In the group stage of the European Cup, the three worst performing teams, did you guess right?

The group stage of the European Championship was in full swing, with three of the most decorated teams in history failing to show the quality they should have, and although they all managed to qualify, their performances were not satisfactory to the fans. What is it that causes these teams to disappoint in the group stage? Let's dive in.

Let's start with the Belgian team. With a golden generation of star players such as world-class striker Romelu Lukaku and midfield commander Kevin De Bruyne, the team should be the favourites to win the tournament. However, this is not the case. In the three games of the group stage, the Belgian team only won 1 and lost 1, temporarily ranking second in the group. Compared to expectations, this result is indeed a big disappointment. There may be several reasons for this result:

First, there is a problem with the team's tactical system. Belgium played spectacular attacking football at the 2018 World Cup, but now they seem to have lost the edge of the year. Their attacking tempo has become boring and slow, and the coordination between players has declined, making it difficult to create a threat on the field. This may have something to do with the fact that there have been some changes in coach Martinez's coaching philosophy.

The second is the ups and downs of the players' form. With the exception of De Bruy, many of the stars have been quite inconsistent. Lukaku scored but his overall performance was not as expected; The Hazard brothers' form is also not encouraging; In addition, there have been some problems at the back. The inability of the players to maintain a high level of performance has undoubtedly become a major concern for the team.

The third is a lack of determination and fighting spirit. The squad, which is considered to be in contention for the title, seems to lack the determination and fighting spirit to win in the group stage. They lack the courage and courage they should have at critical moments, and they are not good enough in the face of adversity. After all, talent alone isn't enough at this level.

Let's talk about the French team. As a former World Cup champion, France is naturally the favorite to win this European Championship. However, in the group stage, their performance was not satisfactory. After three games in the group stage, France finished second in the group, largely due to the injury absence of main striker Kylian Mbappe.

Mbappe is undoubtedly an important attacking point for the French team, and his absence has undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to the French team's attack. Even with top strikers such as Griezmann and Benzema, their performance has not fully made up for Mbappe's absence. The lack of attacking strength was the main reason for France's poor performance in the group stage.

In addition, there have been some problems on the defensive end. Although there are world-class defenders such as Raphael Varane and Kimmich, the overall coordination and compactness need to be improved. Against evenly balanced opponents, they failed to make the most of their organisational skills.

Of course, France finished second in their group and qualified for the knockout rounds, which shows that they still have what it takes to win the title. However, if they are to defend their title, they will have to find their form as soon as possible, especially if they return from injury.

Finally, the England team. As a traditional powerhouse in world football, England has always been highly anticipated by fans, but their performance in the group stage was dissatisfying. Although they finally qualified from the group, their results and performance were difficult to meet expectations.

The reason for this is, first of all, their lack of offensive strength. England had an attacking star-studded squad that failed to perform as well as they should in the group stage. Strikers Kane, Raheem Sterling and others have been in an up-and-down state, and their goals have been lackluster, making it difficult to feel the attacking power they deserve.

Then there's the problem on the defensive end. Although England has a number of top defenders, the overall defensive discipline and organization are poor, and often make mistakes at key moments, exposing defensive hidden dangers.

Furthermore, England lacked the aggressiveness and determination they deserved in the group stage. Although they finished first in the group, their overall performance was lackluster and lacked the strong demeanor they deserve. It's no wonder that fans' expectations of them have dropped.

Overall, these three historically famous giants have failed to be satisfactory in the group stage of the European Championship, which may be due to many factors such as tactical system, player form, mental outlook, etc. They will have to find their form as soon as possible and regain their former glory in the upcoming knockout rounds if they are to live up to the expectations of their fans. I believe that as long as they can overcome the difficulties in front of them, they will be able to create a spectacular performance in the following races.

The dust has settled on the exciting competition in the group stage of the European Championship, and although the three all-time powerhouses Belgium, France and England have finally qualified, their performances have not met expectations, causing many doubts among fans. However, there is every reason to believe that these teams will be able to show themselves again in the upcoming knockout rounds in a much better form and give us even more impressive performances.

Belgium were a little lackluster in the group stage, but we still have high hopes for them. With world-class striker Romelu Lukaku and midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, as well as a number of top stars, the team is highly sought after by fans. They will surely find their form, adjust their tactics and put on exciting performances for the fans in the knockout stages. I believe that as long as they can show their fighting spirit and determination, they will be able to shine in the subsequent tournaments and prove their strength.

Similarly, France, who have not performed well before, also have the potential to win the title. While Mbappe's injury has temporarily affected their attacking sharpness, as long as the young superstar recovers as soon as possible, France will be able to regain their former glory. In addition, they also have super strikers such as Antoine Griezmann and Benzema, and once the overall coordination is in place, the frontcourt will definitely be able to burst out with amazing attacking ability. As long as France can find their best form in the knockout rounds, I am sure they will be the favourites to win the trophy once again.

As for England, they didn't perform well in the group stage, but we have reason to expect from them as well. The team has a star-studded squad that includes world-class stars such as Kane and Raheem Sterling. I am confident that they will be able to find the form and form they deserve in the knockout rounds and repay the high expectations of the fans with a good performance. Although they were a little lackluster in the group stage, I am confident that they will be able to play to their strength and win themselves an unprecedented achievement when it matters most.

It remains to be seen whether these three giants can turn around in the knockout round. I believe that as long as they can quickly adjust their form and find their best form, they will be able to bring us even more exciting performances and meet the expectations of the fans." Let's look forward to the outstanding performances of these three teams in the subsequent competitions and write an unforgettable chapter of the European Championship.