-2 right to left): Trubin (GK) — Tymchyk, Zabarnyi, Svatok, Matviyenko, Mykolenko — Sudakov, Brazhko, Shaparenko — Yaremchuk, Dovbyk.

Injured: Mudryk, Tsygankov

Suspended: None

Belgium vs. Ukraine live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this Euro 2024 match across selected areas of the world's major regions:

  TV channel Streaming
USA FOX Fubo, Fox Sports app/website, ViX
Canada TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, TVA Sports  TVA+
UK BBC One BBC iPlayer/website
Australia  — Optus Sport
India Sony Ten 2, 3, 2HD, 3HD JioTV, Sony LIV

USA: Belgium vs. Ukraine from Stuttgart Arena will be televised in the United States on FOX, with Spanish-language streaming via ViX. The game is also available to stream on Fubo, which is currently offering a FREE seven-day trial. 

Radio coverage of the match can be followed on SiriusXM FC.

UK: This Belgium vs. Ukraine Euro 2024 match will be broadcast in the UK on BBC One. Streaming can be found on BBC iPlayer/website.

Canada: TSN and TVA (French) will be providing coverage of this match.

Australia: Australia's sole broadcaster for Euro 2024 is Optus Sport.

India: Euro 2024 matches are available to stream on JioTV and Sony LIV and Belgium vs. Ukraine can also be viewed on Sony Ten Network on TV.

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