We have to wait one more year till the Euro 2016 Championship will go live, but the countdown has already begun. And it’s never too soon to question which team will carry the day.
Germany, a pair of wildcats
Four World Cups and three European trophies stand for Germany’s dexterity, boldness and grit. They win by never taking “no” for an answer. They get better by never being satisfied. Before every match, the management makes sure the team is always in good spirits: details are top priority, little advantages are the ace up their sleeve, a gutsy coach is de rigueur, and self-confidence is a given. But can they win it all, again?
France, the lucky hosts
Since France’s first official match, played in 1904, many trophies were taken home by a team who had the honour to participate in the inaugural World Cup; back in the 30’s. With one FIFA World Cup, two UEFA titles, one Olympic tournament and two FIFA Confederations Cups, France might turn back the hands of time and win the Euro 2016. The ball is in their court. Literally.
Spain, La Furia Roja indeed
The Spain-Belarus game was Vicente del Bosque’s no. 100 game. And it happened to be the same that qualified Spain for the Euro 2016, making Belarus turn on the waterworks. The 2014 Brazil experience might bring up some bad memories, but now, a younger generation is about to step up and show everybody what the Spanish fuerza is all about.
Netherlands, forever trying
The flying Dutchmen hit the headlines by holding the record for participating in the most FIFA cup finals without ever winning the tournament. 1988 was the last year they opened a bottle of champagne to celebrate the UEFA Championship. Perhaps, they’ll give it a whirl at the Euro 2016, and they’ll cheer everybody up. They promise to play in a blaze of glory, but would you place a bet on the Het Nederlands Elftal being aware of their stormy past?
These aforementioned teams have all it takes to win the Euro 2016 title, but others can leave us open-mouthed too: Belgium, Italy, England and Portugal are ready, willing, and able. Keep yourself up-to-date, so you won’t be caught off-guard by a team you never even considered able to win.
