France face Swiss test

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A view of the action between France and Albania during their UEFA Euro 2016 Group A match
  • Post published:June 17, 2016

France will look to end their Euro 2016 Group Stage matches on a high when they face Switzerland on Sunday, while Romania come up against Albania. 

Switzerland will know a draw will be enough to take them through to the next round, but even should they lose, and should Romania then beat Albania, the side would still likely qualify as one of the best placed third-placed teams, having bagged four points thus far.

France, meanwhile, will be looking to keep the momentum going, having completed late wins in each of their first two games. The side are already assured of progress into the next round, but will want to stay on the front foot.

France managed to put five past Switzerland when the sides met at the 2014 World Cup to complete a comprehensive 5-2 victory.

The game will take place at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille.

Kick-off is at 21:00.

Meanwhile, Romania will be hoping to ensure progression when they complete Group A’s fixtures by taking on Albania.

Romania have just a point to show from their first two games having drawn 1-1 against the Swiss and having been beaten by a last ditch Dimitri Payer winner in their opening game against the French. The side know they have to beat Albania if they have any hope of qualifying.

Albania, meanwhile, are all but assured of elimination having narrowly lost to the Swedes, before being beaten late on by the French. The minnows will be hoping they can pull off a stunning victory and then hope other results go their way, which could allow them to qualify for the knockout phase as one of the best third-placed sides.

Romania are also unbeaten in eight previous meetings with Albania, who are tournament debutants, and are yet to score in the tournament.

The sides’ clash will be played at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon.

Kick-off is live from 21:00.