Belgium and Portugal look set for a blockbuster showdown in Seville at the start of the Euro 2020 knockout stages. The holders always have to be respected but it is the Red Devils who currently top the world rankings and are rated the more complete outfit.
France lost to Portugal in the final of Euro 2016 on home turf but can gain some revenge by knocking the Navigators out of this tournament. Both teams suffered frustrating results in the second round of Euro 2020 Group F games but Les Bleus look better placed to bounce back.
The pressure is on Germany to chase victory when facing Portugal in Euro 2020 Group F and that could play into the hands of the holders. Die Mannschaft looked vulnerable on the break versus France and their next opponents are not short of counter-attacking pace either.
Holders Portugal head into Euro 2020 as a team at the top of their game and can make light of facing Hungary on their home turf in Budapest. The Magyars have never beaten the Navigators in 13 attempts and the balance of power is very much in favour of the visiting team at present.
Portugal conclude the Euro 2020 warm-up matches when entertaining Israel and are worthy favourites to come out on top in Lisbon. The Navigators look ready to mount a strong defence of the trophy they lifted five years ago, boasting a talented and settled side.
Any debate about which nation will win the European Championship will naturally centre around the relative strengths and weaknesses of each squad and their key players. However, an often-overlooked factor is the Euro 2020 draw itself.
If good things come to those who wait then fans of international football are in for a treat this summer at Euro 2020. The tournament was postponed due to the continent being in lockdown last year but on June 11 it is finally set to kick off. In anticipation we have looked back at how each of the 24 Euro 2020 teams qualified for the tournament.
Portugal have been handed what looks a pretty straightforward start to the defence of their European Championship crown when entertaining Ukraine. The visitors, now coached by Andriy Shevchenko, are no mugs but they have always tended to struggle up front when coming up against elite-level nations.
With the UEFA Nations League now on hold until the summer, the England national team can turn its attention to the qualifying campaign for Euro 2020. Ahead of the first matches kicking off later this week, we’ve analysed data on every qualifying campaign since Euro 96 to see what might be in store for Gareth Southgate’s young side.