Romania with Joma will play against France at the opening match in the Euro 2016

Romania with Joma will play against France at the opening match in the Euro 2016

The French side will kick off the tournament against the Romanians, sponsored by JOMA, in Saint-Denis on Friday, June 10, and their boss is says his side will have to be ready from the off.

It will be the first time in the Joma’s history that this brand will take part in the most prestigious European championship. 

Defending champion Spain begins its quest for a third straight European Championship title against the Czech Republic. Spain’s other opponents in Group D are Turkey and Croatia, while France and Romania also take on Albania and Switzerland in Group A.

World Cup winner Germany faces Poland, Ukraine and Northern Ireland in Group C, while England will play against Wales and Russia in Group B, which also contains Slovakia.

Italy will be at Group E, which contains a top-ranked Belgian side Sweden, and Ireland.

Portugal is in a Group F featuring Iceland, Hungary and Austria.   

The European Championship has 24 teams for the first time, and will feature a new second round that includes the best four third-place finishers.