Hungarian forward Barnabas Varga has been confirmed to be in stable condition following a serious injury he sustained during the match against Scotland at Euro 2024.

After a frightening incident on the field, the Hungarian Football Federation officially announced that forward Barnabas Varga is currently in a “stable” and “conscious” condition. This comes as a relief after the harrowing moment Varga experienced during Hungary’s match against Scotland in the Euro 2024 group stage.

The incident occurred during a crucial match at the Stuttgart Arena. Varga, a 29-year-old striker playing for Ferencvaros, collided heavily with Scotland’s goalkeeper Angus Gunn. The impact was severe enough that Varga had to be stretchered off the field, leaving an atmosphere of concern and tension throughout the stadium.

The Hungarian Football Federation swiftly issued their initial statement after the incident: “Barnabas Varga’s condition is stable! The Ferencvaros player is currently in one of the hospitals in Stuttgart! We will inform you immediately of any news regarding his condition!” This announcement helped alleviate some of the worries among fans and Varga’s teammates.

Many fans expressed relief and sent quick recovery wishes to Varga on social media platforms. One user wrote: “Great news, hope he recovers quickly.” Another shared: “That was terrifying, and I’m really glad he’s okay.” Prayers and hopes for Varga’s speedy recovery flooded across social media.

Due to the seriousness of the collision, the match had to be extended by an additional 10 minutes of stoppage time. This provided Hungary an opportunity to score a decisive goal in the final minutes through Kevin Csoboth, securing a 1-0 victory over Scotland.

The incident also sparked some controversy regarding television broadcasting. BBC issued an apology after airing the collision live on television. Presenter Gabby Logan explained that replaying the incident was beyond the network’s control and they cut away as soon as possible. Logan also referenced new regulations implemented following the Christian Eriksen incident three years prior.

Hungary’s victory propelled them to third place in the group standings with three points, opening up a chance to advance to the knockout stage as one of the best third-place teams. However, their final fate will only be determined after the conclusion of the group stage matches.

Meanwhile, in Group A, Germany surged to the top of the table followed by Switzerland. The host team secured a dramatic draw against Switzerland thanks to a late goal by forward Niclas Fullkrug, who plays for Borussia Dortmund, ensuring their entry into the Round of 16 as Group A leaders.