German referee Felix Zwayer has been selected to oversee the opening match of EURO 2024 between Italy and Albania. The game is set to take place in Dortmund on Saturday at 20.00 UK time. Zwayer, who is 43 years old and hails from Berlin, has previously officiated two matches involving Italy at the senior level. These include a 1-1 draw with Poland in September 2018 and a 5-2 victory over North Macedonia in November 2023 during the EURO 2024 qualifiers.
Assisting Zwayer on the field will be Stefan Lupp and Marco Achmuller, with Daniel Siebert acting as the fourth official. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for the match will be Bastian Dankert, completing the team of German officials. This will be Zwayer’s first time officiating an Albania match, adding to the anticipation surrounding the upcoming fixture.
In addition to the Italy vs. Albania match, the group stage of EURO 2024 will also feature Spain facing off against Croatia earlier on the same day. The referee for that match will be England’s Michael Oliver. With the tournament in full swing, football fans can expect an exciting start to the competition as top teams battle it out on the field.
As the tournament progresses, teams will be looking to secure crucial victories to advance to the later stages. With experienced referees like Felix Zwayer at the helm, the matches are sure to be officiated with precision and fairness. Stay tuned for more updates and thrilling moments as EURO 2024 unfolds across various cities in Europe. The stage is set, and the teams are ready to showcase their talent on the grand stage of international football.