Overview

• Spain thrashed Portugal 5–0 in their opening match to underline their status as tournament favorites.
• Germany’s squad will make its Euro debut against Poland in St. Gallen after releasing a team anthem with Wolfgang Petry and pledging to travel only by bus or train.
• England’s Lionesses are finalizing preparations under coach Sarina Wiegman ahead of their Saturday opener against France despite recent retirements of Mary Earps, Millie Bright and Fran Kirby.
• UEFA has ordered commemorative silences before today’s matches in memory of Portuguese player Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva.
• The 16-team tournament runs through July 27 with 31 matches to be broadcast free to air as part of UEFA’s “Unstoppable” growth strategy.