Group F - Euro 2016 [Portugal, Austria, Iceland, Hungary]

* All dates and times in UK time (BST)

14th June
Austria v Hungary Group F: kick-off 5pm ITV
Portugal v Iceland Group F: 8pm BBC1

18th June
Iceland v Hungary Group F: 5pm BBC1
Portugal v Austria Group F: 8pm BBC1

22nd June
Hungary v Portugal Group F: kick-off 5pm BBC1
Iceland v Austria Group F: 5pm BBC Red Button

The presence of Cristiano Ronaldo in Group F adds some much-needed glamour to one of the less appetising line-ups at Euro 2016, although the four teams battling it out do at least represent a cross section of Europe's different cultures and geography – from frozen Iceland in the north, to sunny Portugal in the south and across to the heart of central Europe, where east and west collide.

Portugal: Odds 18-1

Portugal could not have hoped for a better draw and it would be a shock if they failed to top the group, while failing to qualify for the last 16 is almost unthinkable.

"Portugal are something of an enigma," says Eurosport. "Instinctively, you reach towards naming them among the favourites for a tournament... But there is also a sense that they never quite deliver and a poor performance at the World Cup two years ago was perhaps a reflection of their modern-day reliance on Cristiano Ronaldo."

However, Fernando Santos's team have "a good blend of young and old", says The Guardian, with the likes of Joao Mario and Renato Sanches now emerging alongside the mighty Ronaldo and other veterans including 38-year-old Ricardo Carvalho.

Austria: Odds 40-1

This is the first time that Austria have qualified for the European Championships – their only previous appearance was as hosts in 2008 – but they could do better than some expect after a brilliant qualifying campaign. "This is a smooth footballing side that packs genuine punch and they will have valid 'dark horse' status in France," says Eurosport.

Coach Marcel Koller "has fostered a tremendous spirit in a squad whose nucleus is drawn from the side that made it to the semi-finals of the 2007 U-20 World Cup", adds the Daily Telegraph. And there are some well-known players in the ranks including English and German title winners Christian Fuchs of Leicester and David Alaba of Bayern Munich. Marko Arnautovic of Stoke could make an impact as well.

Iceland: 150-1

"One of the many Cinderella stories of this tournament, Iceland are the smallest nation ever to qualify for the European Championship, but they're by no means the weakest," says ESPN. They twice beat the Netherlands and kept six clean sheets in qualifying.

Romantics will note that Iceland has an almost identical population to Leicester (around 330,000), and everyone knows what that city's football team achieved last season.

With three qualifiers from most groups, Iceland "are convinced they can come through Group E and then give anyone a game in the knock-out stages, and given their meteoric rise it is certainly hard not to be swept along by the confidence surrounding them", says Eurosport.

Hungary: 350-1

The once-mighty Magyars are vying with Albania for the title of least fancied team at Euro 2016. This is the first tournament they have qualified for since 1986 but they are unlikely to set the place on fire.

"Out of the 14 goals scored in qualifying, five came from corners, one direct from a free-kick and two after a free-kick was not cleared properly by the defence," says The Guardian.

The key players:
If you are looking for stars in Group F, then Portugal is the only place to go. In Cristiano Ronaldo they have the biggest name in European football, but his supporting cast features some rough diamonds. Young Renato Sanches recently signed for Bayern Munich, while Joao Mario has had his every move followed by armies of Premier League scouts. William Carvalho is also a player linked with a move to the Premier League big guns.

Well lads and lasses it's the match we've all been waiting for - Austria v Hungary.

Seriously though - the two nations did a lot for revolutionising football tactics in the first half of the 20th century so it's interesting from that point of view...at least.

Well lads and lasses it's the match we've all been waiting for - Austria v Hungary.

Seriously though - the two nations did a lot for revolutionising football tactics in the first half of the 20th century so it's interesting from that point of view...at least.

Valiant attempt at making this match significant

No one gives a toss. I just want Ronaldo to put 6 past Iceland for my Fantasy team.

Valiant attempt at making this match significant

No one gives a toss. I just want Ronaldo to put 6 past Iceland for my Fantasy team.

Well at least I tried!

Looking forward to the Portugal v Iceland match tonight. Of course I'll be cheering on Iceland even if it means them only getting 20% possession!

This is far too long to post in an article on here but it's worth reading the Guardian article below to learn more about Iceland's rise.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jun/08/iceland-stunning-rise-euro-2016-gylfi-sigurdsson-lars-lagerback

Well lads and lasses it's the match we've all been waiting for - Austria v Hungary.

