Not long left the Euros started and all Malaysians are feeling the football fever. Get ready for those long nights, staring at the screen, cheering for your favourite teams.
It might not be the World Cup however several quality teams are taking part in this tournament. Teams such as England, France, Germany, Portugal and maybe some other teams have the chance to win the tournament. Perhaps Croatia, Spain or even defending champions Italy win it.
Now let's dive into the four teams that we think can win this tournament.
England: It's Coming Home! A song which was made for Euros 96 where England lost their own home tournament to Germany in the semis has now got a chance to do one better and potentially win the tournament in Germany. Having finished the tournament runners-up, especially losing the final in their own backyard, they are still looking for the first major trophy ever since 1966. With the players they have, players such as Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Bakayo Saka, Declan Rice, Phil Foden and the list goes on, all England fans are hoping to end their 58 years of hurt. Can they win it? They might have a defensive problem at the back, but with the players they have, they are for sure one of the favourites.
France: One Word: Mbappe. Having got his dream move to Real Madrid, he's looking to add another trophy to his career. France has managed to win the World Cup in 2018 and manage to reach the finals of the 2016 Euros and 2022 World Cup and with the squad depth they have, they are stacked in each department. Not only do they have Kylian Mbappe, but they have the likes of William Saliba, Oliver Giroud, France's top goal scorer, Eduardo Camavinga and more. It would not be a surprise if they made a deep run in the tournament.
Germany: Having had a turbulent few years ever since their exit from the 2018 World Cup, they certainly can use their host advantage to the fullest. They have got a young manager in Julian Nagelsman and players such as Toni Kroos, who is retiring at the end of this tournament, looking to add to his impressive CV of accolades. They certainly have experienced players who have won the World Cup in 2014 and players who have delivered in the past and with the players and teams they have to face on paper, they certainly can reach the quarter-final stage and potentially go further.
Portugal: Could this be Ronaldo's last tournament? He's probably one of the only players who played in Euro 2004 who is currently participating in this tournament. Can they win it? Well, they made that Cinderella run in 2016 where they beat France on their own home soil and shocked Europe. They have a lot of quality players in each position - Rafael Leao, Diogo Jota, Ruben Dias, Bernando Silva, Pepe, Fernandes, Joao Cancelo and more. Why can they win it? It all starts with the attacking and midfield quality they have. Even in defence with Ruben Dias who is arguably one of the best defenders in the world and Pepe, who ages like a fine wine and is still playing at the age of 41 has been playing for Portugal ever since 2007 with over 137 appearances and counting to his name. They can make the semi-final stage and potentially to win it.
Well, their you have it. Here's our pick of teams who can win it. Let us know who you think can win it!
~ Written By Lewis & Sara ~
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