Overreactions to first match week of Euro 2024

Despite that development and a relatively lackluster performance, the French should not have any further troubles securing at least another point from each of their final two matches, which should be more than enough to qualify for the knockouts.

Not an overreaction: Romania could win Group E over Belgium

Romelu Lukaku did put a couple of balls into the back of the net against Slovakia, but they didn't count because he was offside, and it cost his side three points in what became the biggest upset in Euro history.

Romania thrashed a decent Ukrainian side 3-0 and shouldn't have the same trouble as Belgium did against Slovakia. 

It will be their head-to-head matchup June 22 with Belgium that will decide the group. Anything but a loss for Romania should clinch qualification to the knockouts.

Not an overreaction: Croatia's championship window is closed

Just like Belgium, the Croatians are on the downslope of their global football dominance. After a 3-0 spanking by a revamped Spanish side, 38-year-old star Luka Modric will need to regroup with his teammates to overcome defending champions Italy and an Albanian side that proved to be anything but a pushover if they want to escape Group B.

Overreaction: England's tactics could cost them the title

Despite defeating a strong Serbian side 1-0, England manager Gareth Southgate's experimental tactics still produced a stressful, lackluster performance from his side. Tasking natural defender Trent Alexander-Arnold with sharing midfield duties with Declan Rice resulted in defensive holes and a lack of creativity in scoring chances.

While they should have no issue getting out of Group C, they could have major issues against the top squads in the knockouts. Southgate will adjust accordingly.

One thing is for certain: The next eight days of European soccer will be nothing short of dramatic, and that's all before the elimination rounds kick off.