The Waldstadion currently known as the Deutsche Bank Park for sponsorship purposes, and formerly known as the Commerzbank-Arena, is a retractable roof sports stadium in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany. The home stadium of the football club Eintracht Frankfurt, it was opened in 1925. The stadium has been upgraded several times since then; the most recent remodelling was its redevelopment as a football-only stadium in preparation for the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup and 2006 FIFA World Cup. With a capacity of 51,500 spectators for league matches and 48,500 for American football and international matches, it is among the ten largest football stadiums in Germany. The stadium was one of the nine venues of 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, and hosted four matches including the final.
Slovakia has made its mark on the UEFA European Championship three times as an independent nation since the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993. Their debut appearance occurred in 2016, followed by subsequent qualifications for the Euro Cup 2020 and the upcoming Euro 2024 tournaments. In the 2016 edition, Slovakia secured direct qualification by finishing second in their qualifying group, earning a spot in Pot 3 for the end-stage draw held on December 12, 2015.
The challenging Group B of UEFA Euro 2016 featured England, Russia, Wales, and Slovakia. Notably, Russia was the only former European champion in the group, having won as the Soviet Union in 1960. This tournament marked the debut of both Wales and Slovakia in the European Championship, with matches played from June 11 to June 20, 2016.
While Slovakia made a promising start in the Euro 2024, their momentum dwindled when they faced the formidable Spain. Despite opening the tournament with a victory against Poland, Stefan Tarkovic's team struggled to maintain their attacking rhythm, and the crucial point needed against Spain on Matchday 3 proved elusive.
Looking ahead to UEFA Euro 2024, Group E is scheduled to unfold from June 17 to June 26, 2024. The group comprises Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, and the winner of the play-offs. This sets the stage for another chapter in Slovakia's European Championship journey, presenting new challenges and opportunities on the football stage.