After 17 days and 44 matches, Euro 2016 has now reached crunch time with eight teams left to battle it out for glory in France as the tournament reaches the finishing straight.

With seven games of the tournament remaining, kicking off with Poland's quarter-final clash against Portugal on Thursday night, three players sit top of the standings with three goals each.

Arkadiusz Milik is looking forward to playing against one of his footballing heroes, Cristiano Ronaldo, when Poland face Portugal in the European Championship quarter-finals in Marseille.

Renato Sanches insists any criticism of Portugal has no effect on the players as they reached the semi-finals of Euro 2016 after a penalty shoot-out victory over Poland.

IAN LADYMAN AT STADE VELODROME: Cristiano Ronaldo has been here before and made the wrong call. Portugal exited Euro 2012 on penalties to Spain without their great talisman taking a kick.

OLIVER TODD: Lech Poznan forward Dawid Kownacki has helped fire his club to a title challenge in Poland this season, attracting the attention of some of Europe's biggest sides.

The World Cup is always an intense battle of the best national football teams in the world to see who comes out on top, but there is another contest going on - the battle of the kits.

There are 12 arenas hosting World Cup games with Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium kicking things off as well as bringing the show to and end with the final on July 15. Here's our guide to them all.

The 2014 World Cup Golden Boot was won by Colombia's James Rodriguez, who set the tournament alight with six goals and goal of the tournament before earning a transfer to Real Madrid.

The 2018 World Cup is just days away, but for the first time in decades Australians won't be able to watch all the games live on free-to-air TV.

A number of notable matches are coming up on Tuesday, June 19 in the 2018 World Cup. Here's a look at the matches as well as how to watch them and what the current standings are.

JOHN HELM AT THE KAZAN ARENA: It was billed as the match neither side dare lose. As it turned out it was as one-sided as you can get. Colombia put performance against Japan firmly in the past.

Find out who made the cut for every team taking part in Russia. We've listed the 23-man squads for each of the 32 nations going for glory at the greatest tournament on the planet.

HOT OR NOT: Radamel Falcao looks reborn for Colombia at the World Cup

Jerzy Brzeczek will take over as the new manager of Poland after a disappointing World Cup campaign that saw them finish bottom of Group H. Adam Nawalka will leave the post after five years.

Jorginho made up for an uncharacteristic error leading to Poland taking a deserved first-half lead by scoring a 78th-minute penalty to ensure Roberto Mancini avoided defeat in his first competitive game.

Italy prepared for Sunday's UEFA Nations League clash with Poland with a training session in the Florence sunshine. Roberto Mancini watched on as the late afternoon sun beat down.

Cristiano Biraghi has paid tribute to his former Fiorentina team-mate, the late Davide Astori, after scoring a last-gasp winner for Italy against Poland. Astori tragically passed away earlier this year.

England secured their place in the Nations League semi-finals but they will now have a close eye on the Euro 2020 qualification draw as they look to keep their momentum going.

Gareth Southgate's men are among the top seeds and will be in a five-team group while Wales and Scotland will join Germany in pot two and Northern Ireland and the Republic in pot three.

Holland will bid to continue their recent resurgent form by going up against 2014 World Cup winners Germany at the Johan Cruyff Arena. Sportsmail brings you live coverage along with all other scores.

The Wolves winger, who also qualifies to play for Mali, had been expected to join up with Spain this week, following his first senior call-up having been in fine form for his side under Nuno Espirito Santo

Roberto Moreno's final act as Spain boss saw him reportedly produce an emotional rant to his players in the dressing room with a dramatic u-turn seeing Luis Enrique return as manager.

Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week in search of the next big star. This week they give Sportsmail the low-down on Crystal Palace starlet NYA KIRBY.

Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week they give Sportsmail the low down on Nottingham Forest right back Matty Cash.

THE SECRET SCOUT: This tall 22-year-old attacking midfielder is currently playing in a forward role supporting his frontman in a Reading side trying to revive their season's fortunes.

Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week they give Sportsmail the lowdown on 21-year-old Brentford midfielder Josh Dasilva.

THE SECRET SCOUT: Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week it is West Bromwich Albion winger Kyle Edwards.

Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week they give Sportsmail the lowdown on Bristol City midfielder Han-Noah Massengo.

Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week they look at 21-year-old Ipswich defender Luke Woolfenden.

Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week they give Sportsmail a lowdown on 18-year-old Arsenal centre forward Folarin Balogun.

Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week they bring you the lowdown and verdict on Reading's Michael Olise.

THE SECRET SCOUT: Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week, the lowdown is on 18-year-old Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour.

Sportmail's scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week they bring the full low-down on Oxford United's promising defender Rob Dickie.

Sportsmail's scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week they bring the full low-down on Middlesbrough's promising defender Hayden Coulson.

THE SECRET SCOUT: Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week they give a low-down on Haydon Roberts.

Sportsmail's scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week they bring the full low-down on Manchester City winger Jayden Braaf.

Developed by Indian technology company Wellnesys, the smart YogiFi mat has been hailed as the FitBit of the yoga industry. But at a hefty $605 AUD, what makes it worth the investment?

Dr Ronny Jackson, who is now in the running to be a Republican congressman, also revealed he tried to cut down Mr Trump's ice cream eating habit by making the treat 'less accessible'.

MICHAEL MOSLEY: What you eat is important, but how and when you sit down for the final meal of the day can have a big impact on how easily you lose weight and on your general health, too.

Natasha Bunby, 38, from West Sussex, who shed 11st after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, reveals how she's managed to keep the weight off for seven years.

Phoebe Timmins was voted off Australian Survivor: All Stars on Tuesday, after roughing it out for 24 days. 

Tiffiny Hall has slammed a health brand for using her post-pregnancy transformation photos to promote their weight loss stickers.

Returning bride Elizabeth Sobinoff shed an impressive 10kg following her ill-fated appearance on Married At First Sight last year.

India Faulkner-Wiley, 38, from Lancashire, told Femail that her weight went up to 13.5st when she became addicted to takeaways after the birth of her children, Jazmine, 13, and Saffron, 5.

Social media stars James and Paul Anderson, aka Twochubbycubs, have proved that weight loss doesn't have to be about deprivation. Here's how they did it…

The Love Island star, 28, flaunted her peachy posterior in a fuchsia pink bikini as she defiantly told her fans to embrace their figures and be the best versions of themselves.

The former Atomic Kitten star, 39, displayed her 3 stone weight loss in the simple, strappy two-piece while standing in front of a hammock and breathtaking seascape

The former Atomic Kitten star, 39, displayed her three stone weight loss in a funky patterned bikini with a bandeau-style top.

Experts have revealed their seven-day meal plan that will help to boost your immunity and ward off sickness - as coronavirus continues to sweep across the globe.