All four opening matches in Groups A and B of the 2024 Euro Cup have concluded, with the BBC highlighting the records that have already been set so far.
With just four games played, the tournament has gotten off to an exhilarating start. Germany thrashed Scotland 5-1, Switzerland defeated Hungary 3-1, Spain overpowered Croatia 3-0, and Italy staged a 2-1 comeback victory against Albania. The 16 goals scored are the most in the opening round of a Euro Cup or World Cup since 1976.
Three out of the first four matches of this Euro Cup saw at least three goals scored in the first halves, a feat that occurred only twice in the entire 2020 Euro Cup and more times only in the 2004 Euro Cup (four times). With 47 matches still to be played, this record seems poised to fall.
Albania scored against Italy just 23 seconds into the match, marking their second goal in major tournaments and the fastest goal in Euro Cup history.
The starting lineup for Italy against Albania had an average age of 26 years and 287 days, making it the youngest Euro Cup starting XI since 1988.
In the Spain vs. Croatia game, Yamar, aged 16, made history as the youngest player to appear and provide an assist in the Euro Cup.
Hungarian midfielder Szoboszlai, at 23 years and 234 days, became the youngest captain in Euro Cup history during their match against Switzerland.
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