Hungary will face Switzerland in their opening match of EURO 2024, as Dominik Szoboszlai establishes a new record. The top players from each teams will take the field. Coach Marco Rossi will start midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai in the captaincy role for Hungary.

Szoboszlai became a legend during the European Championships thanks in large part to his captaincy of the match against Switzerland. At the age of 23, 7 months, and 21 days, the Liverpool player formally became the youngest captain in the history of the European Championship.Beginning in November 2022, Szoboszlai will wear the captain’s armband when representing Hungary at international level. When he was captain of the Hungarian national team at the tender age of 22, this midfielder also made a record. Another record was set by the Liverpool midfielder at this year’s EURO.

Szoboszlai expressed his happiness and pride in his record at a press conference held prior to Hungary’s first match. A few days ago, I found out that I have the opportunity to become the youngest player to wear the captain’s armband in a match at EURO,” the midfielder added.

I am deeply honored by this. I am grateful to coach Marco Rossi for putting his faith in me and allowing me to take charge of the Hungarian national squad for EURO 2024.

On the day that Szoboszlai became a legend, nevertheless, the Hungarian squad failed to impress. Hungary let in two goals in the opening half of their match against Switzerland. For his part, Szoboszlai struggled throughout the first half.