EURO best: quarter-finals (1996, 2008)
Since making their debut at EURO 96, Croatia have missed only one final tournament (2000) and have made it through the group stage three times, reaching the last eight in 1996 and 2008. Big achievements for a relatively small nation, but Croatian fans feel they might have achieved even more, their shoot-out loss to Turkey at EURO 2008 a psychological wound that has yet to heal.
Key players
Luka Modrić (133 caps, 16 goals)
Croatia s captain, leader and perhaps their greatest player yet, Modrić could be preparing for his last EURO. The 35-year-old midfield genius made his international debut in March 2006, and inspired his side to the 2018 FIFA World Cup final in Russia.
EURO best: semi-finals (2008)
Turkey s EURO finals history began only a quarter of a century ago, but the Crescent-Stars have left a strong impression since – particularly at UEFA EURO 2008, where they made a thrilling run to the semi-finals thanks to late goals and a never-say-die approach. With a new generation of players based at major European clubs, they now hope to erase the disappointment of their group stage exit at EURO 2016.
Key players
Merih Demiral (19 caps, 0 goals)
Turkey kept clean sheets in all their home qualifiers for EURO 2020 and the Juventus centre-back was a key reason for that, with his determination, ambition and courage helping inspire the so-called Turkish wall . Strong in the air courtesy of his height, the 22-year-old also boasts skilful feet and mobility.