Euro 2016: 5 crucial matches that could decide the group standings

Italy vs Sweden

Zlatan might very well end Italy’s tournament in the group stage itself

Antonio Conte's last major tournament as manager of Italy could well be over before it's even started. The Azzurri's campaign kick-starts in Lyon against Belgium, who are among the favourites to progress and will be eager to rectify the disappointment of the years prior to the 2014 World Cup.

That spells out danger for the Italians who could face up against the formidable Zlatan Ibrahimovic on match-day two knowing defeat would almost certainly boot them out of the competition.

This game's outcome could even dent Belgium's chances of topping the group. Sweden lock horns with the Republic of Ireland in their opening group game, the oldest squad in the competition, who seldom navigate their way much further than the group stages.

So victory could be on the cards there, meaning three points for the Swedes against Italy would fill them with confidence ahead of the final game against the Belgians, where they could hold the mental edge and pip The Red Devils to the top spot.