Belgium take on Slovakia in their first Group E game of the 2024 European Championship in Germany.
While much of the so-called "Golden Generation" for the Red Devils has largely departed without any silverware, they still arrive in Germany with huge confidence.
Belgium are unbeaten in their past 15 matches under head coach Domenico Tedesco, who took over for Roberto Martinez in early 2023. That run includes warmup friendly victories over Montenegro and Luxembourg in the lead up to this tournament.
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They will next face the lowest-ranked nation in their group, Slovakia, in what should be a relatively straightforward starting match for their campaign, on paper.
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Belgium vs. Slovakia live stream, TV channel
| TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | FOX Sports 1 | Fubo USA, Fox Sports app/website, Sling TV |
| Canada | TSN4, TSN1, TVA Sports | TVA+ |
| UK | ITV1, STV Scotland | ITVX, STV Player |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Sony Ten 2, 3 | JioTV, Sony LIV |
USA: Belgium vs. Slovakia will be televised in the United States on the Fox Sports Network. The game is available to stream on Fubo which is currently offering a FREE seven-day trial. Sling TV offers an alternative streaming option.
Radio coverage of the match can be followed on SiriusXM FC.
UK: This Belgium vs. Slovakia Euro 2024 Group E match will be broadcast in the UK on ITV1 and STV Scotland. Streaming can be found on ITVX or STV Player.
BBC Radio 5 Live and TalkSport Radio UK will provide the radio coverage of the match.
Canada: Euro 2024 matches can be seen in Canada on TSN's respective TV channel and live streaming services. TVA will also be showing the 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. Sony Ten 2 and 3 will be showing the match on TV.
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What time is Belgium vs. Slovakia kickoff?
This European Championship match kicks off on Monday, June 17 at 6 p.m. local time in Frankfurt, Germany.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories around the globe:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA/Canada | Mon, Jun. 17 | 12 p.m. ET |
| USA/Canada | Mon, Jun. 17 | 9 a.m. PT |
| UK | Mon, Jun. 17 | 5 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Tue, Jun. 18 | 2 a.m. AEST |
| India | Mon, Jun. 17 | 9:30 p.m. IST |
Belgium vs. Slovakia lineups & team news
Golden Generation mainstays Eden Hazard and Toby Alderweireld are no longer involved in the Belgium national team setup, while Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was not included in the 26-man Euro 2024 squad due to injury.
The country's all-time leading goalscorer, Romelu Lukaku leads their attack, backed up by Manchester City duo Jeremy Doku and Kevin De Bruyne, and Arsenal's Leandro Trossard.
Belgium starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Casteels (GK) — Castagne, Faes, Zebast, Carrasco — Mangala, Onana — Doku, De Bruyne, Trossard — Lukaku.
Slovakia centre-back Denis Vavro has been passed fit to start and he partners Milan Skriniar at the heart of Slovakia's defence.
Despite recent injury concerns, Juraj Kucka is also back fit, while Robert Bozenik, who has seven goals for his national team, spearhead the attack.
Slovakia starting lineup (4-3-3): Dubravka (GK) — Pekarik, Vavro, Skriniar, Hancko — Kucka, Lobotka, Duda — Schranz, Bozenik, Haraslin
Belgium vs. Slovakia prediction
- Score prediction: Belgium 2-1 Slovakia
Despite being blessed with a lot of talent, Belgium have more often than not flattered to deceive in big tournaments. However, it would still be a huge surprise if they failed to open their Euro 2024 campaign with a win given their superior attacking quality, although Slovakia are certainly capable of making this a tricky contest.