Euro 2020 Groups & Biggest Games

As Euro 2020 fast approaches, we take a look at the six individual groups and a key match for each that you don’t want to miss.

Group F features the likes of Germany, France and Portugal which should produce some thrilling encounters in the group stage of the tournament and with Finland and North Macedonia making their Euro debuts, levels of passion and excitement amongst players and fans is set to be high.

Group A

Euro 2020 Group A
Turkey	Italy	Wales	Switzerland

Turkey v Italy – 11th June 21:00

Turkey v Italy
Turkey	7/1
Draw	3/1
Italy	13/25

Turkey v Italy is the opening game of Euro 2020 and will be watched by millions around the world. The opening ceremony will precede the game and with the Stadio Olimpico being at a minimum 25% capacity, there should be in excess of 20,000 fans to create the atmosphere the first game of the tournament deserves.

Italy have the home advantage in this match with it taking place in Rome and are the bookies favourites for the win. Turkey have lost every opening match in each European Championships tournament they’ve featured in and have also failed to beat Italy in their last ten meetings with them which adds to confidence in a win for Italy.

Group B

Euro 2020 Group B
Denmark	Finland	Belgium	Russia

Denmark v Finland – 12th June 18:00

Denmark vs Finland
Denmark	1/2
Draw	10/3
Finland	6/1

Denmark v Finland may not be a match that you’d rush to turn on the TV for but it shouldn’t be missed this time around. For Finland, Euro 2020 will be their first-ever major tournament in their 110-year history! They secured their place in this year’s tournament with a 3-0 win against Liechtenstein to finish runners up in their group behind Italy. Norwich City striker Teemu Pukki will feature for Finland and will hope to make an impact for his country who have played over 750 international fixtures to get to this point. They’re up against a Denmark side who they have met 60 times previously which may go to their advantage.

Group C

Euro 2020 Group C
Netherlands	Ukraine	Austria	North Macedonia

Austria v North Macedonia – 13th June 18:00

Austria vs North Macedonia
Austria	8/15
Draw	13/4
North Macedonia	6/1

Another match for the history books is Austria v North Macedonia in Group C. Similar to Finland, North Macedonia have never qualified for the Euros and will hope to make an impact in their opening match. It’s set to be a passionate performance for North Macedonia who will look to their 37-year-old captain and all-time top scorer, Goran Pandev for goals.

Group D

Euro 2020 Group D
England	Croatia	Scotland	Czech Republic

England  v Scotland – 18th June 21:00

England v Scotland
England	1/3
Draw	4/1
Scotland	9/1

England play Scotland in their second match of Euro 2020 and it is the fixture the nation will be looking forward to the most. The encounter between these two sides in Euro 1996 was an epic one with Paul Gascoigne scoring one of the most memorable England goals of all time. Scotland haven’t featured at the European Championships since that tournament and will be looking for revenge against their rivals. If they can secure an unlikely three points, it would give them much more hope in progressing past the group stages of the tournament – A task that they have failed to do in 11 attempts.

Group E

Euro 2020 Group E
Spain	Sweden	Poland	Slovakia

Spain v Poland – 19th June 21:00

Spain v Poland
Spain	1/2
Draw	39/11
Poland	6/1

Spain will be hosting Poland in Seville on 19th June in what could be a potentially tight match. Spain are the clear favourites but Poland will be looking towards Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski for hope as the 32-year-old features in his third Euros. Poland’s key man has bagged an impressive 47 goals in 39 matches this season for his Bundesliga club and if he’s able to bring with him his club form to Euro 2020, Poland could be in with a chance of progressing past the group stage. They’ll find it tough against a Spain side who have beaten them 4-2 and 3-0 in their only two meetings but with Lewandowski on the pitch, a surprise result is not out of the question.

Group F

Euro 2020 Group F
Hungary	Portugal	France	Germany

Portugal v France – 23rd June 21:00

Portugal v France
Portugal	58/19
Draw	9/4
France	6/5

In a repeat of the Euro 2016 final, Portugal meet France on 23rd June in one of the biggest clashes of the group stage fixtures. It’s the toughest of all six groups and so picking up points in this match is vital for both teams. Despite Portugal netting an extra-time winner against France five years ago to win the tournament, they’ll find it tough this time around against the World Cup holders. However, with Cristiano Ronaldo featuring, Portugal will still be seen as a threat.