Spain were unable to break down a resolute Swedish defence playing out a 0-0 draw. Also in Group E, Slovakia stunned 10-man Poland whereas Scottish hearts were broken against the Czech Republic on Day 4 of the Euro.

Italian fans in Rome react after their national team crushed Switzerland 3-0, becoming the first side to reach the knockout stage of Euro 2020.

Italy became the first team to reach the knockout stage of Euro 2021 as midfielder Manuel Locatelli scored twice in a 3-0 win over Switzerland in Rome on Wednesday. The Azzurri, now unbeaten in 29 matches, sit first in Group A and are guaranteed a top-two finish and last 16 berth. Elsewhere in Group A, Turkey lost 2-0 to Wales and are almost certain not to make it past the group stage. Get all the analysis with sports editor Simon Harding and journalist Firas El Echi.

Italy got their Euro 2020 campaign off to a winning start in Rome on Friday, but the city is still struggling to get enthusiastic about the tournament after a difficult year. DW's Alima Hotakie sampled the atmosphere.

German fans watching the their side's first Euro 2020 match from a Munich beer garden concede "the French were a bit better," after they watch a Mats Hummels own goal hand France a 1-0 victory, as fans attending the game at the Allianz Arena say they were still grateful to be watching football in a stadium again.

Football fans rejoice in France after the world champions beat Germany in a blockbuster Euro 2020 clash.

Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo removed two bottles of Euro 2020 tournament sponsors Coca-Cola away from him as he entered a news conference, before holding up a bottle of water to the media, dismissing the famous sugary drink.⁣

Scotland fans are in a jubilant mood in Glasgow despite a 2-0 loss to the Czech Republic in the opening round of the Euro 2020, as most look forward to the upcoming England clash.

Fans react after Spain's opening Euro 2020 game against Sweden ended in a goalless draw in Seville.

Croatian fans in the capital Zagreb react after their squad loses their Euro 2020 opener against England.

Led by veteran striker Goran Pandev, North Macedonia have entered the big stage by qualifying for Euro 2020. After shocking Germany in the World Cup qualifiers, they want to prove they're ready to make the step up.

"Everything will be fine," says a confident Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Portugal's first match against Hungary as Italy coach Mancini also oozes self-assurance: "I was confident three years ago, I'm even more confident now," on the eve of the opening match of Euro 2020 against Turkey.