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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

England and Wales to face each other and Euro 2025 heavyweights in tough draw

England will face debutants Wales, France and the Netherlands at Euro 2025 in Switzerland as the Lionesses kick off the defence of their European crown in a tough group that is bursting with narrative.

The Lionesses open their tournament against France in Zurich on Saturday 5 July before Sarina Wiegman faces her native country and former team Netherlands on Wednesday 9 July.

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