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      Italy vs Switzerland FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Euro 2020 match

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      ITALY are taking on neighbours Switzerland in a crucial Euro 2020 clash.The Italians are looking to assert themselves on international football once again after a shock failure to qualify for World Cup 2018.
      Italy are looking to make up for lost time as they return to international tournament footballCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Switzerland have an excellent record in tournament group stagesCredit: Reuters
      Meanwhile Switzerland will be hoping to continue a very solid tournament record which has seen them make it out of the group stage of every competition since 2012.
      What time does Italy vs Switzerland kick off?

      Italy take on Switzerland on Wednesday, June 16.
      The match kicks off at 8pm UK time.
      That’s 9pm in both Italy and Switzerland.
      Last time the two sides met in a competitive fixture was in 1999 when they played out a 0-0 draw in European Championship qualifying in Lausanne.

      What TV channel is Italy vs Switzerland on and can I live stream it?

      Italy vs Switzerland is live on ITV1.
      To stream the game live, head to the ITV Hub.
      RAI and Sky Italia are showing the Euros in Italy while SRG SSR is the Swiss broadcaster.

      Can I watch Italy vs Switzerland for free?

      Team news
      Marco Verratti is nearing full-fitness but isn’t yet ready to start as the Azzurri chase another win.
      Alessandro Florenzi is struggling with a calf problem and may not be fit to face the Swiss.
      Jonas Omlin left the visitors squad this week through injury and has been replaced by Gregor Kobel. More

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      Turkey vs Wales FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Euro 2020 clash

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      WALES are taking on Turkey as they look to make it out of their European Championship group for the second tournament running.The Welsh were the surprise package of Euro 2016 as Gareth Bale and co made it to the semi-finals before bowing out to eventual winners Portugal.
      Turkey impressed in qualifying as they took four points off FranceCredit: EPA
      Aaron Ramsey will be hoping to help Wales to the European Championship knockout stages for the second tournament runningCredit: EPA
      Opponents Turkey have been a force to be reckoned with in recent years, beating France at home and drawing with the world champions away.
      What time does Turkey vs Wales kick off?

      Turkey vs Wales takes place on Wednesday, June 16.
      The match kicks off at 5pm UK time.
      That’s 7pm in Turkey.
      Last time the two sides met was in a World Cup qualifier in 1997. On that day in Istanbul, Hakan Sukur netted four times in an epic 6-4 win for the Turks.

      What TV channel is Turkey vs Wales on and can I live stream it?

      Turkey vs Wales is live on BBC One.
      To stream the game live, head to the BBC iPlayer.
      TRT is the Euro 2020 broadcaster in Turkey.

      Can I watch Turkey vs Wales for free?

      Team news
      Harry Wilson could return to the starting XI for Wales, with Aaron Ramsey’s fitness called into question.
      Danny Ward should keep his place between the sticks after a superb performance last time out, while Keiffer Moore repaid Rob Page’s faith in him with a goal.
      Turkey could opt to ring the changes after they were taken apart by Italy on opening night.
      Cengiz Under, Irfan Can Kahveci and Kaan Ayhan are all pushing for starts. More

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      Finland vs Russia FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Euro 2020 match

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      EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP newcomers Finland are playing their second major tournament fixture as they face Russia.Teemu Pukki and co stunned the likes of Greece and Bosnia in qualifying to make it to this competition and will now be looking to surprise neighbours Russia.
      Finland are playing in their first European ChampionshipCredit: Lehtikuva
      Russia will be looking to replicate their run to the 2018 World Cup quarter-finalCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The Russians meanwhile are looking to build on an impressive run to the quarter-final of the 2018 World Cup they hosted.
      What time does Finland vs Russia kick off?

      Finland vs Russia takes place on Wednesday, June 16.
      The match kicks off at 2pm in the UK.
      That’s 4pm in both Finland and Russia.
      Last time the two sides met was back in 2009 when Guus Hiddink’s Russia ran out 3-0 winners in a World Cup qualifier in Helsinki.

      What TV channel is Finland vs Russia on and can I live stream it?

      Finland vs Russia is live on BBC One.
      To stream the game live, head to the BBC iPlayer.
      Yle are showing Euro 2020 live in Finland while VGTRK, Perviy Kanal and Match TV are the Russian broadcasters.

      Can I watch Finland vs Russia for free?