Seriously though - the two nations did a lot for revolutionising football tactics in the first half of the 20th century so it's interesting from that point of view...at least.

showing your age now mate do you remember when Austria/Hungary was one country

Yet another late goal in this tournament. 

Good to see our unwanted youth player Kristzian Nemeth on the pitch at a European Championships. 

Hopefully our record signing and our club captain might get a game at some point too... 

Didn't expect it to be a decent game tbh, but I enjoyed it!! And as mentioned, it was nice to see Nemeth on the pitch!!!

No William Carvalho or Quaresma for Portugal. Shame as i really wanted to watch both of them. Quaresma was outstanding (against Estonia) and he's so fun to watch on his day (happens once every full moon).

Really rated William Carvalho when i saw him play for the Portuguese youth team. I'm sure he's been part of the senior side for a while but not today.

Back in the game!

Will Iceland bring Peter Andre on ?

Will Iceland bring Peter Andre on ?

Amazing that Iceland are in the Euros and they've got a population about the size of Sefton.

Nice to see we don't have the monopoly on sh*t corners .

Top marks to Iceland holding Portugal to a draw.....Big head nancy boy couldn't even score against them, pleading with the Ref evey time he was breathed on, can't stand the whingebag.

Get the F**k in there Iceland! The commentators seem seriously shocked by this result but I'm not at all. They had it in them to win the game too.

Well done Iceland,son.

Portugal= Overrated team and as a whole overrated players that the clubs within Portugal want top £ for.

Loved the way lady-boy sulked off the pitch with an incredulous look on his face while the rest of his teammates shook hands and exchanged tops with the Iceland players.

Mind you sweet pea probably would have traded his top with another player if they were carrying they're wallets with them or were up for a midnight rendezvous in his hotel room.   

showing your age now mate do you remember when Austria/Hungary was one country

Ahhh - school history, specifically World War I!

Get the f**k in there Iceland! The commentators seem seriously shocked by this result but I'm not at all. They had it in them to win the game too.

They totally did! I thought they were awesome. Direct and played with clarity, a clear purpose. Seeing as they qualified from a group containing Turkey, the Czechs and the Netherlands then this draw was perfectly expected. Thought Portugal as ever were overhyped and overrated. Ronaldo...well he was sh*t and I curse all those commentators who treat these kind of tournaments and matches as the centre of all that is happening in the world because Ronaldo is playing. The commentators almost make it out as though he has a right to score but his performances for Portugal and the Portuguese in general don't deserve that sort of sycophantic treatment. 

Well done Iceland. Had the game streaming on my phone as I drove to my exam. They were efficient in defence and could have won it.

c**t boy Ronaldo was my fantasy captain but glad he failed again. Can't stand the pr**k.

Well done Iceland. Had the game streaming on my phone as I drove to my exam. They were efficient in defence and could have won it.

c**t boy Ronaldo was my fantasy captain but glad he failed again. Can't stand the pr**k.

Something to increase your dislike for the pr**k...

Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal captain criticises Iceland's 'small mentality'

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo hit out at Iceland's lack of ambition after the two sides drew 1-1 at Euro 2016.

The Real Madrid player also refused to shake the hands of the Iceland players after the group match in Saint-Etienne.

"I thought they'd won the Euros the way they celebrated at the end," he said.

"It was unbelievable. We tried hard to win the game and Iceland didn't try anything. This, in my opinion, shows a small mentality and they are not going to do anything in the competition."

But former Iceland international Hermann Hreidarsson called Ronaldo "petty" and a "sore loser".

The former Ipswich, Charlton and Portsmouth defender, 41, told BBC Radio 5 live: "He thought he could have goals handed to him on a plate.

"If he would have worked as hard as every Icelandic player, he wouldn't have had to say anything because I'm sure he would have got his rewards.

"He didn't fancy it on the day and he just got beaten up."

Ronaldo, making his 127th appearance for Portugal, said it had been a "lucky night" for his opponents and accused them of putting "the bus in the net".

Portugal had 72% of the possession and 26 shots on goal to Iceland's four.

"Portugal try to play football and try to win the game," said skipper Ronaldo, 31. "Iceland didn't try anything.

"They were just defend, defend, defend and playing on the counter-attack."

Ronaldo's words have drawn plenty of comment on social media.

DunsbyOwl tweeted: "Great Result for Iceland. Shame Ronaldo couldn't show a bit of magnanimity."

Paul said: "Just when Ronaldo was winning the footballing world over with his talent, he opens his mouth again..."

AndyG added: "Cristiano Ronaldo has just reminded me of all the reason why I just can't like the bloke. Still recall his wink after Rooney's Euro red card."

