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Every international tournament worth its salt is incomplete without a Group of Death and Euro 2020 is no exception. While other groups in the tournament are likely to bear witness to some interesting clashes, none can come close to the potential blockbuster that is Group F.
France, Germany, and Portugal are three of the biggest teams in Europe at the moment and will stake their claims to silverware this summer. The continental giants will have to overcome their first hurdle by securing qualification, however, and topping Group F will be no mean feat.
France, Germany, and Portugal lock horns in Group F at Euro 2020
Group F of Euro 2020 will likely feature some of the best matches in the group stages of this competition. France and Portugal, in particular, have some of the most lethal attacking players in Europe at the moment and will be intent on scything through their opponents this month.
The group will also bear witness to some of the biggest names in European football with Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Bruno Fernandes, and Thomas Muller battling it out on the pitch. The Euros have always featured interesting and competitive groups but this year's Group F is arguably the pick of the lot.
France and Portugal are two of the frontrunners going into the competition and have forged excellent squads over the past two years. Portugal pulled off a sensational victory against Les Bleus in the Euro 2016 final and will look forward to their game against Didier Deschamps' side at Euro 2020.
Joachim Low's new-look Germany are also a part of Group D and will look to prove their mettle at the Euros. Germany have overcome a difficult transitional period in recent years and will now be intent on stamping their authority on this competition.
Hungary are the dark horses of the group at the moment and have their work cut out for them in the coming weeks. In this article, we take a look at each team in Group F of the competition and assess their chances of qualifying for the knock-outs this summer.
France
France have one of the strongest squads going into Euro 2020 and have bundles of talent in their ranks. Didier Deschamps has assembled an incredibly well-balanced squad in recent months and will have to make the best use of the players in his squad to guide Les Bleus to glory.
Karim Benzema had an injury scare against Bulgaria last week but should be available before the start of the tournament. France have no reason to worry, however, with the likes of Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann, and Kylian Mbappe firing on all cylinders at the moment.
France also have an impressive midfield unit with Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante pulling the strings. Deschamps also has a strong bench with a number of impact players and will be disappointed if his side fails to top the group.
Manager: Didier Deschamps
Key Players: Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, Karim Benzema, Paul Pogba, N'Golo Kante
Predicted finish in Group F: 1st
Portugal
As far as attacking flair at Euro 2020 is concerned, Portugal are well and truly blessed. With Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes in their ranks, the Iberian giants are capable of swatting European defences aside and can potentially emerge as favourites to win the tournament.
Portugal are the reigning Euro champions and will want to replicate their astonishing 2016 campaign this summer. While the Iberian giants have always enjoyed the luxury of fielding a star-studded attack, their defence and midfield are also stacked with options this year and provide Fernando Santos' side with a distinct cutting edge.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been a prolific goalscorer for Portugal and his form will be key to the team's success. Renato Sanches and Ruben Dias have also been excellent for their respective clubs this season and will now have to step up in their country's colours at Euro 2020.
Manager: Fernando Santos
Key Players: Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva, Renato Sanches
Predicted finish in Group F: 2nd
Germany
Germany have experienced a difficult transitional period in recent years and have a massive point to prove at Euro 2020 this year. Die Mannschaft were humiliated at the 2018 World Cup and the subsequent inquisition has had a seemingly lasting impact on the team's fortunes.
Germany were humbled by Spain in the UEFA Nations League last year but have managed to revive their fortunes in recent months. Joachim Low has opted to bring some much-needed experience back into his squad and has consequently managed to bring the best out of his prodigious youngsters ahead of Euro 2020.
With France and Portugal in the mix, Germany will find it difficult to secure a top-two finish in Group F. The third-placed teams will participate in playoffs this year, however, and Die Mannschaft should be able to make it to the next round.
Manager: Joachim Low
Key Players: Thomas Muller, Joshua Kimmich, Manuel Neuer, Mats Hummels, Toni Kroos
Predicted finish in Group F: 3rd
Hungary
With three European behemoths in their group, Hungary face a daunting challenge at Euro 2020. The Magyars can pack a punch on their day but will need a miracle to secure qualification from a group that features some of the best players on the continent.
That being said, Hungary are perfectly capable of pulling off a series of upsets and have some impressive players in their squad. Adam Szalai can be a lethal goalscorer on his day and will have to be at his prolific best as Hungary look to make the impossible happen this year.
Hungary have a rich footballing legacy but have not made much of an impact on international tournaments since the turn of the century. If Marco Rossi is able to pull a rabbit out of his hat and take Hungary into the knock-outs, a match against the Magyars could potentially turn into slippery ground.
Manager: Marco Rossi
Key Players: Adam Szalai, Peter Gulacsi, Willi Orban, Roland Sallai
Predicted finish in Group F: 4th
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