Match Preview And Live Commentary

Italy Begin Euro 2024 Title Defense Against Albania

Match Preview and Live Commentary

Italy, the reigning European champions, will kick off their Euro 2024 campaign against Albania in their Group B opener on June 15, 2024. The match will be the first of the tournament's second day and will be played at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

Italy: Favorites in Group B

Italy enters the tournament as the clear favorites to win Group B. The Azzurri have won two of the last three European Championships and are currently ranked second in the FIFA World Rankings. They will be looking to make a strong start to their title defense and will be confident of victory against Albania.

Albania: Underdogs with a Point to Prove

Albania are ranked 66th in the FIFA World Rankings and are considered to be underdogs in Group B. However, they will be determined to make a statement against Italy and will be hoping to cause an upset. Albania has never won a match at a European Championship, and they will be desperate to break that duck against Italy.