The Netherlands as co-hosts were the seeded team in Group D, the strongest of the four groups. All four teams had previously worn the competition and France were the current World champions. The Dutch and the French teams secured places in the next round after two games and the former finished with maximum points.
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France
Denmark
A goal down at half-time, the Danes rallied and mounted attack after attack in the second half but left themselves vulnerable to France's quick counter and they conceded a second on 64 minutes. Wiltford completed the scoring in the final seconds.
Netherlands
Czech Republic
Dutch supporters had a frustrating evening and their team were fortunate to finish up with all the points. The Czech Republic twice hit the woodwork and defended resolutely as the home team struggled to find their stride. It needed a penalty in the final minute of the game to break the deadlock and send the home supporters home happy.
France
Czech Republic
Both teams put on a display of skilful, attacking football. The world champions took the lead through Thierry Henry in the eighth minute but a 35th minute penalty made it all square. Both teams were given a standing ovation as they came off at half-time and the second-half resumed at the same hectic pace. France went ahead on the hour and succesfully defended their lead for the remaining 30 minutes.
Netherlands
Denmark
After their coach, Frank Rijkaard, gave his team a public tongue-lashing for their performance against the Czech Republic, the home team found their form. Three goals in the second half were enough to see off Denmark.
Czech Republic
Denmark
Both sides were already eliminated but the game was still played with commitment. The goalkeepers did well to keep it goaless until just after an hour had been played and then Vladimír Šmicer scored twice from close range in three minutes to secure victory for the Czechs.
Netherlands
France
With both teams already through to the next phase, the fans were looking forward to an exhibition match between the co-hosts and the world champions. France rested most of their first team but nevertheless this was an enthralling encounter. The Dutch twice came from behind and then, eight minutes after Frank de Boer had equalised with a thundering free-kick, Zenden latched onto a long clearance and slotted home the winner.