Group F is indeed "the group of death" of Euro 2020, made up of France, Germany and Portugal, being the last two world champions and the reigning European champion.
The Blues will nevertheless start favorites for the first place.
Hungary, fourth team in the pool, will try to create a surprise.
All of football's Europe is impatiently awaiting the meetings of Group F of Euro 2020, in which France finds itself with Germany and Portugal.
A group that weighs heavily in the balance, with six World Cups and as many European Nations Championships to their list.
There will be shocks every day: Germany-France on June 15, Portugal-Germany on June 19 and Portugal-France on June 23.
If it is difficult to clear a favorite in this group, securing the first place will be an advantage for the knockout stage.
Hungary, the last nation to have joined this "group of death", will try to play spoilers with two matches at home in Budapest.
Group F
France
Germany
Hungary
Portugal
The favorites: France, Germany, Portugal?
Very smart who can predict the final ranking of this group!
France nevertheless has the weapons to shine at the Euro, with an attacking trio Benzema-Griezmann-Mbappé feared by all.
First in their League of Nations group, the Blues are the team that all of Europe will want to overthrow from its pedestal.
Like Germany, still stunned by its elimination in the first round at the 2018 World Cup and revenge for its semi-final lost at Euro 2016 against France.
The Mannschaft is rebuilding itself but the young guard is still struggling to take over from Manuel Neuer, Thomas Muller or Toni Kroos, once again selected.
She will have the small advantage of playing her three home matches in Munich.
And of course Portugal, defending champion, who will also be closely scrutinized.
The Seleção das quinas will again count on its prodigy Cristiano Ronaldo, 36, and on new offensive assets such as midfielder Bruno Fernandes (26) or striker Diogo Jota (24).
The country that finishes first in this group stage will send a big message to the other title contenders and make it easier for itself by facing a group third (A, B or C) in the round of 16.
The little one: Hungary
It is to be forgotten that this group F consists of a fourth nation, with the three aforementioned mastodons.
Hungary is once again present at the Euro thanks to its victory in the final of the November 2019 play-offs against Iceland (2-1).
The Hungarians take advantage of the widening of the competition to 24 teams to return for the second time in a row, after a long scarcity between 1972 and 2016. This team presents a selection of players from the Bundesliga and its national championship.
The men of the Italian Marco Rossi, coach since 2018, will be able to rely on their public against France and Portugal since these two matches will be played in the Hungarian capital, in Budapest.
Players to watch: stars everywhere!
This group F is also particularly expected to see stars in disorder on the lawns.
The Germany-France shock, at the opening of this group, already reserves some fine oppositions.
German executives Thomas Muller, Mats Hummels or Manuel Neuer, world champions in 2014, will see an unprecedented offensive blue wave unfurling with Karim Benzema, Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappé.
Not to mention the field coverage of midfielder N'Golo Kanté, remarkable this season and cited as a potential Ballon d'Or.
A large bouquet of football stars complemented by the Portugal of Cristiano Ronaldo, inexhaustible at 36 years old and still as efficient in club, as in selection.
Our prognosis:
France 1st, Portugal 2nd, Germany 3rd, Hungary 4th
Calendar
Hungary-Portugal
Matchday 1
, Tuesday June 15 at 6 p.m., Ferenc-Puskas stadium in Budapest (Hungary)
France-Germany, Tuesday June 15 at 9 p.m., Allianz Arena in Munich (Germany)
Hungary-France
Day 2
, Saturday June 19 at 3 p.m., Ferenc-Puskas stadium in Budapest
Portugal-Germany, Saturday June 19 at 6 p.m., Allianz Arena in Munich
Matchday 3
Germany-Hungary, Wednesday 23 June at 9 p.m., Allianz Arena in Munich
Portugal-France, Wednesday 23 June at 9 p.m., Ferenc-Puskas stadium in Budapest