Favourites earlier than the beginning of the match, Spain have laid down their marker by sweeping previous Portugal, Belgium and Italy.

The world champions scored 14 objectives – three greater than anybody else – to equal the group-stage file set by England at Euro 2022.

France, in the meantime, have made an announcement by successful Group D – considered the hardest group on the match.

“Initially we thought this group was a dying group and we bought 9 factors,” France supervisor Laurent Bonadei stated. “We will be proud and glad. It was not simple, however we made it.”

Sweden surpassed expectations in Group C as they gained all three video games and beat eight-tim European champions Germany to prime spot.

Peter Gerhardsson’s aspect completed the group stage with the perfect defence, conceding only one aim.

“Sweden are going to be a tough group to beat. They’re well-balanced and strong,” stated former Wales defender Danny Gabbidon.

Norway additionally took most factors, however doubts stay over their disjointed performances and defensive frailties after they narrowly scraped previous Switzerland, Finland and Iceland – successful by one aim in all three video games.

Nonetheless, they’ve been environment friendly in entrance of aim, scoring eight instances – their highest-ever group-stage whole.