In France, the biggest summer event continues - the 2016 European Football Championship. From June 10 to the same day in July, football fans will enjoy the hottest matches in 10 French cities. For the first time in the tournament's history, 24 teams are competing instead of 16.
The most visited football portal in the country, EuroFootball.com, will provide its visitors with the hottest news from France until the end of the championship. Every day, constantly updated news will be provided.
At 12:30 today, the last two matches will take place in Group A. France's football players, who have secured a spot in the quarterfinals, will face Switzerland at 22:00, while at the same time Romania and Albania will compete for a place in the next stage. It should be noted that three teams have theoretical chances of reaching the quarterfinals from this group.
Predicted lineups:
France: Lloris; Sagna, Rami, Koscielny, Evra/Digne; Pogba, Cabaye, Matuidi/Sissoko; Griezmann, Gignac, Payet.
Switzerland: Sommer; Lichtsteiner, Schär, Djourou, Rodríguez; Behrami, Džemaili, Xhaka; Shaqiri, Seferović, Mehmedi.
Romania: Tătărușanu; Săpunaru, Chiricheș, Grigore, Raț; Prepeliță, Hoban; Torje, Stanciu, Stancu; Alibec.
Albania: Berisha; Hysaj, Cana, Mavraj, Agolli; Lila, Xhaka, Kaçe, Abrashi, Lenjani; Sadiku.
At 12:30, the best player of the match between Portugal and Austria was recognized as midfielder Joao Moutinho. The Portugal national team player was very active in the midfield, created many opportunities, and himself had several chances to score.
At 12:30, the Eiffel Tower was lit up in the colors of Belgium.
In Group F, where Hungary, Portugal, Iceland, and Austria are playing, the situation is very interesting. No team has secured a spot in the quarterfinals yet, so the last round should see fierce competition. Hungarians are currently in the best position.
So far, there is no top scorer with the most goals in the European Championship. Five attacking footballers (Gareth Bale, Alvaro Morata, Romelu Lukaku, Dimitri Payet, Stancu) have scored two goals each.
Before the crucial group stage match, the Czech Republic national team received some bad news. Team captain Tomas Rosicky will miss the championship due to a thigh injury.
Portugal national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo was one of the most active players in the match against Austria, but after numerous attempts, he struggled to make accurate shots on goal.
