Today, 7.45pm, Coimbra
SWITZERLAND v FRANCE
Will happen: If Switzerland win, they could qualify and finish above France. But we can expect the Swiss sporting public to be turning their attention tonight to the deeds of Roger Federer at Wimbledon
Won’t happen: Given the rival attraction, this attracts higher viewing figures than University Challenge, which is on BBC Two at the same time
Premiership mediocrity who will look like a genius: Perhaps Stéphane Henchoz, if he plays, will tame Thierry Henry. Then again, perhaps not
Tabloid headline: Swiss miss
Prediction: 0-3
Tomorrow, 7.45pm, Bessa, Oporto
DENMARK v SWEDEN
Will happen: Italians nervously keeping tabs on the scoreline here
Won’t happen: The Scandinavian stitch-up mooted by conspiracy theorists, who suggest the sides will play out a high-scoring draw to eliminate Italy. The rivalry between these two nations is surely too strong for that
Premiership mediocrity who will look like a genius: Marcus Allback: 20 goals in 41 games for Sweden. Six goals in 35 games for Aston Villa
Tabloid headline: Scan do
Prediction: 1-1
Wednesday, 7.45pm, Braga
HOLLAND v LATVIA
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Will happen: Admit it, you can see this scenario panning out: a thus-far dour Germany side wins 1-0 against a weakened Czech Republic side, thus rendering this result irrelevant and depriving Euro 2004 of perhaps its most entertaining team
Won’t happen: The Holland players are philosophical and gracious in elimination and comfort each other with a group hug
Premiership mediocrity who will look like a genius: Igors Stepanovs is playing like a reincarnated Bobby Moore
Tabloid headline: Lat’s all, folks
Prediction: 4-0