Between injury struggles, shaky form and bad luck, many of football's leading lights have underwhelmed in the group phase.
Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo (right), playing at a record sixth Euros, is yet to strike in three appearances - if he manages to, the 39-year-old will become the oldest ever goalscorer at the tournament.
Arguably the best player in the world, Kylian Mbappe is only off the mark for France with a penalty against Poland in a disappointing 1-1 draw that resulted in the favourites finishing second in Group D.
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