Iceland, appearing in their first major tournament, boast a population of just 330,000 and are the smallest nation to play at a European Championship finals.

They finished second in their qualifying group, above Turkey and the Netherlands, who failed to make it to France.

Birkir Bjarnason's volley earned them a point against Portugal after Nani had opened the scoring in the Group F game in Saint-Etienne.

Hungary top the pool after beating Austria 2-0 earlier on Tuesday.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36535204

Something to increase your dislike for the pr**k...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36535204[/news]

What a complete c**t. Kind of idiotic of him to call Iceland a team with small mentality after drawing to them(and could have lost to them too), so if their mentality is so small, what does that say about the Portuguese team?

What were Iceland suppose to do against a plethora of exceptional talent, all out attack and let Ronaldo score just so he can be happy? Of course they are gonna f**king celebrate after grinding hard and gaining a point against a big European team, one step close to qualifying for the next round.

What a complete c**t. Kind of idiotic of him to call Iceland a team with small mentality after drawing to them(and could have lost to them too), so if their mentality is so small, what does that say about the Portuguese team?

What were Iceland suppose to do against a plethora of exceptional talent, all out attack and let Ronaldo score just so he can be happy? Of course they are gonna f**king celebrate after grinding hard and gaining a point against a big European team, one step close to qualifying for the next round.

I actually thought at times during the game that Iceland could nick the win. They may not have had loads of possession but their attacks were efficient and they created a few chances from them. Ronaldo needs to worry more about how sh*t Portugal have become in tournaments than how small time Iceland seem to be.

He really is a sad example of a sports man, more like spoilt child.





Ronaldo accusing people of over-celebrating is very amusing to me.  @stighefootball

Tom Williams ‏@tomwfootball  14h14 hours ago
Monumental player, Ronaldo, but if he was one of your mates, there'd be a WhatsApp group he didn't know about.

So True.

Great player but a vain and empty soul.

The sort of guy that alpha male lads love because they don't have two brain cells between them to realise that he isn't the image of a real man.

Gutted for Iceland and that late late equaliser. Defended so so well and I love their efficiency and precision. They know how to make the most out of the little resources they have and a 1-0 win would have been a real fairytale for them.

Oh dear... nancy boy misses a penalty, the first of the Euro's to miss 

Hahahaha offside

He's had a goal dissallowed now

I thought around 75  mins Ronaldo needs to come off. He is having a terrible game.

I like that #14 Austrian player!! Babababababa or whatever his name is!

Ho ho ho ho! The show always has to be about him? He has to be the captain. He has to be the one who takes the free kicks. He has to be the one to take penalties regardless of form or situation. And he fails. The Portugal national squad isn't a team, it's a personality cult centred around Ronaldo and Ronaldo only. And that's why they fail and look pathetic.

Arguably the least interesting group but Ronaldo missing pens makes it more interesting!

Be amazed though if he doesn't pop up with something in the deciding third game this week.

HAHA can't stand fake face Ronaldo and the game made me laugh , still makes me smile now.

Hope Portugal go home but it is all set up for a Ronaldo next time out.

Ronaldo has had more shots than some teams in the competition. Still yet to score and missed a penalty hahaha! Think everyone was wanting him to miss after his lack of respect towards Iceland.

I love the fact that ladyboy has failed miserably at a major tournament once again.  Portugal won't improve or challenge for honours until they get him out of the team and allow their other players to flourish away from his shadow.

Ronaldo 

This was before the Austria game.

wow so much hate for Ronaldo and my Country

wow so much hate for Ronaldo and my Country

I think it's just Ronaldo

Tbh, if he didn't come out and trash talk Iceland, I wouldn't have had a problem with him or Portugal. I just want to see Ronaldo fail, and to see that happen, Portugal will have to fail.

wow so much hate for Ronaldo and my Country

Not the country, just the ones that cheat, dive, and are generally pounces, Portugal see to have a little collection of them at present, it'll pass.

Not the country, just the ones that cheat, dive, and are generally pounces, Portugal see to have a little collection of them at present, it'll pass.

Oh yeah, and Pepe too, forgot about that c**t!

Oh yeah, and Pepe too, forgot about that c**t!

And Nani.

sh*t, him also.

Eusébio, he's OK.

wow so much hate for Ronaldo and my Country

not your Country mate not at all and am I right in thinking he was not born in Portugal but Maderia ?

And Nani.

Don't think much of Carvalho either. Relentless hacker.

Don't think much of Carvalho either. Relentless hacker.

And the list goes on... don't forget Maureen!

