Originally Posted by Cissy Fairfax:
“One of several flaws with this format is that the winners of this group will play Belgium. Whereas finishing runner up will leave you to play Croatia or the Czech Republic.
Whilst four of the other group winners are playing third placed sides and from weaker groups.
If Portugal go into the game with Hungary on four points each but behind them, I wouldn't be surprised to see them happy with a draw if Iceland aren't winning.”
Though looking further ahead, the runner up in this group will probably have to play France in the Quarters whilst the winners might have to face England. Admittedly the French haven't looked very good so far but I'm sure most teams would prefer to face (potentially) England.