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UEFA, UEFA European Women's Championship Matchday 1
France vs England
Stadion Letzigrund, Zurich
Saturday 5 July, 2025
21:00 CAT
In what is building up to be one of the most keenly anticipated fixtures on the Women’s football calendar this year, reigning UEFA Euro’s champions England will begin the defence of their title against France in their Group D opener on Saturday.
As one of the toughest groups in Switzerland, England have been placed alongside France, Netherlands and Wales in Group D.
After falling short on numerous occasions in their history, England were finally able to get their hands on the Women’s Euros trophy on home soil in 2022.
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The Lionesses were immaculate on their own turf and recorded five wins on the trot before bagging a 2-1 win against Germany in the final. As for their opponents, France will be making their eighth appearance at the Euros and are yet to taste success in the competition. Les Bleues’ did however make the semi-finals in 2022 but ultimately fell short in a 2-1 loss against Germany.
Eyeing more success with England, The Lionesses head coach Sarina Wiegman wants her side to take their performances to the next level. “We're defending our title, but as I said, we want to chase more. This is an opportunity, because if you see our group it's a very exciting, challenging group,” Wiegman said.
“From the beginning I feel like we play three finals straight away, so that's what we're going to chase for and show how good we are and that we can take our level to the next stage. That's what necessary too, because the women's game in all areas is moving forward so quickly.”
UEFA European Women's Championship, Group stage
Matchday 1 fixtures (times CAT)
- Wednesday, 2 July
- 18:00: Iceland vs Finland
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- 21:00: Switzerland vs Norway
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- Thursday, 3 July
- Belgium vs Italy
- 21:00: Spain vs Portugal
- Friday, 4 July
- Denmark vs Sweden
- 21:00: Germany vs Poland
- Saturday, 5 July
- Wales vs Netherlands
- France vs England
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