This could get a tread of it's own at this rate.

Don't think much of Carvalho either. Relentless hacker.

and mourinho, would throw in pepe but he's Brazilian

And the list goes on... don't forget Maureen!

This could get a tread of it's own at this rate.

How could a nation that produced Figo and Eusebio produce a football team fool of, well as Exiled said, TARTS?!

and mourinho, would throw in pepe but he's Brazilian

But he plays for Portugal.

Eusébio, he's OK.

What a player!!

not your Country mate not at all and am I right in thinking he was not born in Portugal but Maderia ?

correct Madeira were i'm from, Madeira is a Portuguese Island just like the isle of white, Falklands, isle of man, Jersey, Guernsey   are English Islands, your point is?

He does not do himself any favours, Beckham, Rooney, Suarez would never do that.

https://twitter.com/footballtips/status/745560274938142721

He does not do himself any favours, Beckham, Rooney, Suarez would never do that.

https://twitter.com/footballtips/status/745560274938142721

Before I judge that reaction, what did the reporter say to him?

EDIT: TV said he was asked about tonight's game. I think he Ronaldo should be arrested.

He does not do himself any favours, Beckham, Rooney, Suarez would never do that.

https://twitter.com/footballtips/status/745560274938142721

Everyone who gets a mic jammed into their face dreams of doing that, but no one actually does.

Holy sh*t! What a last set of group games this is - Hungary lead Portugal 3-2! The captain with two deflected shots! Iceland leading Austria! At this rate England will play Iceland!

If England get Portugal they are getting no further.

Drama! Come on Iceland and Hungary!

Ronaldo has done enough for my fantasy side. Stop now and let Hungary win.

It would be so typical of England to bottle the group and somehow end up with Portugal in the last 16 - who may bottle their group.

Renato Sanches looks a great little player.

Ronaldo needs to quit with these free kicks. One of the greediest players ever.

ICELANDDDDDDD!

Traustason!!!

So... who finishes second then - Portugal or Iceland - or do they toss a coin?

Ronaldo needs to quit with these free kicks. One of the greediest players ever.

Nah mate leave him, he's doing great 

I'm quite happy playing Portugal next round, they're easily got at at the back, will let us play instead of parking the bus in the penalty area and you just take ladyboy out of the equation to make it easier still.

Bollocks now we've got to play Iceland who will probably park the bus 

Well its England vs Portugal.

WAIT - ICELAND HAVE SCORED

Its England vs Iceland for the next round. Will Iceland do a Leicester?

that was a sick finish. Iceland it is

So... who finishes second then - Portugal or Iceland - or do they toss a coin?

Scratch that!

So... who finishes second then - Portugal or Iceland - or do they toss a coin?

It would have been Portugal based on goals scored but Iceland just scored so it's Iceland.

Nah mate leave him, he's doing great 

I'm quite happy playing Portugal next round, they're easily got at at the back, will let us play instead of parking the bus in the penalty area and you just take ladyboy out of the equation to make it easier still.

Bollocks now we've got to play Iceland who will probably park the bus 

Defo prefer Iceland Debs 

Scratch that!

Would've been Portugal on goals scored.

Thank god. Iceland. I feel better now.

Damn, I was hoping Portugal vs England and for the Portuguese to win

So who do Portugal face now? Would love for them to be dumped out..

Defo prefer Iceland Debs 

Really Keith?  I hate playing teams like that.

They can go either way and you just know Roy will over think and over complicate things by being too conservative and cautious or too gung ho.

 

Unbelievable heroics by Iceland there! Gutted I had that tame end to the Hungary v Portugal match on my screen. I thought Iceland wouldn't score...but they did!

I think Iceland will take England to extra time. If England's inability to break sides down is anything to go by then we could be in for a long night on Monday.

Really Keith?  I hate playing teams like that.

They can go either way and you just know Roy will over think and over complicate things by being too conservative and cautious or too gung ho.

 

 Problem is those Debs you just know Ronaldo would of had us over if we'd of played them.  Agree about Woy though. Never rated him, still don't.

Problem is those Debs you just know Ronaldo would of had us over if we'd of played them.  Agree about Woy though. Never rated him, still don't.

Well the good thing is if England go out to Iceland then I'd love to see Hodgson's excuse to the media. A Ronaldo inspired Portugal victory would be too easy an excuse for the master of bullshit and would probably be bought by those geriatric pricks in the FA giving him another two years of miserable football.

Would have loved to have seen the orange ladyboy knocked out.

Problem is those Debs you just know Ronaldo would of had us over if we'd of played them.  Agree about Woy though. Never rated him, still don't.

