Here we are, Group D. The group of death at Women’s Euro 2025.
Only two nations can advance to the next round, so the tournament gets serious straight away for England, France and the Netherlands. Not to mention Wales enjoying the role of being a potential underdog with a chance to upset the three more traditional powerhouses.
First up for England is a meeting with France. Two tournament favorites will set the tone early and have a major opportunity to lay down the gauntlet for the rest of the pack.
England is the reigning European champion and will have to navigate the pressure of having a target on its back for the first time. The Lionesses lifted their first Euro title when they hosted Women’s Euro 2022, but they also finished runner-up in 1984 and 2009.
England head coach Sarina Wiegman has never lost a match at the Euros and has a perfect record of 12 wins from 12 games. Before England, she coached the Netherlands to the Women’s Euro 2017 title.
France had its best Women’s Euros result in 2022, when it was knocked out by Germany in the semifinals. This will be France’s eighth European championship, having only made it out of the group stage on four previous occasions.
France head coach Laurent Bonadei only assumed the position in 2024 and will be making his major tournament debut in Switzerland.
Here is ’sguide to this mouthwatering clash in Group D at Women's Euro 2025.
