Euro 2016 fans were the life and soul of the party in France
Euro 2016 may have got the final it deserved as Portugal beat France in a low-key affair on Sunday night, but fans across the continent showed that they were the life and soul of the party over the past month.
Supporters from the tiny nations that made history, especially Iceland and Wales, will full of cheer and joy throughout as they made the most of a once-in-a-lifetime trip.
The followers of Europe’s traditional heavyweights were on song throughout the tournament though their countries may have given them little to cheer about – here Sportsmail look at some of the best images from across France…
Welsh fans light pyro during the 2-0 defeat by Portugal that dumped Wales out of Euro 2016 at the semi-final stage on July 6
Iceland fans clap their appreciation of their national side ahead of the 5-2 quarter-final defeat against France in Paris on July 3
Croatia fans show their support ahead of the last 16 showdown against Portugal in Lens on June 25
Slovakia supporters cheer on their side ahead of the final group stage match against England, which ended 0-0, on June 20
A young Portugal supporter celebrates his country’s first goal against Hungary during the 3-3 draw in Lyon on June 22
A young Polish woman shows her support with a Poland scarf during the quarter-final penalty shootout defeat against Portugal
Hungary fans dressed in black make some noise during the 4-0 defeat by Belgium, which saw them exit in the first knockout stage
An Austrian fan leaves little to the imagination as he cheers on his side during the 2-1 defeat by Iceland that sealed their departure
Turkish supporters wave flags and show their passion during the 2-0 group stage win over the Czech Republic on June 21
Spain fans paint their bodies in the colours of their national flag as they enjoy the pre-match atmosphere before the 3-0 win over Turkey
England supporters make some noise ahead of the dramatic 2-1 win over Wales in Lens during the group stage on June 16
Two Italy fans unfurl the national flag at the Stade de France ahead of the 2-0 win over Spain in the second round on June 27
Republic of Ireland fans light a green flare as they celebrate Robbie Brady’s goal during the 1-0 win over Italy in Lille on June 22
Romania fans gather at the Stade de Lyon with their faces painted in the colours of the national flag ahead of the 1-0 defeat by Albania
Two Czech Republic fans pose for a selfie ahead of the Group D match against Turkey, which ended in a 2-0 defeat, on June 21
A Northern Ireland fan dresses all in green as he prepares for Northern Ireland’s clash with Ukraine in Lyon on June 16
Albania fans celebrate during the 1-0 win over Romania on June 19 in Lyon which sealed a third place finish in Group A
A Ukraine fan enjoys the atmosphere as she holds a large national flag ahead of the clash with Poland on June 21 in Marseille
German fans show off the colours…
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