Well you know our feelings on the man mate. 

After all the stick we got from other clubs fans for never welcoming him as our Manager, for knowing before he arrived he was totally wrong for us and for driving him out, it's nice that his inadequacies are being played out on the world stage, showing once again that we are the most knowledgeable football in the world 

Well the good thing is if England go out to Iceland then I'd love to see Hodgson's excuse to the media. A Ronaldo inspired Portugal victory would be too easy an excuse for the master of bullshit and would probably be bought by those geriatric pricks in the FA giving him another two years of miserable football.

They're probably lining up Southgate to maintain the continuity mate 

Well you know our feelings on the man mate. 

After all the stick we got from other clubs fans for never welcoming him as our Manager, for knowing before he arrived he was totally wrong for us and for driving him out, it's nice that his inadequacies are being played out on the world stage, showing once again that we are the most knowledgeable football in the world 

I think Hodgeson is gone no matter what. If we win the Euro he will retire on top of his perch. If we don't win, starting Sterling against Russia and Wilshere against Slovakia will see him sacked. I hear people give him credit for putting Rooney on early in second half instead of Wilshere, but it think he took a lot of stick for not making a change for Sterling against Russia. Coming into a tournament not knowing the first 11 has no excuses.

If we won the group and went all the way it would probably be,

Last 16 v Northern Ireland.
QF v Belgium       Highest ranked in Europe
Semi v Croatia  Coatia beat spain
Final v Germany

If we are to get to the final it will now probably be.

Last 16 v Iceland
QF v France    Probably the worst French side in years with added pressure of being the home nation.
Semi v Germany  Would have had to play anyway.
Final v Belgium  would have had to play anyway.

Other than teams in different order, there is not a whole lot of difference for us or Wales.

Before I judge that reaction, what did the reporter say to him?

EDIT: TV said he was asked about tonight's game. I think he Ronaldo should be arrested.

That journalist works for a paper that is the equivalent of the sun in the UK. Even worse. They also printed stuff about his family and his sons mother and how he used an egg and a womb from 2 separate women. he sued them and won. They are scum of the earth. He never answers their questions in press conferences. They literally are like Paparazzi without limits. They took pictures of a 3 year old girls funeral apparently. Utter scum of the earth.
 

Tonight showed why some people (I'm not one of them!) consider Ronaldo the best in the world.

He absolutely dragged Portugal through tonight, they are absolutely sh*te and should be out, make no mistake. Won't get much further though and Bale is showing how a superstar can also be part of a team, which Ronaldo will never do or understand.

Tonight showed why some people (I'm not one of them!) consider Ronaldo the best in the world.

He absolutely dragged Portugal through tonight, they are absolutely sh*te and should be out, make no mistake. Won't get much further though and Bale is showing how a superstar can also be part of a team, which Ronaldo will never do or understand.

I don't know myself. Personally thought he was just some guy who got two goals in what appeared to be a free for all goals afternoon. I actually think England would have beaten Portugal in the next round because with Ronaldo on the field they would have to play a bit more advanced that they did in the pre tournament friendly at Wembley. England's attack would easily pick off that truly bang average defence of theirs.

I don't know myself. Personally thought he was just some guy who got two goals in what appeared to be a free for all goals afternoon.

Easy to say but without him Portugal would be heading home no doubt. Also assisted the other. To me it seemed he wasn't ever going to allow Portugal (scratch that....himself) leave early from the tournament. All I'm getting at is that I think that's why some regard him as the best in the world, there's no denying his level of commitment to winning, it's only surpassed by Suarez in world football imo, but with Ronaldo it's all for his ego, Suarez it's all for the team.

Also think Woy is extremely lucky because had Iceland not scored I've no doubt Portugal would have turned us over!!

Easy to say but without him Portugal would be heading home no doubt. Also assisted the other. To me it seemed he wasn't ever going to allow Portugal (scratch that....himself) leave early from the tournament. All I'm getting at is that I think that's why some regard him as the best in the world, there's no denying his level of commitment to winning, it's only surpassed by Suarez in world football imo, but with Ronaldo it's all for his ego, Suarez it's all for the team.

Also think Woy is extremely lucky because had Iceland not scored I've no doubt Portugal would have turned us over!!

Woy might be a plonker but as FMS has intimated at least England play as a team unlike Portugal with their utter reliance on ladyboy.

Would have loved to have seen the orange ladyboy knocked out.

Don't worry mate next round he's going home.

Enjoyed that Portugal - Hungary game yesterday, probably have it up there with the England - Wales game as the best games of the tournament so far.