      Team news
      Nikolai Alho is a doubt for the Finns as he continues to suffer from an ankle problem.
      Jukka Raitala came off during the win against Denmark and it remains to be seen if the full-back can play.
      Yuri Zhirkov is out of the remainder of the tournament after picking up a calf injury.
      Andrey Mostovoy will plan no part here either after testing positive for Covid-19. More

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      France vs Germany: Live stream FREE, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for TONIGHT’S Euro 2020 match

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      THE last two world champions go head-to-head in a mouthwatering Euro 2020 opener between France and Germany.And it’s a match that both teams dare not lose with European champions Portugal lining up alongside Hungary in what is undoubtedly this tournament’s Group of Death.
      France will be looking to Kylian Mbappe to help them complete a World Cup and European Championship doubleCredit: AFP or licensors
      Germany qualified for Euro 2020 in top spotCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Both teams qualified in top spot of their respective groups with France edging out Turkey and Germany finishing just above rivals Holland.
      What time does France vs Germany kick off?

      What TV channel is France vs Germany on and can I live stream it?

      France vs Germany is live on ITV1.
      To stream the game live, head to the ITV Hub.
      TF1, M6 and beIN Sports are showing Euro 2020 in France while ARD and ZDF are the German broadcasters.

      Can I watch France vs Germany for free?

      Team news
      Get the France vs Germany team news here. More

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      France vs Germany FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Euro 2020 match

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      THE last two world champions go head-to-head in a mouthwatering Euro 2020 opener between France and Germany.And it’s a match that both teams dare not lose with European champions Portugal lining up alongside Hungary in what is undoubtedly this tournament’s Group of Death.
      France will be looking to Kylian Mbappe to help them complete a World Cup and European Championship doubleCredit: AFP or licensors
      Germany qualified for Euro 2020 in top spotCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Both teams qualified in top spot of their respective groups with France edging out Turkey and Germany finishing just above rivals Holland.
      What time does France vs Germany kick off?

      What TV channel is France vs Germany on and can I live stream it?

      France vs Germany is live on ITV1.
      To stream the game live, head to the ITV Hub.
      TF1, M6 and beIN Sports are showing Euro 2020 in France while ARD and ZDF are the German broadcasters.

      Can I watch France vs Germany for free?

      Team news
      Get the France vs Germany team news here. More

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      Hungary vs Portugal FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Euro 2020 match

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      EURO 2020’s Group of Death is getting underway and Portugal will be desperate for a win over Hungary in their opening game.France and Germany are waiting in the wings in a monster Group F which includes all of the last three tournament winners.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is looking to win a second European Championship titleCredit: EPA
      And this game will be no walk in the park for Cristiano Ronaldo and co who only managed a 3-3 draw against the Hungarians on the way to winning Euro 2016.
      What time does Hungary vs Portugal kick off?

      What TV channel is Hungary vs Portugal on and can I live stream it?

      Hungary vs Portugal is live on ITV1.
      To stream the game live, head to the ITV Hub.
      Sport TV are broadcasting Euro 2020 in Portugal while MTV is the Hungarian broadcaster.

      Can I watch Hungary vs Portugal for free?

      Team news
      Get all the Hungary vs Portugal team news here. More

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      Team news, injury updates, latest odds for Hungary vs Portugal at Euro 2020

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      PORTUGAL are looking to retain their European Championship crown… and five years on from glory they have a much better team.They get started against Hungary on Tuesday with the game getting underway at 5pm on ITV 1.
      Cristiano Rolando, 36, will spearhead Portugal’s attackCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      Portugal and Hungary are joined in Group F by world champions France and former world champions Germany.
      What’s the form?
      European champions Portugal are unbeaten in their last six international fixtures.
      And their last defeat came at the hands of the French back in November 2020.
      Impressively, Hungary are unbeaten in their last 11 international fixtures, with their last defeat dating back to September 2020 against Russia.
      Hungary did, however, draw their last warm-up fixture ahead of the tournament against the Republic of Ireland.

      Who’s in and who’s out?
      Portugal boss Fernando Santos has a very strong 26-man squad to pick from, including big names such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Ruben Dias.
      Portugal’s squad for this summer’s tournament is arguably stronger than the team which won Euro 2016.
      As for Hungary, they have a handful of Bundesliga stars in their ranks this summer.
      Peter Gulacsi (RB Leipzig), Willi Orban (RB Leipzig), Roland Sallai (Freiburg) and Adam Szalai (Mainz) will all be key for Hungary.
      But star man Dominik Szoboszlai will miss the tournament after failing to recover from a groin injury.
      The 20-year-old had a good start to the season for RB Salzburg, but shortly after moving to sister club RB Leipzig he picked up an injury.

