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Slovakia and Romania face a crucial encounter in Group E of the UEFA European Championships, with both teams vying for a spot in the last 16. Slovakia, currently third in the group, need a win to guarantee progression, while Romania could potentially top the group with a victory or secure advancement with a draw.

Slovakia (FIFA Rank: #48) pulled off the first big shock of Euro 2024, and statistically one of the biggest upsets in European Championship history, as they beat Belgium 1-0 in their opening game. They have now put themselves in pole position to reach the knockout stage from Group E, and though they needed a helping hand or two from VAR to get over the line against Belgium, the victory only extended an impressive record under the tutelage of Francesco Calzona.

After co-hosting in 2000, Belgium had to wait 16 years before returning to the European Championship, though this is now their third straight finals appearance with the fabled "Golden Generation" reaching the quarter-finals at the last two editions. However, a group stage exit at the 2022 World Cup proved a wake-up call, with a much younger squad selected by new manager Domenico Tedesco for his first major tournament in charge.