Monday, June 27, 2016

Sunday schedule gives France a chance at Euro 2016 (The Associated Press)

Players leave the pitch at the end of the Euro 2016 round of 16 soccer match between France and Ireland, at the Grand Stade in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, France, Sunday, June 26, 2016. France won 2-1. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

On any given Sunday, a rested France team will play at the European Championship. In tournament soccer where a team's matches typically come every four days, France's schedule is more like a club team. On Sunday, June 19, France drew 0-0 with Switzerland to ensure first place in its group.


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