Six countries are already through to the final – the Big Five of Spain, the UK, France, Italy and Germany as well as hosts Ukraine – but they will face stiff competition from the 20 countries who battled it out to make it through the semi-final stages.
[Hopefully, Ireland will be one of the lucky 26, with Brendan Murray competing in Thursday’s semi-final.]
Throwing a wry eye over proceedings for Irish viewers in the commentary box is the inimitable Marty Whelan.