Germany
Germany are the host country and are traditionally one of the most successful teams in the history of the European Championships.
While many are not tipping them as one of the favourites to win this tournament, Germany with three titles to their name, will be stronger than ever in front of their home fans.
Die Mannschaft boast some of the best players at this Euros. Their most outstanding footballers are key performers for the Bundesliga’s best clubs.
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Those who play outside Germany are all recognisable names at Arsenal (Kai Havertz), Barcelona (Marc-Andre ter Stegen), and Real Madrid (Antonio Rudiger and Toni Kroos).
Germany have not won the Euros since 1996 and manager Julian Nagelsmann believes this is his side’s best chance to end that 28-year wait.
Scotland
Scotland have never made it past the group stages in three previous appearances at the Euros and The Tartan Army will want to make history in Germany.
Manager Steve Clarke has drawn his squad mostly from the Premiership with champions Celtic providing four representatives.
Liverpool’s Andrew Robertson, Southampton’s Ché Adams, and Manchester United’s Scott McTominay will be crucial to any possible dream run.
It would be difficult to get past the Germans and the Swiss in this group, but the Scots can target qualification as one of the four best third-placed teams.
Switzerland
After failing to qualify for Euro 2012, Switzerland reached the Round of 16 and the 2016 edition before earning a quarterfinal berth last time out – their best outing at the European Championships.
Captain Granit Xhaka and the rest of the squad have experience and talent in abundance and will look to go a step further in Germany.
They will have their work cut out against the Germans but be silently confident they can pick Hungary and Scotland apart in Group A.
Hungary
Hungary’s best years were way before the 1970s when they were runners-up twice at the World Cup and finished in third place at the Euros.
It’s been a journey in the wilderness for the Magyarok since then. The Hungarians have not qualified for the World Cup since 1986 and are making only their third appearance at the European Championship in 52 years.
Italian manager Marco Rossi has got Trikolór dreaming again though. Hungary have lost only three of their last 23 matches, beating England (twice), Germany, and Turkey during that incredible run.
In Liberpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai, who is also their captain, Hungary have a leader who can inspire another historic run at the Euros.
Likely Group winners: Germany and Switzerland
Likely Third place qualifier: None
