Euro 2024: Kante Shines as France Edge Austria, Romania Thrash Ukraine, Slovakia Stun Belgium

France opened their Euro 2024 campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Austria, with N'Golo Kante‘s vintage midfield performance earning praise from Roy Keane and Didier Deschamps.

Meanwhile, Romania announced their intent by securing a commanding 3-0 win against Ukraine, with Nicolae Stanciu scoring a spectacular goal to set the tone for an impressive victory.

In another surprise result, Slovakia shocked Belgium with a 2-1 win, becoming the second-ever team in European Championships history to start a game with three players aged 35 or older, demonstrating that age is just a number in competitive football.

The opening matches of Euro 2024 have provided thrilling football and unexpected outcomes, setting the stage for an exciting tournament ahead.