The tournament opens with a high-profile international meeting as Germany face the Netherlands, with Jürgen Klopp set for his first match in charge and Xavi also beginning his tenure on the opposing bench.
Key takeaways
- Germany and the Netherlands meet in one of the standout fixtures at the start of the competition.
- Klopp is prepared to make his coaching debut with the German national side.
- Xavi will also take charge of his first match in the tournament.
A new chapter on the touchline
The opening contest brings together two familiar European football nations at a moment of change. Germany begin under Klopp, whose first assignment comes immediately against Dutch opposition.
Across the technical area, Xavi likewise starts a new spell in the competition. The fixture therefore carries significance beyond the result, placing two debuting coaches in a major early tournament encounter.
Germany meet the Netherlands
Germany’s match with the Netherlands provides the first test of Klopp’s international project. With the tournament only just under way, the contest offers an early measure for both sides as they seek to establish themselves from the outset.
