In a thrilling opening day match, Switzerland emerged victorious with a 3-1 win against Hungary, securing all three points and positioning themselves closely behind Germany in the Group A rankings.

The match, held at Budapest’s Puskás Aréna, saw an early lead for Switzerland, with Granit Xhaka scoring a stunning goal in the 15th minute. Hungary responded with an equalizer from Ádám Szalai just before halftime, giving the home crowd a glimmer of hope.

However, Switzerland’s relentless pressure paid off in the second half. Breel Embolo restored the Swiss lead in the 62nd minute with a powerful header. The game was sealed by Xherdan Shaqiri, who netted a brilliant goal in the 80th minute, leaving Hungary unable to mount a comeback.

This victory places Switzerland in a strong position in Group A, just behind Germany, who also secured a win in their opening match. The Swiss team’s performance highlighted their tactical discipline and clinical finishing, setting a positive tone for their campaign.

Hungary, despite the spirited effort and home advantage, will need to regroup and strategize for their upcoming matches to stay competitive in the group.

The next round of fixtures promises more excitement, as Switzerland aims to maintain their momentum, and Hungary looks to bounce back from this early setback.