      Watch out for…
      With a stronger team, Portugal should be winning games inside 90 minutes.
      Back in 2016, they drew all of their group games, only won one game inside 90 minutes and somehow still won the tournament.
      This time, Ronaldo has the likes of Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes and Joao Felix supplying him with goal-scoring opportunities.
      Hungary could spring a surprise shock with Portugal’s poor group stage showing in the last tournament.
      He’s [Ronaldo] our leader, our captain. As usual he’s preparing in the best way. He’s one of the best professionals around. The numbers speak for themselves. He’s still going, he’s still a beast, so expect nothing else but greatness.”Jose FontetalkSPORT
      Boss Fernando Santos was in charge back in 2016 when Portugal beat favourites France in the Euros finalCredit: EPA
      If the game’s rubbish…
      Check out anything Ronaldo – specifically his £17million car collection, or his uncertain future at Juventus.
      The 36-year-old had a good individual season in Italy, but the team’s overall performance saw them drop the title to Inter Milan and finish 4th in the Serie A.
      Ronaldo managed to find the back of the net 36 times this season across all competitions.
      And his goals will be important for Portugal this summer.
      Ronaldo’s future at Juventus is uncertainCredit: REUTERS
      Fancy a punt?
      Get all your Euro 2020 ante-post tips with our tournament betting guide HERE.
      Match odds:

      Hungary to win 7/1
      The Draw 16/5
      Portugal to win 2/5

      Euro 2020 outright odds:

      Portugal 8/1
      Hungary 500/1

      *All odds from Paddy Power and correct at time of publication.
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      Team news, injury updates, latest odds for France vs Germany at Euro 2020

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      FIVE years on and France are looking to right the wrongs of 2016, and claim the crown they fumbled in the final against Portugal.And they start off their group stage campaign against former world champions Germany.
      Karim Benzema returns to France international duty for the first time in almost six yearsCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      France and Germany are joined in Group F by defending European champions Portugal and underdogs Hungary.
      The game is due to get underway at 8PM, and ITV 1 will be showing the game.
      What’s the form?
      Heading into this summer’s tournament, France have avoided defeat in their last 23 games dating back to November 2018.
      Their last defeat came at the hands of the Netherlands in a 2-0 away defeat.
      As for Germany, they have put in some poor showings at the last two major tournaments.
      The Germans have won two of their last three games, with a defeat coming against North Macedonia.

      Who’s in and who’s out
      Germany manager Joachim Low has recalled Bundesliga duo Thomas Muller and Mats Hummels for this summer’s tournament.
      Champions League-winning trio Kai Havertz, Timo Werner and Antonio Rudiger have all received a call-up.
      And there’s also a place for German wonderkid Jamal Musiala.
      As for France, Karim Benzema returns to the squad after spending six years in exile.
      The Real Madrid forward was arrested over the alleged blackmail of fellow French player Mathieu Valbuena – an allegation Benzema has always denied.
      He also accused boss Didier Deschamps of bowing to pressure after he was dropped.
      There’s a place for Borussia Monchengladbach’s Marcus Thuram.
      The young forward enjoyed a fruitful season in front of goal, scoring 11 goals and providing 12 assists across all competitions

      Watch out for…
      Keep an eye out for Musiala – it will be interesting to see whether he gets game time.
      Also, it is Low’s last tournament in charge of Germany so they’ll be looking to give their coach a good send-off.
      France are firm favourites to win the competition with their stacked team.
      Kylian Mbappe is the obvious big-name player that springs to mind, and he’ll look to cement his place in world class status.
      Musiala getting flicked by Germany and Bayern Munich team-mates Thomas Muller and Serge GnabryCredit: AFP

      If the game’s rubbish…
      Well, maybe look into Olivier Giroud and Mbappe’s little feud after the Bulgaria game.
      Giroud appeared to hit out at Mbappe following the win against Bulgaria in the warm-up fixture ahead of the tournament.
      And Mbappe has reportedly refused to accept an apology for the Chelsea forward.
      Giroud told L’Equipe du Soir: “I was a little quiet because, sometimes, I make runs and the balls aren’t forthcoming.
      “I am not saying that I always make the best runs, but I am seeking to offer solutions in the box.”
      Both are stars for France with Giroud not far off the all-time France top-scorers recordCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      Giroud and Mbappe are reportedly feudingCredit: AFP
      Fancy a punt?
      Get all your Euro 2020 ante-post tips with our tournament betting guide HERE.
      Match odds:

      France to win 13/8
      The Draw 2/1
      Germany to win 9/5

      Euro 2020 outright odds:

      France 9/2
      Germany 8/1

      *All odds from Paddy Power and correct at time of publication.
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