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 report set by England at Euro 2022.
France, in the meantime, have made a press release by profitable Group D – considered the hardest group on the match.
“Initially we thought this group was a demise group and we bought 9 factors,” France supervisor Laurent Bonadei mentioned. “We could be proud and glad. It was not simple, however we made it.”
Sweden surpassed expectations in Group C as they received all three video games and beat eight-tim European champions Germany to prime spot.
Peter Gerhardsson’s aspect completed the group stage with the most effective defence, conceding only one objective.
“Sweden are going to be a tough workforce to beat. They’re well-balanced and stable,” mentioned 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 – profitable by one objective in all three video games.
Nonetheless, they’ve been environment friendly in entrance of objective, scoring eight occasions – their highest-ever group-stage complete.
