England will defend their title at Euro 2025 in Switzerland. The Lionesses, under Sarina Wiegman’s leadership, are set to compete in Group D alongside debutants Wales, marking a challenging yet exciting campaign.

England and Wales have been drawn into a group that includes France and the Netherlands, two highly established teams in women’s football.

The Netherlands, with a European title won on home soil in 2017 under Wiegman’s coaching, present a strong challenge. England’s opening match will be against France on 5 July, while Wales will face the Netherlands the same day. The group stage culminates with England playing against Wales on 13 July. As the highest-ranked team in Group D, England enters the tournament ranked fourth in the world, while the Netherlands are ranked 10th, France 11th, and Wales 30th.

The tournament will feature 16 teams, split into four groups of four. The top two teams from each group will progress to the quarter-finals, setting the stage for the knockouts. In Group A, Switzerland will face Norway, Iceland, and Finland. Group B includes Spain, Portugal, Belgium, and Italy. Group C will see Germany, Poland, Denmark, and Sweden competing. Group D, widely regarded as the "group of death," features France, England, Wales, and the Netherlands.

The tournament begins with group stage matches between 2 and 13 July, followed by the quarter-finals from 16 to 19 July, and the semi-finals on 22 and 23 July. The final is scheduled for 27 July. The entire competition will be broadcast live in the UK on the BBC and ITV, with the final aired on both networks. Fans can also access highlights through BBC iPlayer, while BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Sports Extra will provide live radio commentary.

Switzerland was announced as the host of Euro 2025 in April 2023, edging out competing bids from Poland, France, and a joint Nordic proposal from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. This marks the first time Switzerland will host a women’s tournament of this scale. Matches will be held at eight stadiums across the country, including notable venues like St Jakob-Park in Basel, Stade de Genève in Geneva, and Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich.

Tickets for Euro 2025 have been available since 1 October 2024, with over 250,000 tickets initially released for the 31 matches. Following the tournament draw, an additional 120,000 tickets were made available to meet growing demand.

As the countdown begins, Euro 2025 promises intense competition and unforgettable moments as the best teams in Europe converge in Switzerland. This tournament will undoubtedly highlight the ever-growing popularity and quality of women’s football.