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 document 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 received 9 factors,” France supervisor Laurent Bonadei stated. “We will be proud and happy. It was not straightforward, 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 very best defence, conceding only one aim.
“Sweden are going to be a troublesome staff to beat. They're well-balanced and stable,” 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 – profitable by one aim in all three video games.
Nonetheless, they've been environment friendly in entrance of aim, scoring eight occasions – their highest-ever group-stage complete.
