Euro 2016 Draw Results: Groups, Bracket and Fixture Schedule Revealed

The draw for UEFA Euro 2016 took place in Paris on Saturday, setting up a battle between neighbours England and Wales in Group B and delivering three very tough groups. 

World champions Germany will have to go through Ukraine, Poland and Northern Ireland, while defending European champions Spain will face Czech Republic, Turkey and Croatia.

Meanwhile, Belgium, Italy, Sweden and Republic of Ireland have all been drawn into Group E, which may be the closest to call.

Here's a look at the full draw:

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To access the full group-stage match schedule, click here.

Per UEFA, the knockout bracket will look like this:

Match 1: Runner-up Group A v Runner-up C
Match 2: Winner D v Third-place B/E/F 
Match 3: Winner B v Third-place A/C/D 
Match 4: Winner F v Runner-up E 
Match 5: Winner C v Third-place A/B/F 
Match 6: Winner E v Runner-up D 
Match 7: Winner A v Third-place C/D/E 
Match 8: Runner-up B v Runner-up F 

Hosts France were already assured a spot in Group A, which should theoretically ensure an easier path to the final if Les Bleus can grab the top spot in their group. Unlike the winner of Group E, the winner of Group A is assured a meeting with a third-place team in the round of 16.

Paired with Switzerland, Romania and Albania, Les Bleus should like their chances of winning Group A. France and Romania will meet in the Euro 2016 opener at the Stade de France in Paris.

The big story from Group B is of course the showdown featuring England and Wales, per Radio 5 Live's Dan Walker:

Russia and Slovakia join England and Wales in Group B, which should give both British teams a great chance to advance. Russia have a strong squad, but the current generation is relatively unproven in big tournaments and disappointed tremendously at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 

Slovakia have some talent, but if Marek Hamsik is contained, they usually don't see results. 

Wales' Ben Davies is already excited:

Belgium drew the short straw, as they were placed in the dreaded Group E. The Press Association's Martyn Ziegler explained why that was the one group no one wanted anything to do with:

With Italy, Sweden and Ireland rounding out Group E, the Red Devils will have their work cut out for them at Euro 2016.

Tottenham Hotspur star Jan Vertonghen didn't hide his feelings:

Portugal will have to get past a dangerous Austria team, which went undefeated in their qualifying campaign, but overall, Group F looks relatively straight-forward for Cristiano Ronaldo and his team-mates.

Bleacher Report UK agrees:

The top two teams from each group will be joined by the four best third-place finishers in the knockout stages.

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