Striker of the Swedish national team, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, became the oldest player in the history of the qualifying and final tournaments for the European Championship.
At the age of 41 years, 5 months and 21 days, Ibrahimovic faced Belgium in the first qualifying round match of Euro 2024. Before that, the oldest player in Euro history was Italian goalkeeper Dino Zoff. In 1983, when he was 41 years and 3 months old, he played against Sweden.
Remember the match that took place at the “Friends Arena” stadium in Stockholm, Finished Belgium victory 3:0.
Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku scored all three goals. The striker scored in the 35th, 49th and 83rd minutes. He was assisted twice by striker Dodi Lukebakio. A goal pass was given by striker Johan Bakayoko.
After the first match played, the Belgian team shares the first place with the Austrian team in the Group F qualifiers. Both teams scored three points each.
On March 27, the Swedish national team will face the Azerbaijan team. Belgium national team will face Germany national team on 28 March.