The European Championships this year will take place in Germany. Some might think that it doesn't seem like four years have passed since the last edition of this tournament. That's because the pandemic pushed the last tournament back to 2021, so it has, in fact, only been three years.
Unless you're from these respective countries, it is unlikely that this game will be at the top of your agenda. These two teams won't care about that, though. For Georgia, they are entering this tournament for the first time as an independent nation, and whatever they achieve from this tournament should be considered a bonus.
Portugal are considered the favourite to top this group, but their task will be far from easy. Every team in their group has picked up a reputation for being tough to play against, no more so than Turkey, who have really impressed in recent times. It has been a considerable amount of time since a Turkish side was able to impact a major football tournament significantly, but this side will be hoping that all of this is about to change very soon.
Before a ball was kicked in Group F, it was widely believed that these two teams would be fighting for second place. Not everything goes according to plan, of course, which is what makes the European champions so exciting.
The European Championships 2024 are arguably more competitive than they have ever been, with a high number of games being hard to call. This game, however, is one of those rare occasions when the world expects one team to win while the other needs to relish in their role as the underdog.
Group D is a fantastic group. The competition is so tough that every game takes on added significance, with qualification guaranteed for nobody. With France in their group, the other teams might feel that only one place is up for grabs. Having said that, this is one of the most competitive groups in the tournament, so we will hold off on predicting qualification for any team.
France goes into this match as one of the favourites for the entire tournament. The French boast a star-studded squad with the perfect blend of youth and experience. With several of the best players in the world plying their trade throughout the elite European clubs, facing this French team can be very intimidating.