Women's Euro 2025 draw: England to face Wales in group stage


Holders England will face Wales in the group stage of Women’s Euro 2025 after a tough draw which will see both sides also face France and Netherlands.

Sarina Wiegman’s defending champions will play Euros debutants Wales on July 13 at Arena St Gallen to round off their group campaigns.

In what was a mouth-watering draw for the Lionesses, Wiegman has been handed the challenge of facing her native Netherlands on July 9, while France await in their tournament opener on July 5 in Zurich.

England boss Wiegman became the first coach to win the Women’s Euros with two different nations when she led England to glory five years after achieving the same feat with the Netherlands.

France finished top of qualifying group A3 ahead of the Lionesses by a single point after winning 2-1 at St James’ Park in May.

Wales’ opener is also on July 5 against Netherlands in Lucern before they face France on July 9

Wales, who will be playing at the finals of a major tournament for the first time after beating the Republic of Ireland in a play-off, are the lowest-ranked finalists at 30, and will have their work cut out against the sides currently sitting fourth, 10th and 11th in FIFA’s table.

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Speaking on Three Players and a Podcast, Rhian Wilkinson, Ceri Holland and Jordan Nobbs all discuss the EURO 2025 draw and what match ups they would like to see.

Women’s Euro 2025 groups…

Group A: Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Finland

Group B: Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy

Group C: Germany, Poland, Denmark, Sweden

Group D: France, England, Wales, Netherlands

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Lucy Bronze believes England can win successive Euros titles despite some challenging performances during qualifying

When is Euro 2025?

The Women’s Euros kick off on Wednesday July 2, with the final on Sunday July 27.

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Sky Sports senior reporter Geraint Hughes is in Dublin after Wales women book their place at next summer’s Euros in Switzerland and reflects on what it means for the progress of women’s football in Wales.

Where are the Euro 2025 host cities?

The 16-team tournament will take place in eight venues across Switzerland. The final will be played in Basel.

  • St Jakob-Park, Basel
  • Stadion Wankdorf, Bern
  • Stade de Geneve, Geneva
  • Stadion Letzigrund, Zurich
  • Arena St Gallen, St Gallen
  • Allmend Stadion Luzern, Lucerne
  • Arena Thun, Thun
  • Stade de Tourbillon, Sion



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