Germany Thrashes Scotland 5-1 in Euro 2024 Opener

Florian Wirtz Scores First Goal of the Tournament

Florian Wirtz scored the first goal of Euro 2024, putting Germany up 1-0 against Scotland in the tournament opener on Friday. The goal came in the 27th minute, when Wirtz received a pass from Kai Havertz and fired a low shot into the bottom corner of the net from the top of the penalty area. It was Wirtz's first goal for Germany at the senior level.

Scotland Earns First Goal with Free Kick

Scotland pulled one back in the 70th minute with a free kick goal from John McGinn. It was Scotland's first goal of the tournament and McGinn's first international goal.

Germany's Biggest Euro Win Ever

Germany's 5-1 victory is their biggest ever in a European Championship match. The previous record was a 3-0 win over Russia in the 2008 semifinals.