Two Euro 2024 contenders eager to advance to the knockout stage begin their Group C journeys at the MHPArena , with Slovenia and Denmark facing off.

Slovenia

Denmark

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Securing second place in their qualifying group with a solid 22-point tally, Slovenia returns to Europe's premier international stage for the first time since their debut in 2000 as an independent nation following Yugoslavia's dissolution. Despite their previous group stage exit in that tournament, Slovenia, ranked 57th globally, has shown promising form lately, suffering just one defeat in their last 12 outings.

Under Kek's guidance, Slovenia enters the tournament on a six-match unbeaten streak, highlighted by a notable 2-0 victory over Portugal and wins against the United States, Kazakhstan, and Armenia. Their scoring consistency, extended to 12 consecutive matches with a recent 1-1 draw against Bulgaria in their final warm-up, underscores their readiness for Sunday's match against Denmark.

Denmark, on the other hand, enters Euro 2024 with mixed memories from their Euro 1992 triumph and a solid semi-final appearance in the delayed 2020 edition, where they impressed against England before a challenging exit in extra time. Despite a disappointing World Cup in Qatar, Kasper Hjulmand's team rebounded in qualifying, albeit with occasional setbacks against unexpected opponents like Kazakhstan and Northern Ireland.